OT need advice please. First EBay sale..block user minjkhri

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by marvymelvin

Bill, maybe I am speculating but it seems as though you are being duped by an old nemesis. The wording of the excuses and timing is eerily similar. If not him directly, maybe a friend of his.

Yup, that crossed my mind, and it may very well be, Brad. But for now, I am treating them as if they were any other non-paying buyer. I've created similar threads on Sportscardforum, Blowout Cards and Freedom Cardboard, asking to get this user ID blocked. I've submitted a non payment item with eBay, and if it turns out I do have any credible evidence that this is that certain person, I am fully prepared to file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center. And if that certain person is reading this thread, as I was informed that they like to "monitor" this website, they should know that if this issue were to escalate, I will gladly retain legal council, and bring this matter to the attention of the FBI.

[brob28]

Bill, I can tell from your previous posts that you are positive guy and passionate about our hobby. It's unfortunate that these things happen, but from time to time we all run into people who I'll just say are "somewhat-less". My suggestion is to block the buyer and move on. Get back to the positives in the hobby that you enjoy. In short time this water will be long since under the bridge.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

Yup, that crossed my mind, and it may very well be, Brad. But for now, I am treating them as if they were any other non-paying buyer. I've created similar threads on Sportscardforum, Blowout Cards and Freedom Cardboard, asking to get this user ID blocked. I've submitted a non payment item with eBay, and if it turns out I do have any credible evidence that this is that certain person, I am fully prepared to file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center. And if that certain person is reading this thread, as I was informed that they like to "monitor" this website, they should know that if this issue were to escalate, I will gladly retain legal council, and bring this matter to the attention of the FBI.

The FBI? Over a $90 card on ebay?

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

The FBI? Over a $90 card on ebay?

Over one card, one time? Of course not. I'll just try to sell it again. Or, I may try to sell it here.

I should clarify what I meant by "if it escalates". If I start selling other items, and the buyers of those cards also refuse to pay, then it's no longer an isolated incident. Then it starts becoming clear that somebody is trying to screw with my attempts to sell. Then I start looking at what's happening as a form of fraud.

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

The FBI? Over a $90 card on ebay?

Or the CSIS.

[Runscott]

When I get a buyer like this I just say "OK" and at some point I either get paid, or ebay kills the transaction and I get my fees back. The worst thing you can do is waste much time on it or get yourself upset. Most of the time they eventually pay.

What you have to watch out for is the ones that pay with e-check through Paypal. I have had those eventually fail due to insufficient funds, and it sometimes takes a week or two. Absolutely never ship until an e-check clears.

[D.P.Johnson]

Originally Posted by Runscott

When I get a buyer like this I just say "OK" and at some point I either get paid, or ebay kills the transaction and I get my fees back. The worst thing you can do is waste much time on it or get yourself upset. Most of the time they eventually pay.

What you have to watch out for is the ones that pay with e-check through Paypal. I have had those eventually fail due to insufficient funds, and it sometimes takes a week or two. Absolutely never ship until an e-check clears.

Good advice.