Bought on Ebay 7/3, no shipment or response...

[kailes2872]

In my effort to get my '54 set upgraded with all of the HOFers PSA or above, I bought a Monte Irvin on July 3rd. The seller had a 725 feedback score with 1060 positives, 2 neutrals, and 3 negatives in the last 6 months. The three negatives were all the same - card sold lower price than current market value, did not ship, claimed lost, no response, etc.

I paid $30.75 for the Irvin. It felt like a pretty fair price. Probably not as high as he wanted it, but I have seen them go lower - especially because it was a middle of the road 6 without especially incredible centering.

Ebay said that I should have the card by July 11th. On July 5th, I was notified that it shipped, but there was no tracking information. On this past Tuesday (7/12), I sent the seller a note to ask if he had any additional shipping information as I had not yet received the card. I received no response. On the 13th, I notified Ebay through their internal system that the card had not yet arrived. They had a radio dial where they asked if I wanted a refund or the item. I need the card, that is what I prefer. They sent me a note letting me know that they were contacting the seller and if it did not arrive by 7/19, then they would grant a full refund. I sent another note on the 14th to the seller - using very pleasant language - simply hoping for a response. It is a relative inexpensive card. There are a couple more available in auction this weekend - and if he was not going to send, I would love to know so I could go ahead and get another one. Still no response. I will wait until the 19th assuming it doesn't come and file a claim for refund and start over. I have ordred two cards since then that I have already arrived and the fact that I am not getting a response gives me the feeling that funny business is going on - but it makes no sense because he doesn't get his money until it is confirmed that it shipped (I believe). If this is a case of "relax, Kevin and take a chill pill" I will take that feedback and criticism. But the fact that the three negatives all sounded similar is what gives me pause.

Thanks for any and all feedback.