eBay scammer

[itjclarke]

Nope, no incriminating messages from my end, but I will say, I was amazed how well ebay has treated me the last few times I called. In this case, the seller simply offered me a different amount and suggested I contact his email (sent his email using multiple messages, and "at" instead of @). I was not the one to open dialogue (simply had sent best offer), and didn't acknowledge via ebay. I did come clean to eBay though, telling them I'd been duped and had paid off line. They threatened no punitive action toward me but stated that he may be suspended. They now appear to have taken action with him. On a couple other separate matters relating to bid bucks, they've given me benefit of the doubt and provided me bid buck coupons. I know many gripe about ebay, but I was actually pretty happy with this/these outcomes, and and near 100% in transaction success rates. I've actually for the first time started to sell a bit also and been smooth sailing thus far (knock wood).

[itjclarke]

Will add though, I know very well how dumb I was to fall for this. It's fully on me.

If anyone does see this Mantle listed again, know it was paid for already.

[clydepepper]

Lots of Mantles out there...be patient.

[HRBAKER]

That's got to be among the worst feedback I have ever seen.
Wishing you luck in getting your money back.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

That's got to be among the worst feedback I have ever seen.
Wishing you luck in getting your money back.

Not gonna happen, but his seemingly being suspended, or at least pulling all items makes me feel better.

I was flat careless, and put way to much faith in his agreeing to 50% down, 50% at delivery terms. Once things got weird, I looked much closer and saw virtually all his positives were as a buyer. He'd even tried to scam on eBay before with the same Mantle.

The guy himself is named Christopher T@ylor, and he's in Philly. If anyone has dealt with him, or comes across him under a different context or username, just know, he's a complete scammer.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by itjclarke

Not gonna happen, but his seemingly being suspended, or at least pulling all items makes me feel better.

I was flat careless, and put way to much faith in his agreeing to 50% down, 50% at delivery terms. Once things got weird, I looked much closer and saw virtually all his positives were as a buyer. He'd even tried to scam on eBay before with the same Mantle.

The guy himself is named Christopher T@ylor, and he's in Philly. If anyone has dealt with him, or comes across him under a different context or username, just know, he's a complete scammer.

Ian- It wouldn't hurt to contact EBAY customer service about getting a refund based on the Buyer Protection plan. It's worth asking anyway.

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[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

Ian- It wouldn't hurt to contact EBAY customer service about getting a refund based on the Buyer Protection plan. It's worth asking anyway.

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Thanks Raymond.. however no refund possible here. The transaction occurred off their site. I did talk with them twice and at length, and do think they may have suspended him since my second call. I may try to call Paypal at some point, but doubt I'll have any success given I used FF. Stupid all around. Had I just requested standard Paypal, I either would be in a position for a refund, or the seller would have stopped trying to lure me, since he'd have been accountable to Paypal.

[gemmint77]

Glad I get to come here and read about others mistakes so it will not happen to me. Good luck with any returns.