warwickhunt Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390642396255"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390642396255[/url] Never mind 'certain' boutique USA handmade basses not being suitably described, this is how it is done on ebay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Mr Congeniality. And he doesn't post a picture of the bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I recognise the seller. I was watching a few items he had over last six months or so. I think i might have even requested a postage quote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 [quote name='Cyrene' timestamp='1376468140' post='2174199'] I recognise the seller. I was watching a few items he had over last six months or so. I think i might have even requested a postage quote! [/quote] Did he make as much effort on his previous sales? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Seems a bit over the top to me, did he really have to go into such microscopic detail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1376468305' post='2174201'] Did he make as much effort on his previous sales? [/quote] Slightly more, tho one gets the impression that this guy's an ebay battle hardened Scot who's encountered countless inconvenient buyers unwilling to travel to the length of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 First question I would ask him is "can I see a photo of the Bass"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Read the description. It's comical. I think he's a lawyer or some kind of prick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='the boy' timestamp='1376781996' post='2179173'] I think he's a lawyer or some kind of prick. [/quote] Ha ha ha ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Would anyone buy anything where there is absolutely no description at all for the item except for sounding like you are the most unreasonable man ever. I wouldn`t even bother going to see it prior to bidding without a photo, as it isn`t exactly cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 £799 for something that might not even exist? Where do I sign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 The colour put me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) the 'If you choose to pay via PayPal then I will ask you to sign for the goods when you call to collect.' is a good idea though, I know a couple of people who have been bitten by this. Although a photo is probably better! Edited August 18, 2013 by Woodinblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 "Happy bidding!" Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 He's not a happy bunny... his description may be longer but none of it about the bass! I wonder if that is because his previous bidder doesn't think the item is as described? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WARWICK-Streamer-LX-4-string-electric-bass-guitar-Honey-Violin-finish-/390656974624?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item5af4f85f20"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WARWICK-Streamer-LX-4-string-electric-bass-guitar-Honey-Violin-finish-/390656974624?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item5af4f85f20[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 The negative he received also speaks volumes. He says that his buyer (who put in a claim for an item not received I would presume) 'declined' a certificate of posting. I would guess that when the buyer contacted the seller, the seller offered to send on the COP so that the buyer could claim from the Post Office. It's the seller's responsibility to do this. In those circumstances, I would decline the offer of the COP and assuming that the buyer then didn't start acting properly (which I would guess that he wouldn't have in this case) leave negative feedback. Following up negative feedback can be a two edged sword. Sometimes sellers can give their side of the case well making it seem likely that the buyer was at fault. Sometimes they just dig the hole deeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) I read it that the seller had posted it but the buyer declined to receive it when it arrived. The bass, that is, not the COP. Edited September 9, 2013 by tauzero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1376815904' post='2179318'] sounding like you are the most unreasonable man ever. [/quote] What's so unreasonable about him? Seems sensible to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1378722078' post='2203562'] What's so unreasonable about him? Seems sensible to me. [/quote] Because if you want to sell something for that much money, I would think it would be reasonable to post a photo or 2 and a description. Instead you just get a load of restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashborygirl Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1376821019' post='2179387'] the 'If you choose to pay via PayPal then I will ask you to sign for the goods when you call to collect.' is a good idea though, I know a couple of people who have been bitten by this. Although a photo is probably better! [/quote] Neither of those options will protect you I'm afraid, Paypal require you to use a service with online tracking & delivery confirmation. If the buyer files an INR & you can't provide the online tracking details Paypal will refund, regardless of any other proof you may have. An insane loophole that eBay refuse to close & brings plenty of ripped off sellers to the eBay forums every month. Our seller is clearly an idiot, he doesn't seem to know that eBay can make him give refunds & his reply to the negative feedback for non-delivery suggests he thinks a certificate of postage is proof of receipt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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