+-^CrossBow^- Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 I guess I pack things right then. I actually had a buyer put in his comments that my shipping was so secure...that USPS could have dropped it outta the plane and had it land on his front porch and the item would have been in mint condition. That made me feel pretty good...hehe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiddweller Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 LOL!!! That's awesome! I have had a few buyers make similar comments about my packaging. Well...not from a plane, but they said it was better than usual - VD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 The way I see it is, send it out the way you'd like to have it received. Or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiddweller Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 The way I see it is, send it out the way you'd like to have it received. Or something like that. I couldn't agree more! - VD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 It's really just common courtesy. And a good way to avoid negative feedback . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angusjake Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 Just for future reference, I wouldn't buy from possum-glory anymore. He's owed me 2 common 7800 carts for 2 months now and his excuses get more creative every week This is the message I just received from him for an item that is over a month in the waiting: Hello, This is an automated message sent to you from the email box of James Redd (possum-glory@usa.com). If you are receiving this, it means that you still have unanswered email sent to James' mailbox that he has not yet seen or had a chance to reply to yet. James is currently away visiting friends and relatives for the Thanksgiving Holiday. He sometimes gets hundreds of emails a day, but tries very hard to answer all of the ones that have questions or inquiries. He should be back within a few days or less, and there is also the possibility that he may be able to log-on and answer at least some emails during that time from another location. Due to circumstances beyond his control, there have been recent problems with certain deliveries of product from Ebay auctions being late in arriving to some customers. This is NOT the normal mode of operation, and please be assured that if your order was one of these that James has been working VERY hard to try to find out where it is or what the status of it currently is so that you can receive it as soon as possible. James tried to get as many late orders shipped out as he could before leaving for a few days for Thanksgiving, and yours may be one of these, so it may be in shipment to you right at this moment or may even arrive to you before he gets back. If the reason for your email is that your product has not yet arrived, please rest assured that James' policy (on file with Ebay) is to issue a complete 100% refund to the customer in the event that a shipment is lost. No one whatsoever will be out their money or their product, and if you will check his FEEDBACK on Ebay and the DATES you will see that customers ARE currently receiving their items! Please do not leave bad feedback at this point, as James truly could not help some of the delayed deliveries and sincerely apologises for them. (There are always users who leave negative comments at the least little thing or without checking first however). James wishes you and your family a HAPPY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY as well, and once again apologises if you are one of the customers whose order has been late or delayed so far. Thanks Very Much, (automated message on behalf of): James Redd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witchfynde Posted November 28, 2002 Share Posted November 28, 2002 Hmmm, well it SOUNDS nice and polite, but... ...time will tell, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted November 28, 2002 Share Posted November 28, 2002 He can say anything he wants, it doesn't mean that he means any of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witchfynde Posted November 29, 2002 Share Posted November 29, 2002 Oh yeah, I know the type all too well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted November 29, 2002 Share Posted November 29, 2002 I guess I've been lucky, I've run into few un-trustworthy people over the net. I did get burned in an MST tape trade once, but other than that, nothing worth noting. I hate people who don't take the time to care about what they're sending to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witchfynde Posted November 29, 2002 Share Posted November 29, 2002 I hate people who don't take the time to care about what they're sending to you. Same here. That does put a bit of a dampener on a hobby/lifestyle that most of us consider to be at least somewhat sacred. Remember, as the saying goes, 99% of all lawyers make the rest of them look bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angusjake Posted December 11, 2002 Share Posted December 11, 2002 Just for future reference, I wouldn't buy from possum-glory anymore. He's owed me 2 common 7800 carts for 2 months now and his excuses get more creative every week I am now at the 2 month mark from the same seller - tick, tick, tick... Problem is, how does one avoid getting a negative retalitory FB if I have to leave one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Dude Posted December 11, 2002 Share Posted December 11, 2002 Can't you just complain to eBay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oesii Posted December 11, 2002 Share Posted December 11, 2002 Just for future reference, I wouldn't buy from possum-glory anymore. He's owed me 2 common 7800 carts for 2 months now and his excuses get more creative every week I am now at the 2 month mark from the same seller - tick, tick, tick... Problem is, how does one avoid getting a negative retalitory FB if I have to leave one? you can't always avoid the retalitory negative but some people have suggested figuring out how long eBay lets you leave feedback for auctions. Like if it was a 90 day limit on any auction before it becomes archived/invalid link then a good strategy would be to leave a negative close to that 90 day (or whatever it is) window and the person may not have time to post back. A little underhanded but it might work You can also check out or post in the eBay forum at www.auctionwatch.com, I used to get good info about selling on eBay from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Dude Posted December 11, 2002 Share Posted December 11, 2002 Nope. You can post feedback for anyone at any time. It is illigal for them to not send the item. The action is a legal contract between Bidder and seller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted December 11, 2002 Share Posted December 11, 2002 I would like to just say here that my package from Possum-Glory arrived yesterday in good packaging and no outside damage (a couple of the items were crushed slightly but that was how they were and noted in the auctions). So perhaps he is taking notice of what's been said to him?