posted on December 8, 2003 01:08:55 PM new
I had a guy try to switch a camera filter lens. I had bought a whole bunch from a thrift store for next to nothing. Most were really large (82mm), and would normally cost $40-150 depending on the particular filter. Anyhow, everything went fine for the first 10 or so. Then it happened. I got an email from someone who claimed that the filter he received wasn't in the condition I had said it was. The funny thing is that all of the lens filters were in perfect condition and in their original boxes when I bought them and photographed them. It looked as though none were ever used. I even kept two for myself b/c they were so nice. Anyhow, I asked him to describe the problem. He claimed it had scratches on the glass, that the ring was damaged, etc. What really raised a red flag was when he claimed to have gone into a camera store to have it graded. He said they told him it was a 5.5 of 10, though I graded it as a 8.5-9.0 of 10. I could understand someone not being satisfied, but it just seemed he went through too much trouble to have it appraised. At that point I knew for sure he was blowing smoke up my... Anyhow, I told him to return it, and i would gladly inspect the filter, check for my mark (which was just calling his bluff), and would refund the money if I found that the lens filter was the same one I had sent him. I never received another email from him, even though I did follow up twice.
posted on December 8, 2003 04:47:44 PM new
I sold several items from the same stock.
All items were new.
First buyer left several positive feedbacks...stating perfection.
Second buyer claims, not new.
Second buyer is also purchasing other items exactly like mine, only not new.
I feel a switch coming very soon.
The buyer made several false statements which I proved to be incorrect, like now adding insurance.
Then, buyer claims additional packing problems that were never mentioned before.
I told her I'd check the item with my mark before deciding on the refund amount.
Protesting too much, keeps embellishing the story, changes complaints each email.
I just know that is what the buyer is doing.
Sending me the OLD item claiming it as mine.
What do you do when that happens?
Refund anyway?
File for fraud?
What?
Help!
posted on December 8, 2003 05:29:02 PM new
i am getting a headache just reading your post!!
how did she pay for the item??
-sig file -------The thrill is gone!!
posted on December 8, 2003 05:42:11 PM new
No, but I've had some super sellers add nice little gift items with my order!
J
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All the monkeys aren't in the zoo,
Every day you meet quite a few,
So you see it's all up to you.
You can be better than you are,
You could be swingin' on a star
posted on December 8, 2003 06:14:28 PM new
Nero,
Yes, I asked that question.
Buyer said she did not have others like it.
WRONG.
Like I could not check the history.
I think this buyer is buying up old and new to make a switch when possible.
First, the buyer wanted to keep it anyway, just a small refund.
Buyer paid the same price for old as the new.
I offered a refund, plain and simple.
Just stated that it had to be in the same condition as when it was mailed.
posted on December 8, 2003 08:37:00 PM new
Livin, sad reality that is part of doing business on ebay.
Maybe you can start marking the tags with an invisible marking pen?
Bully for you that you are giving a refund. I dont know that I'd be doing that right away. Probably have to stew with it a day or two and then maybe decide to begrudingly be the better person! heh
posted on December 9, 2003 05:50:05 AM new
Can someone please tell me about these so-called Invisible Marking Pens? Do they really exist (or is it just a scare tactic for dishonest buyers) and if so, where can I purchase one? Thx.
