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Jerry SpillmanThank you, it is very kind of you people to help seek a solution to my situation.
I reported this unfortunate story to allow the readers to draw their own conclusions on the character of the seller. The personality of this seller was not mentioned directly.
The front of the SLC card that was offered in auction had multiple water spot stains on the photo portion of the card. This is undoubtedly the main focus of any baseball card. The card is scanned. The scan is about 70% of the size of the actual card. The stains have blended with the colors of the photo in the scan. They are not seen on the scan!! Why mention the fact that there stains when they are not seen in the scan?
The back of the card was grossly shredded due to being ripped off an album page. This was not shown or mentioned deliberately! Not to mention these obvious flaws and set a high reserve will allude to the fact that it is a quality item. This definitely maximizes profit because these cards have very little value in the real condition they are in. The seller says the condition grades vg-ex which would be fair without the damage. I say fair-good because of the damage.
Without prior warning the seller states that he has a "no return policy". Meaning what ever he sends you must keep. This is too good to be true for any business. Selling items four to five times more than they are worth. What a great way to make a living.
The inflated fees that were withheld from my refund also are bogus! Can there be an advocate for a person that commits these deceitful acts?
This is my complaint. I’m writing about this criminal act not any other. Whether there were other positive or negative transactions by other people with this seller in irrelevant. This case stands alone. This is a completely dishonest transaction. This is stealing money by fraudulent means. This involves a FRAUD. This is not a popularity contest.
Julie: Could the USPO cause the damage I described? I don't understand how your interpretation of the damage could possibility be drawn from reading my report. Again, the delivered package had 2 cards, paper, 2 magazines and 2 pieces of supporting cardboard. No mail damage - none. There was no creases on the cards, no evidence of being mishandled at all. The package was delivered to my door and signed for, not put in a mailbox. How can your entire hypothesis be created without a foundation? If that were the fact the USPO would have been responsible. Same situation applies on the return. Sent in US Priority box insured. USPO responsible, no claims were made because there was no damage to the contents.
Trevor: Glad you have a chatting pal and do in-person dealing. His mother also may like him. But to read my story and see how this transaction evolved is what matters. Can you imagine yourself in my position? Are you a fair juror?
Tom B & Brain W: Thanks for your interest also. Who would be stupid enough to try to scam either of you two high profile gentlemen?
I’ve set up at almost every NSCC since we started in 1980. In the earlier decade I dealt in cards and coins as stated previously. I’ve dealt with thousands of hobby collectors and dealers. Aside from the hobby I can say my 10 - 12 grade students were not always easy.
So who cares you may ask.
Well because it gives some basis for my opinion of the personality of this seller that was not included in the factual report.
Other than complete lack integrity he is the most arrogant and irrational person I have ever dealt with. If I posted the email correspondence that he wrote these traits would be evident. In the last email he made a pronouncement, which sealed my financial fate, he ordering me not to write to him again because he will not answer.
This bully was advised long in advance that this fraud would not be dismissed. He chose to ignore the suggestion to settle.