February 20, 20187 yr Did I offend someone here? This must be some kind of trolling. It's just too unreal. Background: New/Sealed set listed with that thumb-punch/perforated semi-circle opening. I've had a dozen of this set, same weight, thoroughly inspected. My listing pictures are of the actual set, every angle/side and focus on any imperfections. Potential Buyer: "Hi could you send me photos with what's in the box please. I just want to make sure it's not empty" What I think: WHAT??? That's insane. What I reply: "If it adds any assurance, this set has no tape seals, only one perforated area, so it's more obvious it has not been tampered with. I honestly would not want to tear open a new/sealed set without being guaranteed it would be purchased. Otherwise, it would have to be relisted as Used or Open Box and lose value. I hope that's understandable. Thanks." Potential Buyer: "Alright so can you take a photo of the tape" What I think: "Seriously? I just said it has no tape." What I reply: "Hello again. I have attached three pictures focusing on the box's only real opening. Hope this helps! Thanks." (Sample of several extra pics taken): Potential Buyer: "Dude it's open" What I think: "This must be a joke as it's beyond comical. Good luck dealing with other sellers." What I reply: "This must be a joke as it's beyond comical. Good luck dealing with other sellers." *Added to block list* Edited February 20, 20187 yr by lodibricks
February 20, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, lodibricks said: Did I offend someone here? This must be some kind of trolling. It's just too unreal. Background: New/Sealed set listed with that thumb-punch/perforated semi-circle opening. I've had a dozen of this set, same weight, thoroughly inspected. My listing pictures are of the actual set, every angle/side and focus on any imperfections. Potential Buyer: "Hi could you send me photos with what's in the box please. I just want to make sure it's not empty" What I think: WHAT??? That's insane. What I reply: "If it adds any assurance, this set has no tape seals, only one perforated area, so it's more obvious it has not been tampered with. I honestly would not want to tear open a new/sealed set without being guaranteed it would be purchased. Otherwise, it would have to be relisted as Used or Open Box and lose value. I hope that's understandable. Thanks." Potential Buyer: "Alright so can you take a photo of the tape" What I think: "Seriously? I just said it has no tape." What I reply: "Hello again. I have attached three pictures focusing on the box's only real opening. Hope this helps! Thanks." (Sample of several extra pics taken): Potential Buyer: "Dude it's open" What I think: "This must be a joke as it's beyond comical. Good luck dealing with other sellers." What I reply: "This must be a joke as it's beyond comical. Good luck dealing with other sellers." *Added to block list* I'd have added to block list and not bothered responding at all.
February 20, 20187 yr 26 minutes ago, TabbyBoy said: I'd have added to block list and not bothered responding at all. Yeah, I'm getting there. I tried to be patient and nonjudgmental. The fruitcakes will inevitably wear you down.
February 20, 20187 yr 42 minutes ago, TabbyBoy said: I'd have added to block list and not bothered responding at all. How did your application for a job at Lego CS work out?
February 20, 20187 yr 21 minutes ago, Val-E said: How did your application for a job at Lego CS work out? I didn't pursue it. I have another job and I see my new boss in the mirror every day.
February 20, 20187 yr 1 minute ago, TabbyBoy said: I didn't pursue it. I have another job and I see my new boss in the mirror every day. Are you a chauffeur?
February 20, 20187 yr Quick question, I Just sold 8 lego sets to a person that wants them shipped to Portland, but I am guessing it is a forwarding address, and they will ship them to China. Is this a scam?? It is $1600 worth of legos , how can I protect this sale?
February 20, 20187 yr 3 minutes ago, boliramirez said: Quick question, I Just sold 8 lego sets to a person that wants them shipped to Portland, but I am guessing it is a forwarding address, and they will ship them to China. Is this a scam?? It is $1600 worth of legos , how can I protect this sale? Payment by bank transfer or cash on delivery.
February 20, 20187 yr 4 minutes ago, boliramirez said: Quick question, I Just sold 8 lego sets to a person that wants them shipped to Portland, but I am guessing it is a forwarding address, and they will ship them to China. Is this a scam?? It is $1600 worth of legos , how can I protect this sale? What's their feedback? I sold a few small sets to someone who had the same thing done.
February 20, 20187 yr I have mailed plenty sets to Portland for about 2 years, i am sure its the same address, as long as you mail to a confirmed address you are OK. I have never had a problem.
February 20, 20187 yr It was sold through Ebay, and he around 90 good feedbacks as buyer, and the address on ebay says it is eligible for seller protection... How can I check if it is a confirmed address?
