I listed a sealed 30th Gold C3P0 and some person kept emailing and asking how he can find one in a sealed boxed set. Needless to say, he never placed a Buy It Now offer after I asked if he was interested. Then I finally received a decent offer that I accepted. The UK buyer never paid after asking me twice if shipping will require a signature.

I won an open UCS Vader Tie Defender and the seller doesn't want to claim my payment via PayPal. Although feedback was low, his email is legit. I just sent him one.

My son wanted a Batman 1 Batmobile so I won one, Auction stated complete except for the road block. 16 minor elements ended up missing from both vehicles and seller shipped the set in the original lego box (wasn't listed in the auction) w/ supermarket brown paper around it. Never the less, the box was a pleasant surprise.

Feel free to also post any eBay feedback horror stories.

 

I could not find anything specific on Paypal as far as chargeback on refused items, though.

Thanks. I honestly had no idea. That's good to know.

14 minutes ago, Darth_Raichu said:

Buyer loses eBay's money back guarantee protection when they refuse delivery:

http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/money-back-guarantee.html

 

I could not find anything specific on Paypal as far as chargeback on refused items, though.

That is interesting thanks! 

6 hours ago, labfreak7 said:

If the package was refused , the buyer forfeits the item. You are not obligated to issue a refund

Buyer could use the "damaged box" exception loophole after refusing packages.  The tracking info could state refusal reasons if you're delivery man enters them (or customer service)

Note:   If they paid via a credit card on PayPal, they will despute the charge  

Exceptions: 

• The buyer can provide, via written proof from the carrier, that they refused the package because it arrived empty or was damaged in shipping

Checking prices on a few items that have been sitting a while.  Notice that a set has only one other listed.  

Lo and behold, the seller stole my photos then slapped a price $1 less than mine.  It's an open box, so clearly evident the photo is mine.

Just reviewed the eBay policy on this.  Might just have to contact them.

 

What the hell is this garbage...?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111910475620?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D111910475620%26_rdc%3D1

Edited February 20, 20169 yr by dcdfan

14 minutes ago, dcdfan said:

What the hell is this garbage...?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111910475620?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D111910475620%26_rdc%3D1

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Show-Z-Tribute-LEGO-Replica-10179-Star-Wars-Millennium-Falcon-lego-Compatible-/121881912226?nma=true&si=aYoWx%252FKGOCEi7wtDFXh6qZ4N79M%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Wow, so even worse, the $150 is a deposit for the pre-order price of $499. I get that the original is retired, but that's a knockoff $100 more than MSRP of the real deal. Aiming high there.

I guess if you're gonna be a knockoff, go big. Oh great, after having said that, I just read their line:
"We are still working on rebuilding more obsolete models, 10196-Grand Carousel, 10143- Death star, 10197-Fire Brigade will be announced soon."

7 minutes ago, BrickLegacy said:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Show-Z-Tribute-LEGO-Replica-10179-Star-Wars-Millennium-Falcon-lego-Compatible-/121881912226?nma=true&si=aYoWx%252FKGOCEi7wtDFXh6qZ4N79M%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

They sold 5 of those with relistings. I can't believe people are that stupid...

7 minutes ago, lodibricks said:

Wow, so even worse, the $150 is a deposit for the pre-order price of $499. I get that the original is retired, but that's a knockoff $100 more than MSRP of the real deal. Aiming high there.

I guess if you're gonna be a knockoff, go big. Oh great, after having said that, I just read their line:
"We are still working on rebuilding more obsolete models, 10196-Grand Carousel, 10143- Death star, 10197-Fire Brigade will be announced soon."

"the $150 is a deposit for the pre-order price of $499" I'm guessing the rest of the money they'll want outside of eBay...

eBay CS confirmed it had multiple issues & she would report it...

Also, no one checks feedback...? 8 negatives & 7 neutrals in a year...

Edited February 20, 20169 yr by dcdfan

Contacted seller using my photos on 2 listings.  Acknowledged, apologized but has not taken them down.  I reviewed their listings and know for certain they use other seller's photos as well.

What is next step?  

 

These are awesome!!!! I think everyone should by one........you know for science. It's ok if its for science.

4 minutes ago, trstnkn said:

 

What is next?

Watermark your photos.

42 minutes ago, stephen_rockefeller said:

Watermark your photos.

That's weird to do to your pictures, but what the heck.

Watermark your photos.

Or stop caring of someone steals your photos.

I think both are valid, depends on the level of effort you want to put into it (I'm lazy).

They're more than welcome to use my pictures if need be. I've never really cared.

Is it okay to share the scammer's name and address if Paypal told me about a fraudulent activity so that other BPers can be aware of this buyer?

Let not for now.......the MODs will talk about it and let you know.

Personally I'm a fan of a "trusted sellers" and "shady sellers" roster.  Though I'd defer to the moderators if such a tactic would be kosher for these boards...

No we dont allow lists like that at this time.

