Rude/Unhelpful eBayers-

[Maj.Nick Danger]

When someone is offering an item for sale, with mysterious and attractive historical provenance, which is, by their own item description undefined, I think they should expect questions, lots of questions. Especially when they're hinting that it's a "real good one"...


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This sort of defensive behavior on the part of sellers that make such nebulous claims, speaks volumes about their "honesty".

 

[BellyTank]

Breaking News!!!

Latest correcpondence from Major Stains-

After an obvious cooling-off period and my fourth message to him-

"It is rare for me to clash with anyone. In fact it is not like me at all. Sorry you felt my misdirected frustration. Not a common pratice for me at all as my feedback shows. As long as you will fit the size measurements, I am confident that the item is in great condition to your liking. Good luck."

His English has greatly improved too!

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[Baron Kurtz]

Naah, his wife came home and typed out a message for him.

"All I have bin is streight with you " is one of the greatest pieces of misspeak i've seen for a whyl

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[jamespowers]

I would have dumped this guy after the first or second reply. It is just not worth the aggravation. Is the item really worth that much to you? [huh]
Just imagine what will happen if you get it and something is wrong with it. Don't waste your time with this guy if he isn't being accommodating or helpful. I wouldn't. My time is worth more than that.


Regards,

J

 

[BellyTank]

Some of my best eBay purchases have been a total struggle- that's why I bother. Some of the big eBay idiots don't know exactly what they're selling- badly/wrongly listed items bad spelling, etc.
Persistence can pay off.
He has written again and offered a refund/return if I'm not satisfied.
The messages are there for eBay to see.

The worm has turned- he feels an obligation to me now.

He has good feedback and many sales... everyone has their moments(well- some)

See- now I'm defending him.

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[scotrace]

Two ideas.

...an Englishman's way of speaking absolutely classifies him; the moment he speaks he makes some other Englishman despise him...

BT - PM me the Sot's auction and I'll commence bugging him about stains.

Or, I can bid on it and send it off to you, if he won't acccept your money (whch I know to be filled with cashy goodness).

 

[BellyTank]

...an Englishman's way of speaking absolutely classifies him; the moment he speaks he makes some other Englishman despise him...

BT - PM me the Sot's auction and I'll commence bugging him about stains.

Or, I can bid on it and send it off to you, if he won't acccept your money (whch I know to be filled with cashy goodness).

You might nab it for yersef, you big bugger.
Innit.

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[scotrace]

Curses.

Am I THAT transparent?

Can you not trust a chap in a boogey hat?
I ask you.

 

[BellyTank]

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[Marc Chevalier]

I used to collect antique absinthe spoons. Bought nearly all of them on eBay. In those days, practically all the vendors of such spoons were French.

It was a nightmare. I'm not saying that all French sellers are awful to deal with; I am saying that the worst sellers I've ever dealt with were French.

 

[scotrace]

Not in the pits either

A stain in an ew-y place, I'd say.
Well worth the trouble to buy. Unlike some pantygirdles I could mention.


Remember the immortal words of Veronica Perra:

We don't want the funk!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Veronica has "convinced" me to get rid of several vintage suits that had the funk. Not my funk, I should add.

 

[BellyTank]

You Funkless Wonder.

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[jamespowers]

I'm not saying that all French sellers are awful to deal with; I am saying that the worst sellers I've ever dealt with were French.

Now, now. You have to give them some slack or someone might think you mean them ill will. You might give us a bad ugly American image. The little "monkeys" always come through in the end.

Regards,

J

 

[jamespowers]

Some of my best eBay purchases have been a total struggle- that's why I bother. Some of the big eBay idiots don't know exactly what they're selling- badly/wrongly listed items bad spelling, etc.
Persistence can pay off.
He has written again and offered a refund/return if I'm not satisfied.
The messages are there for eBay to see.

The worm has turned- he feels an obligation to me now.

He has good feedback and many sales... everyone has their moments(well- some)

See- now I'm defending him.

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Ok, just as long as you are going in with your eyes open. I don't wanna hear any complaints when it comes in looking like a fifty year old gym punching bag. Caveat Emptor.

Regards,

J

 

[scotrace]

I don't wanna hear any complaints when it comes in looking like a fifty year old gym punching bag.

With The FUNK !

 

[Absinthe_1900]

I used to collect antique absinthe spoons. Bought nearly all of them on eBay. In those days, practically all the vendors of such spoons were French.

It was a nightmare. I'm not saying that all French sellers are awful to deal with; I am saying that the worst sellers I've ever dealt with were French.

You're not kidding!
A number of those sellers were, and are still a pain in the backside. (Especially the ones selling faked, or counterfeit antique absinthe spoons.)
Some of them consider multiple negative feedback, a badge of honor.

 

[jamespowers]

With The FUNK !

Funk like a Skunk. :whistling