posted on March 2, 2004 10:29:58 AM new
I keep hearing about the "Invisible Ink Mark" that sellers claim to use on pieces that they sell, but is it for real or is it just a way to catch a dishonest buyer? I've been selling on eBay since 1998 and I've never had a buyer try to do a switcheroo, but doesn't hurt to cover your azz.
So if this invisible or ultraviolet pen exists, where do you get one? Or am I just as naive as the unsuspecting buyer who tries to pull a fast one and thinks there really could be some invisible mark?
I know, sometimes things are not what they appear to be!
posted on March 2, 2004 10:45:08 AM new
Yes, they do exist!
Do an eBay search for "ultraviolet pen". I found 32 listings. Until I looked I had no idea they were so cheap. Looks like you can get the pen and a lamp for $12.95
However, that doesn't mean a seller cannot lie about it and claim there is one just to throw off a potential switcheroo. The buyer has no way of knowing for sure.
...But if they call your bluff and you really don't have a mark, you're kinda stuck.
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posted on March 2, 2004 11:04:44 AM new
even if you do have a mark and the buyer played switch a roo,it becomes a he say/she say situation and the buyer will file chargeback.are you going to tell his credit card issuer you have an invisible mark??
-sig file -------the lobster in the boiling pot of water who tries to prevent the others from climbing out.
posted on March 2, 2004 11:27:19 AM new
No, there is still no recourse with a CC chargeback. Unfortunately, the truth really doesn't matter in such a case. The CC companies don't care about protecting the sellers, only the buyers.
But at least the seller will KNOW the truth. If it were me in that situation, I'd rather know whether I made a mistake or the buyer screwed me.
And some scammers will just go away once they know that the seller knows they're being scammed.
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We do not stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing -- Anonymous
posted on March 2, 2004 01:14:02 PM new
I had a guy one time buy a camera filter from me. It was in perfect condition, glass was spotless, etc. It looked brand new. He gets it, and emails me a week later to tell me that my description was inaccurate and that he took it into a camera shop that told him it was in poor condition. He claimed there were scratches, dings on the ring, etc. None of this was true unless he used it to kick down the street. So I used the "invisible mark" bluff. Never heard another thing about it. I knew what I sold and what he described to me sounded like he was trying to switch it for something he had.
posted on March 2, 2004 01:23:43 PM new
I have an invisible ink security marker. Can't remember the name of the web site where I purchased it. It is called a " Branding Pen " and is advertised as a security marker for valuables as an alternative to engraving.I've only used it one time to mark an item I sold. I had bad vibes about the customer but everything went o.k. with the transaction.
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
posted on March 3, 2004 02:48:54 PM new
Hey!! Thanx for the info. I just did a BIN for a pen & light w2 extra batteries. Total cost $12.85 USD including shipping. The seller is ggman_38. Has over 2500 Pos. fdbcks.
[ edited by sanmar on Mar 3, 2004 11:38 PM ]
