Help with another possible scammer

[Throttlesteer]

So even buying insurance and shipping through Ebay's international program does squat for protecting you. My best guess is the "damaged corner" will actually be the guy swapping the card and there won't be a darn thing I can do about it. I guess your cards aren't worth anything if scammers will be allowed to scam.

Is there a way to see the actual shipping address, even though they list the reference number and Erlanger, KY address?

[philliesfan]

Just another reason I will not sell expensive cards on ebay. I only sell what I am willing to lose. I would rather sell to members of this board at a lower price than deal with the thieves on ebay. Plus I usually never sell anything other than stamps overseas.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by philliesfan

Just another reason I will not sell expensive cards on ebay. I only sell what I am willing to lose. I would rather sell to members of this board at a lower price than deal with the thieves on ebay. Plus I usually never sell anything other than stamps overseas.

+1 I do the same on eBay, just sell lower end stuff. Luckily I have never had a problem on there and I have been on eBay since right after they started.

I have also made several hundred transactions(mainly buying) on here with no major issues.

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by Throttlesteer

So even buying insurance and shipping through Ebay's international program does squat for protecting you. My best guess is the "damaged corner" will actually be the guy swapping the card and there won't be a darn thing I can do about it. I guess your cards aren't worth anything if scammers will be allowed to scam.

Is there a way to see the actual shipping address, even though they list the reference number and Erlanger, KY address?

If it went through global shipping, they have to refund you. That's part of the agreement. Call eBay and keep calling until you get the right rep on the phone. The subcontractor in Kentucky opened the package, confirmed you sent the right thing, repackaged it and mailed it to Canada. Your liability is over once they confirm it. You just have to get the right rep on the phone.

[Buythatcard]

Originally Posted by swarmee

If it went through global shipping, they have to refund you. That's part of the agreement. Call eBay and keep calling until you get the right rep on the phone. The subcontractor in Kentucky opened the package, confirmed you sent the right thing, repackaged it and mailed it to Canada. Your liability is over once they confirm it. You just have to get the right rep on the phone.

John is right. Just keep calling until you get the right rep. I had an issue with a buyer a few days ago and the eBay rep took care of the issue in my favor. It's just a matter of getting the right rep.

[Throttlesteer]

Just in case anyone encounters ABurdo or Anthony Burdo, steer clear.

[RL]

if you used the gsp (you ship to Kentucky) you will win.

if you used ebay international shipping, you will probably lose.

[Ricky]

Take a photo on your phone of every card you sell if possible alongside the shipping address. Might help with swapped cards.

[Throttlesteer]

Update on this situation, since I think it's helpful to share yet another scam: I did finally get refunded the cost of the card since I used GSP. However, this has a greater potential for someone within the US.

The buyer received the card and waited nearly a month, claiming they "just opened the package to find it was damaged." Then, they filed a return with Ebay, removing the PayPal from your account until the issue is settled. The buyer then provided shipping information back to me, which all looked legit. I was anticipating receiving a different card back (lower grade) inserted into a tampered BGS holder. Instead, he sent the package to a different zip code within the same city I'm in. I never received the package, even though it was shown as delivered. This information was included with my dispute. My best guess is, he sent something (probably not even a card) to a bogus address to try and prove that the item was returned and received. Whoever received it realized it was nothing of substance and didn't do anything with it. If the guy had picked the same zip code, this scam might have had a chance. Assuming I didn't use the GSP or it was a domestic purchase, this could have gone sideways in a hurry. Sellers be aware!

[maniac_73]

Originally Posted by Throttlesteer

Just in case anyone encounters ABurdo or Anthony Burdo, steer clear.

Anthony Burdo from Toronto? DM me if it is