February 20, 20187 yr 1 minute ago, boliramirez said: It was sold through Ebay, and he around 90 good feedbacks as buyer, and the address on ebay says it is eligible for seller protection... How can I check if it is a confirmed address? Is there a long, weird "unit" number? Then it's a freight forwarder. Just google the address too, that will make it apparent. I send to freight forwarders often and still insure large shipments. Edited February 20, 20187 yr by minicoopers11
February 20, 20187 yr 1 minute ago, boliramirez said: It was sold through Ebay, and he around 90 good feedbacks as buyer, and the address on ebay says it is eligible for seller protection... How can I check if it is a confirmed address? Yeah google streetview is great for that. If feedback is good and recent you are probabl OK but perhaps you should contact them and see what they say. Maybe you can even sell more sets!
February 20, 20187 yr 59 minutes ago, boliramirez said: It was sold through Ebay, and he around 90 good feedbacks as buyer, and the address on ebay says it is eligible for seller protection... How can I check if it is a confirmed address? I may be mistaken, and if so someone please correct me, but if an individual uses a freight forwarding service, then they lose all buyer protection. Thus, as long as you use tracking and someone accepts it at the address, you should be fine.
February 20, 20187 yr 25 minutes ago, Mark Twain said: I may be mistaken, and if so someone please correct me, but if an individual uses a freight forwarding service, then they lose all buyer protection. Thus, as long as you use tracking and someone accepts it at the address, you should be fine. Ebay protection: You are responsible for delivery to the address listed on the order.. Paypal is different animal entirely
February 20, 20187 yr 6 minutes ago, ravenb99 said: I feel like 90% of my LEGO business is to Portland... What about Orem, Utah? There's a popular Japanese freight forwarder there.
February 20, 20187 yr 14 minutes ago, minicoopers11 said: What about Orem, Utah? There's a popular Japanese freight forwarder there. If you google Orem, Utah backwards, Hatumero is a Japanese song. I've had a bunch of forwarding sales to Oregon, no issues so far. Nowhere near $1600 though.
February 20, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, boliramirez said: Quick question, I Just sold 8 lego sets to a person that wants them shipped to Portland, but I am guessing it is a forwarding address, and they will ship them to China. Is this a scam?? It is $1600 worth of legos , how can I protect this sale? 2 hours ago, TANV said: What's their feedback? I sold a few small sets to someone who had the same thing done. 2 hours ago, emazers said: I have mailed plenty sets to Portland for about 2 years, i am sure its the same address, as long as you mail to a confirmed address you are OK. I have never had a problem. I've had several large orders go to most likely the same person in Portland as well. I've never had an issue.
February 21, 20187 yr Someone just submitted an offer, while also mentioning that they are a single parent - Apparently, there must be some single parent discount that I didn't know about.
February 21, 20187 yr Someone just submitted an offer, while also mentioning that they are a single parent - Apparently, there must be some single parent discount that I didn't know about. My listings all mention my acceptance of Single Parent allowances, Veteran discount, Handicapped parking, WIC cards/Social Security discounts as well as Medicare plan B. Yours don't?!?
February 21, 20187 yr 44 minutes ago, KShine said: Someone just submitted an offer, while also mentioning that they are a single parent - Apparently, there must be some single parent discount that I didn't know about. They can mention what they like, but I'm only interested in what they're offering. Most of the "Hard Luck" comments are lies anyway.
February 25, 20187 yr Need you guys' advice. A buyer raised a return request, it is about a new Lego Batman movie series 2 minifig, specifically #20 black Vulcan. He complains that there is a number "20" written in black on the back of the bag at the bar code area and it is not mentioned in the list, so he asks for a partial refund of $2. yes I didn't mention this mark in the list because that's the way to identify the content and it is removable. So I refused his partially refund request. Then he raised a return request, return postage is on me. I called ebay customer support, the lady told me it is my fault to not mention the mark in my list, so I'd either provider this buyer partially refund to let him drop the return request or accept a return with return cost on me. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Edited February 25, 20187 yr by bigreen
February 25, 20187 yr Need you guys' advice. A buyer raised a return request, it is about a new Lego Batman movie series 2 minifig, specifically #20 black Vulcan. He complains that there is a number "20" written in black on the back of the bag at the bar code area and it is not mentioned in the list, so he asks for a partial refund of $2. yes I didn't mention this mark in the list because that's the way to identify the content and it is removable. So I refused his partially refund request. Then he raised a return request, return postage is on me. I called ebay customer support, the lady told me it is my fault to not mention the mark in my list, so I'd either provider this buyer partially refund to let him drop the return request or accept a return with return cost on me. Any suggestion would be appreciated.My suggestion would be not to mark the bags...
February 25, 20187 yr 3 minutes ago, AirborneAFOL said: My suggestion would be not to mark the bags... And refund the $2.
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