Finally! (left my first neg)

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:00:51 pm

So, I keep hearing horror stories on here about ebay. I have never really had any. I've never had any problems. Until today.

I bid and won this auction:
Green Lantern 39
Yeah, it was a 0 feedback seller, but I figured everyone has to start somewhere, and it was cheap enough to take a chance.

I won. When I got the comic, it was in a 9x12 envelope with bag and board. Rolled up and crunched into my little mail box in my apartment building. No cardboard to keep it rigid, nothing. On top of that, the seller shipped it first class mail, which cost $1. He charged me $5.

I sent this message:

Hey there, I received the comic I won from you today. There was a bit of a problem though with the packaging. Because of the way it was packaged, the comic was bent and possible creased. Since I do not know the condition of the comic before you sent it, I don't know how much of the damage was from the shipping method, but the shipping was not secure enough to prevent damage. Let me know what you would like to do about this. Thanks. ~Sean

And got this response:

you paid 99 cents for the comic so what do you expect.

I left him a prompt neg. Now he has -1, 0% feedback. First time I ever left a neg for somebody.

So now, a question. How do I block other ebay members? I looked around the ebay site, and couldn't find it.

Anyone know where it is?

iggy101us · Post by **iggy101us** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:06:22 pm

You can block bidders/buyers but you cannot block sellers.

Like you said, at least not too much money was involved. If you paid by cc you can ask them to reimburse you. But for $6, ehhh, not sure if you want to be on hold for 20 min and dealing with it.

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:12:56 pm

I paid from my Paypal balance, not CC. $6 isn't really worth it.

It's weird, because the comic was in about VG to VG- condition. There might not have been any extra damage to the book, but I really don't know because the packaging was so poor.

The crazy thing is that the dude could have avoided a neg if he had just said, "sorry, here's $3 back", or PUT A PIECE OF CARDBOARD in the envelope.

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:17:58 pm

Dr. Solar wrote:I paid from my Paypal balance, not CC. $6 isn't really worth it.

It's weird, because the comic was in about VG to VG- condition. There might not have been any extra damage to the book, but I really don't know because the packaging was so poor.

The crazy thing is that the dude could have avoided a neg if he had just said, "sorry, here's $3 back", or PUT A PIECE OF CARDBOARD in the envelope.

Then open a paypal dispute. They'll grant you the money. You should do it on principle.

x-omatic · Post by **x-omatic** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:18:45 pm

Dr. Solar wrote:I paid from my Paypal balance, not CC. $6 isn't really worth it.

It's weird, because the comic was in about VG to VG- condition. There might not have been any extra damage to the book, but I really don't know because the packaging was so poor.

The crazy thing is that the dude could have avoided a neg if he had just said, "sorry, here's $3 back", or PUT A PIECE OF CARDBOARD in the envelope.

Paypal requires you to send the item back for any type of refund. IF you don't they close the claim without notice. They really suck on resolving disputes since merged with ebay.

Draco · Post by **Draco** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:45:39 pm

I think its best to just get on with your life dude and not give it any more of your time.

Sometimes its just not worth the brain power.

The guy was a prize tool.

Karma will eat him up eventually.

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:05:51 pm

Yea...for .99, I think its enough you left the negative. Good job!

Draco · Post by **Draco** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:08:29 pm

Jrdawg wrote:Yea...for .99, I think its enough you left the negative. Good job!

Sorry to get sidetracked here, but dawg that is the single most f'd up avatar of all time.

I love it.

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:20:50 pm

Draco wrote:
Jrdawg wrote:Yea...for .99, I think its enough you left the negative. Good job!
Sorry to get sidetracked here, but dawg that is the single most f'd up avatar of all time.

I love it.

It isn't showing up for me.

Yes, I consider this matter closed. $6 is a tolerable price for what I got.

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:32:04 pm

Dr. Solar wrote:It isn't showing up for me.

that work?

iggy101us · Post by **iggy101us** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:33:48 pm

Jrdawg wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:It isn't showing up for me.

that work?

All I see is a white rectangle.

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:36:29 pm

It's not showing up for me either. Probably a firewall issue where ever you're at. There are quite a few avatars and other images I don't see here at work, but I can see just fine from home.

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:39:12 pm

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:43:23 pm

I see it now! Did you move the file to another location?

It is both disturbing and hilarious at the same time!

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:43:51 pm

Jrdawg wrote:

Have you ever seen the entire animation that your avatar is from? I believe it is called "Rejected", and it is hilarious, demented, and disturbing.

You will love it, if you haven't already seen it.

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:45:22 pm

Rejected:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0234588/

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:45:48 pm

Heath wrote:I see it now! Did you move the file to another location?

It is both disturbing and hilarious at the same time!

I images shacked it.

For your pleasure.

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:49:39 pm

Dr. Solar wrote:Rejected:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0234588/

Thats some freaky stuff.

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:50:01 pm

I stole another thread. Yay me.

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:50:40 pm

Jrdawg wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:Rejected:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0234588/
Thats some freaky stuff.

So you've seen it?

I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone with a sense of humor like... us.

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:51:32 pm

Jrdawg wrote:I stole another thread. Yay me.

Eh, most threads run their course after a post or two. The fact that this one was on track for 5 or 6 posts is actually quite good.

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:58:58 pm

Dr. Solar wrote:
Jrdawg wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:Rejected:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0234588/
Thats some freaky stuff.
So you've seen it?

I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone with a sense of humor like... us.

I You-Tubed it.

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:15:44 pm

If I may ask - what is this tool's eBay ID???

-slym

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:21:40 pm

slym2none wrote:If I may ask - what is this tool's eBay ID???

-slym

Isn't it the guy from the ebay link?

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:17:15 pm

Jrdawg wrote:
slym2none wrote:If I may ask - what is this tool's eBay ID???

-slym
Isn't it the guy from the ebay link?

It certainly is. Slym is lazy, apparently:

sagarbhatt2288