Need advice - what do I do? (FULLY RESOLVED, updated 7-6)

[unamuzd1]

Agreed. Returning for a refund may be painful (the card had such great color!), but there are other Shags out there. You're clearly searching the right way, since that one stayed off a lot of people's radars. You'll find another, and it won't have a corner's worth of the front ripped off.

[njdunkin1]

Originally Posted by jfkheat

I would file a "item not as described" claim through Ebay. If you try dealing directly with the seller they may want you to pay for return shipping and there is no guarantee that you will get a refund once they have the card.
James

May be a way to avoid fees..I shall look into it. Thank you James!

Originally Posted by unamuzd1

Agreed. Returning for a refund may be painful (the card had such great color!), but there are other Shags out there. You're clearly searching the right way, since that one stayed off a lot of people's radars. You'll find another, and it won't have a corner's worth of the front ripped off.

I was saddened, as well - the color was fantastic. Only piece holding this card back is that crease across the front. Either way, hope things turn out well. Another one will show up at some point or another :]

[egbeachley]

While infrequent, when this happens to me I contact the seller to return, explain the situation, then add "condition is extremely important for card collectors and with this additional damage it's not worth ($price) anymore". They usually volunteer a certain amount to refund. If good, take it. If not, return it.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by egbeachley

While infrequent, when this happens to me I contact the seller to return, explain the situation, then add "condition is extremely important for card collectors and with this additional damage it's not worth ($price) anymore". They usually volunteer a certain amount to refund. If good, take it. If not, return it.

+1. If you would still want the card in your collection with the paper loss give it a shot. You still have the option of filing a claim that should be easy to win.

[njdunkin1]

Originally Posted by egbeachley

While infrequent, when this happens to me I contact the seller to return, explain the situation, then add "condition is extremely important for card collectors and with this additional damage it's not worth ($price) anymore". They usually volunteer a certain amount to refund. If good, take it. If not, return it.

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

+1. If you would still want the card in your collection with the paper loss give it a shot. You still have the option of filing a claim that should be easy to win.

Thanks guys. Filed a claim a few days ago (item arrived damaged), have not heard back from the seller. Secretly hoping that nothing happens and I receive a partial/full refund from eBay...but in all honesty, a return for a refund sounds pretty good right now. Thank you everyone for the responses!
NJ

[njdunkin1]

Crying Shag update - no longer in tears! I talked with the seller, they suggested a partial refund after my return request was approved by ebay. After seeing the damage, they refunded my money! Thus, I got a fully intact Shag with a slight amount of paper loss and crease for under 60 bucks. On top of this, it has a beautiful Old Mill back. Will post pics when I get home. I am happy and the seller is happy!
Thanks for the support everyone!
NJ