eBay Incompetence at Its Finest

[Jewish-collector]

That's terrible.
Why do you still sell on eBay ?

[Leon]

This was moved from another section as ebay pertains to a lot of us... They never fail to amaze me. But, if you can get to someone that has some sense, you can still get things done.
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[raulus]

I think this is symptomatic of why many of us as sellers are big fans of the AG program. Once the item gets to the authenticator, then we're in the clear when it comes to bogus returns and other buyer shenanigans.

Naturally, not everything is eligible for the AG program. And sometimes the goons working the program are awfully fussy about piffle. But in spite of its flaws, it helps to eliminate dealing with buyers who pull nonsense like happened here.

[Yoda]

Sunny, sorry to piggyback on your post but I just was insulted by the USPS yet again. This time I bought a nice '47 Bond Bread Johnny Mize from a board member, a card i had been searching for a while. Yesterday I received in the mail the envelope the card had been mailed in. But no card and the envelope torn and taped over. There was a useless note from the PO saying so sorry, we strive to deliver your mail safely and securely blah blah. I have contacted the PO to initiate the claim and they want every scrap of evidence available, which I think I have. It is an open and shut case of theft by one of their employees. This week had been going pretty well until this.....

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by raulus

I think this is symptomatic of why many of us as sellers are big fans of the AG program. Once the item gets to the authenticator, then we're in the clear when it comes to bogus returns and other buyer shenanigans.

Yup. I’d never sell an expensive card on eBay otherwise. The hobby is plagued by predatory scum and eBay is their biggest benefactor.

What is the name and ebay user name of the lying pig who ripped off the OP? All us other sellers should block him.

[perezfan]

I'm very close to being done with eBay.

The number of quality items has dwindled to almost nothing, their seller fees are ridiculous, and their new anti-snipe policy ruins it for me as a buyer.

There are just too many better options (for buying and selling) via the Auction House route.

[nwobhm]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

All us other sellers should block him.

They create another account and/or purchase as a guest. Blocking is a false sense of security. Best to allow them to function out in the open. Easier to spot… deal with them on a case by case basis.

I once did a deal with a well known scammer. Went into it with my eyes wide open. Guy shipped exactly what I bought quickly and IIRC threw in a couple extras.

YMMV