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted December 11, 2002 Share Posted December 11, 2002 Nope. You can post feedback for anyone at any time. It is illigal for them to not send the item. The action is a legal contract between Bidder and seller I wish somebody would tell that to the jackass who is still holding my copies of Bomber Raid (SMS) and a GG game for hostage because I won't pay him an extra $5 for shipping (he already has $6 and won't even ship ONE of the two games, let alone refund it back to me for not shipping ANY). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witchfynde Posted December 12, 2002 Share Posted December 12, 2002 you can't always avoid the retalitory negative but some people have suggested figuring out how long eBay lets you leave feedback for auctions. Like if it was a 90 day limit on any auction before it becomes archived/invalid link then a good strategy would be to leave a negative close to that 90 day (or whatever it is) window and the person may not have time to post back. A little underhanded but it might work Who cares about "underhanded"? If the jackass doesn't fulfill his end of the bargain, he deserves a negative comment. But I can understand that they'll probably do the same to you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted December 12, 2002 Share Posted December 12, 2002 Who cares about "underhanded"? If the jackass doesn't fulfill his end of the bargain, he deserves a negative comment. But I can understand that they'll probably do the same to you though. In my experience, you may as well leave the negative. I've tried leaving neutrals to be nice and hopefully promote to bad sellers that they should still resolve a dispute, but they either ignore my polite requests to do so or retaliate with NEGATIVE (not neutral) feedback. All of the negatives I've ever received have been retaliatory strikes by dishonest sellers who refused to either refund my money or settle the matter amicably; and lashed out just to get even for the damage done to their (already bad) reputations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witchfynde Posted December 12, 2002 Share Posted December 12, 2002 This is also a shame that this topic gets bumped and updated every several days, adding more sob stories, and people who are causing those stories are what gives the anonumous (sp?) nature of the internet a bad name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angusjake Posted December 12, 2002 Share Posted December 12, 2002 the 'latest excuse' update e-mail: Hello There, I finally found out what happened, it seems that the order you placed with me through Ebay got returned because of an incorrect address (someone I recently hired to help me got in too big a hurry and messed up some names and addresses). It has been floating around in the Postal System somewhere until now, but I have re-packaged and am re-shipping it to you already, and there is a tracking number on this item you can use at www.usps.com to see where the item actually is en route to you if you wish to. The tracking number is ... and this number should be active sometime Today or Thursday, 12/11 or 12/12. I sincerely apologise for the delay in your order getting to you, and I take full blame for this mistake, and sincerely appreciate your understanding and outstanding patience. Thanks Very Much, James Redd possum-glory@usa.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angusjake Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 the 'new and improved latest excuse' e-mail from possum-glory (now over two months waiting), after I noted the tracking number provided was invalid (another bad sign): Hi, The tracking number I gave you for your Ebay order may have been incorrect, please use this one instead at www.usps.com if the other one does not work. (It's one or the other). Thanks very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Dude Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 As I said before an eBay auction is a legal contract between Bidder and seller. I'd wait 2 weeks local, 1 month (or 3 depending if its sea or air mail) international before fileing a complaint with eBay and/or the relavant authorities (FBI for Wire or mail fraud or whatever it is in Canada ). Of course you could try warning him of the Action you plan to take and hope it scares him into doing the right thing (what a scumbag ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witchfynde Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 I'd wait 2 weeks local, 1 month (or 3 depending if its sea or air mail) international before fileing a complaint with eBay and/or the relavant authorities (FBI for Wire or mail fraud or whatever it is in Canada ). Of course you could try warning him of the Action you plan to take and hope it scares him into doing the right thing (what a scumbag ). Hmmm, a most excellent thought, getting them in big-assed trouble just over a VIDEO GAME!: Inmate #1: So what'cha in for? New Guy: I didn't follow through on an e-bay transaction. Inmate #3: I KILLED a guy who didn't follow through on HIS e-bay transaction, you #%*#! Do whatever it takes and don't let someone get away with ripping you off, I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxSpeed Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 Wow, thanks for bringing this to attention! I was thinking about buying a sealed 2600 Xenophobe from him, but not having all the extra cash, I passed. Good thing, I don't want a crushed box of a rare game. I think I bought that Xenophobe - eBay item 1944834161 - and it says mint in box, well I have paid, so please wish me luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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