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07-31-2010, 07:59 PM | #21 |
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Re: Problem with an eBay seller
Auke, if you payed via Paypal file a claim. I have had a similar case in the past where I have bought items that have turned out to be fake.
Firstly I asked the seller to refund my money. He simply ignored me. I filed a complaint with Paypal who investigated and then found in HIS favor. I was gobsmacked, especially considering his ad stated " genuine ". I advised Paypal that I required the full name of the person responsible for their Australian operations as I wished to make a claim against Paypal in the Small Claims Tribunal in my state. Paypal then advised they would refund me at their discretion Sometimes its not the cost, its the principle. I once chased someone down who ripped me off on wages, only about $50. It took me 3 years to catch him, but when I did I fronted him in front of several hundred people at an organisation of which he had a position of responsibility. By the time I had finished with him, he was literally run out of town jobless The point I am making I suppose, is that people like this need to be named and shamed and action ( if possible ) taken against them. Otherwise they just keep doing it. I dont collect a lot of Russian medals/awards anymore simply because of the vast amount of fakes and my inability to be able to spot them all. |
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Re: Problem with an eBay seller
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I think there are two main fakes' trends going on as of now:
Thus, do trust the research, but also do have your orders checked..
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08-01-2010, 03:46 PM | #23 |
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Re: Problem with an eBay seller
I have a new philosophy: There are no bad orders or medals, only bad sellers. Unfortunately, the world is full of very bad sellers - and by "bad" I mean scoundrels with no morals, no ethics and sometimes no clue (as to what they are selling). I think the latter group is a very, very tiny percentage of the entire band of thieves.
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08-09-2010, 12:05 PM | #24 |
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Re: Problem with an eBay seller
Guys,
I suggest that you take a look at this rather strange looking bird if you still need to make up your mind about this seller Marc |
08-09-2010, 06:10 PM | #25 |
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Re: Problem with an eBay seller
I have no opinion abut this badge, but this seller already has quite a reputation among collectors.
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08-09-2010, 08:31 PM | #26 |
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Re: Problem with an eBay seller
I'm amazed that he still is a "top-rated seller" with 100% positive feedback. I keep seeing strange documents in his groups - for example check items 260648016432 and 260647999616 that he now has up for auction.
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I've been wanting a screwpost base RS for some time now.
I check ebay often and compare prices of completed listings. I've found that spbRS's can be had for less than $200, with luck. So I found one a few days ago that looked good to me. I saved the images and posted them in the 'Fake?' section for some piece I also asked the dealer for some better images. Quote:
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Third party seller? On vacation? See what a minefield ebay can be? But, on the other hand I hooked up with two different sellers of unsold (and overpriced, IMO) items after I asked them for a better price. Both offered better deals; one I accepted and one I did not but both were very professional and friendly. No "Mental gymnastic" at all.
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Re: Something nefarious, or just a grumpy ebay seller?
If you get a "clouded" response usually it is a "clouded" item.
You certainly know how to find them! I wonder if this particular seller is now frustrated due to the fact that you've rumbled him? The mental gymnastics provide ample sales of the same item? I'm sure there are far more things to be said about many similar experiences. Now being Devil's advocate.... Would you have purchased this "questionable" item had you not this forum resource?
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Re: Something nefarious, or just a grumpy ebay seller?
As a Yorkshireman who has rarely been below the Mason-Dixon line, Me thinks I understand what you be meaning.
In the current market making fakes may not be as lucrative as it was a little bit back but we also have to be concerned about the oceans of fakes that were produced when it was the time to make such items. That being said I am always prepared to pick up as many Red Stars for the right price as possible and stick them in the frame. It's still not full yet! As I repeatedly say; if as a purchaser of an item you are niggled by it, it isn't really worth buying in the first place, no matter how little outlay.
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