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04-10-2013, 09:48 PM
OT: Ebay Problem (Suggestions PLEASE)
So I won a pair of cards from a single seller on ebay.
Before I placed my bid I asked the seller if the cards had any damage or were mint.
He said they were in perfect condition.
I won both items for under $4 + 3.50 combined shipping for a total of $7.42.
I wanted to confirm the condition of the cards before I paid.
Now he says they are NR-Mint and he can not vouch for them being mint.
I kind of feel like one of 2 things is happening either.
A) the cards sold for less than he wanted and now he wants to back out of the deal. (considering one is a patch /25 and the other is an auto /25)
OR
B) Bait and Switch on the condition.
I told him I didn't want to be out the return shipping and I didn't want him to be out his shipping if I returned.
Do I go through with the purchase and hope the cards are in good condition or do I allow him to cancel like he offered.
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04-10-2013, 09:54 PM
RE: OT: Ebay Problem (Suggestions PLEASE)
go with your gut bro
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04-10-2013, 10:04 PM
RE: OT: Ebay Problem (Suggestions PLEASE)
I'm guessing A) Cards sold less than he wanted because I emailed him to confirm condition.
(04-10-2013, 09:54 PM)swjrp10 Wrote: go with your gut bro
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04-10-2013, 10:08 PM
RE: OT: Ebay Problem (Suggestions PLEASE)
I'd just take the risk, I mean if all else fails you're out 8 bucks
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04-10-2013, 10:09 PM
RE: OT: Ebay Problem (Suggestions PLEASE)
Plus the patch is a PC item I may never see again.
(04-10-2013, 10:08 PM)swjrp10 Wrote: I'd just take the risk, I mean if all else fails you're out 8 bucks
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04-10-2013, 10:14 PM
RE: OT: Ebay Problem (Suggestions PLEASE)
(04-10-2013, 10:09 PM)evanturner12 Wrote: Plus the patch is a PC item I may never see again.
exactly, if all else fails you can ding him some stars on the feedback
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04-10-2013, 11:01 PM
RE: OT: Ebay Problem (Suggestions PLEASE)
as a buyer, I never really look at stars. I just like at positive %.
people usually give international sellers low stars because it takes a month to ship internationally which isn't right.
(04-10-2013, 10:14 PM)swjrp10 Wrote: exactly, if all else fails you can ding him some stars on the feedback
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04-10-2013, 11:09 PM
RE: OT: Ebay Problem (Suggestions PLEASE)
(04-10-2013, 11:01 PM)evanturner12 Wrote: as a buyer, I never really look at stars. I just like at positive %.
people usually give international sellers low stars because it takes a month to ship internationally which isn't right.
last i heard stars also affect his fees, so if the card isnt as described ding him on description
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04-10-2013, 11:35 PM
RE: OT: Ebay Problem (Suggestions PLEASE)
I always hate when buyers ask "is the card mint" or "what is the condition of the card"
My version of "mint" is different than other's definition of "mint". I one time sold a "mint" card, the buyer sent it in to get graded...came back a 9, and he wanted a refund because it wasn't a 10.
But if the card was significanly dingged that should have been noted in the auction. If it wasnt', the it wasn't as described. But I also believe, that if it was something that you could see in the photo, the that's on you.
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04-10-2013, 11:46 PM
RE: OT: Ebay Problem (Suggestions PLEASE)
the photos didn't show the whole card.
and i would be fine with a 9 grade.
i would be extremely disappointed if it came back a 7.
(04-10-2013, 11:35 PM)odditycards Wrote: I always hate when buyers ask "is the card mint" or "what is the condition of the card"
My version of "mint" is different than other's definition of "mint". I one time sold a "mint" card, the buyer sent it in to get graded...came back a 9, and he wanted a refund because it wasn't a 10.
But if the card was significanly dingged that should have been noted in the auction. If it wasnt', the it wasn't as described. But I also believe, that if it was something that you could see in the photo, the that's on you.