7 minutes ago, cissi said:

Is it okay to share the scammer's name and address if Paypal told me about a fraudulent activity so that other BPers can be aware of this buyer?

Usually when Paypal knows about fraudulent activities, the account is going to be banned within days.  So it is kind of a moot point

7 minutes ago, Darth_Raichu said:

Usually when Paypal knows about fraudulent activities, the account is going to be banned within days.  So it is kind of a moot point

No, I didn't mean the Paypal account but the person who actually stole someone's Paypal account to purchase item and have it send to himself/herself. In this case, the name and address of this scammer is the key, wouldn't it?

Edited February 22, 20169 yr by cissi

I just received the "package" of my Lego sets I ordered from Ebay the other day. It was 3 small sets (listed as incomplete), but included minifigures and instructions. 

Well the seller never described that 2/3 of the instructions were missing the covers and falling apart, and the entire set arrived in a manila envelope. Not a bubble mailer, no bubble wrap inside, but pieces placed in zip lock bags, bags placed in manila envelope, and taped up.

Is there a forum about postage methods for ebay uk? Ive been using second class signed for since everyone seems to love saying they did not receive the item.

Thanks in advance.

On 2/25/2016 at 7:12 PM, Bags751 said:

I just received the "package" of my Lego sets I ordered from Ebay the other day. It was 3 small sets (listed as incomplete), but included minifigures and instructions. 

Well the seller never described that 2/3 of the instructions were missing the covers and falling apart, and the entire set arrived in a manila envelope. Not a bubble mailer, no bubble wrap inside, but pieces placed in zip lock bags, bags placed in manila envelope, and taped up.

I had the exact same problem with the ecto i bought of ebay. He even tired saying i didn't assemble it properly! Parts and pages missing etc. Ebay seem good on refunding buyers but im having trouble as a seller with people saying they did not receive etc. People need to stop being greedy bastards really.

4 minutes ago, wobbl87 said:

I had the exact same problem with the ecto i bought of ebay. He even tired saying i didn't assemble it properly! Parts and pages missing etc. Ebay seem good on refunding buyers but im having trouble as a seller with people saying they did not receive etc. People need to stop being greedy bastards really.

As a rule, I 'generally' use signed for delivery for anything over £10. If it's under a tenner I'll usually take my chances as the money you'll lose usually from 1 buyer claiming non-arrival is usually negligible comapred with the amount of sales of under £10 that do go through successfully. Obviously take into account a buyers feedback etc. That's the tricky thing about selling things for around a tenner and under. If you include the signed for postage cost in the sale price (or separate p&p) then you'll exclude a lot of potential buyers as they will choose to buy slightly cheaper elsewhere so it could stop you from being able to sell sometimes. On the other hand, if you don't use the signed for method, you risk the chance of the buyer fancying a freebie and claiming non-arrival. It's a balancing act that we all have to contend with and it's best to just use your wits with regards to what you're selling, at what price, and how best to maybe bundle things so you can still make yourself a decent profit but still be able to leave a decent buying price for the potential buyer. This is the problem with smaller sets really and why many probably steer clear a lot of the time. I still pick up smaller sets myself at really good prices but then have to wonder how best to sell them safely and still make a few quid. Others may have different experiences and other advice different to mine and I would look forward to hearing them to be honest

1 minute ago, BarryZola said:

As a rule, I 'generally' use signed for delivery for anything over £10. If it's under a tenner I'll usually take my chances as the money you'll lose usually from 1 buyer claiming non-arrival is usually negligible comapred with the amount of sales of under £10 that do go through successfully. Obviously take into account a buyers feedback etc. That's the tricky thing about selling things for around a tenner and under. If you include the signed for postage cost in the sale price (or separate p&p) then you'll exclude a lot of potential buyers as they will choose to buy slightly cheaper elsewhere so it could stop you from being able to sell sometimes. On the other hand, if you don't use the signed for method, you risk the chance of the buyer fancying a freebie and claiming non-arrival. It's a balancing act that we all have to contend with and it's best to just use your wits with regards to what you're selling, at what price, and how best to maybe bundle things so you can still make yourself a decent profit but still be able to leave a decent buying price for the potential buyer. This is the problem with smaller sets really and why many probably steer clear a lot of the time. I still pick up smaller sets myself at really good prices but then have to wonder how best to sell them safely and still make a few quid. Others may have different experiences and other advice different to mine and I would look forward to hearing them to be honest

Thanks very much. Its definitely tricky for a newbie, i need to shift some to cover the builds. Annoying, cause like you said, the extra postage is a put off.So 2nd signed for is sufficient cover then? wasn't sure if it had to be a more detailed tracking or not. Actually got £23 compensation from royal mail once cause of a ''non arrival'' . Seems sellers cant leave negative feedback for buyers either or have i missed something there..Was going to list via gumtree with tracked postage as its still paypal.

 Also, sounds creepy but think i just spotted you on ebay..barrynoc?