Re: Worst times ever for eBay microscopes
- From: "Too_Many_Tools" <too_many_tools@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 3 Nov 2006 08:28:53 -0800
J,
In regards to not receiving email, many times it is not the fault of
the other party. I have had times where I have not been able to send or
receive email because of traveling for business, family emergencies,
ISP failures, hard drive failures, Ebay screwups that have lasted for
days...and none of these situations were preventable. Also I remember
reading a study that Forbes did a few years ago that showed that 20-30%
of their test emails never reached the specified destinations.
On the other hand, when you mention that the seller responded soon
after the Paypal adjustment that sounds like a five alarm warning that
you likely are correct...that the seller is the problem and likely not
worth dealing with.
If they have time to respond to a Paypal reversal and not have the time
to ship in a timely manner, well any other service you may require from
them is likely to be even worse.
Good luck,
TMT
J wrote:
I don't think I will leave feedback. The seller sent other people their
items and they left positive feedback. The seller didn't reply to my emails
and the ebay contact the seller link asking if my microscope had been
shipped. After I filed the PayPal claim the seller contacted me right away
asking if I still wanted the item. Before filing the claim the seller would
not reply to my emails. I have a feeling that something is not right. PayPal
will refund my money so it will just be a waste of time for me.
It seemed disrespectful for the seller to not reply to my emails for more
than a week. I've decided that I will do the same thing and not respond to
his emails.
"Greg" <jmchone@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1162559158.557029.218370@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Of many microscope items that I have bought over the years on eBay,
maybe 1 in 30 transactions has not been satisfactory. Those are not bad
odds. Some of the problems were actually my fault in that I did not
read the descriptions carefully enough about condition and accessories.
Or worse, I got greedy about getting something for a price much lower
than expected, and lost my common-sense caution that should sound a
warning in my head. Another problem is how heavy items are packed for
shipment. Some sellers have no idea how to pack a microscope properly,
and about the rough handling the shipping company is likely to inflict
on it. I doubt that many sellers do it deliberately, because it is a
real hassle to get a damage claim paid by the shipper. The other
problem is as you note, some sellers are very, very slow to get around
to actually sending it. You should always complain to eBay before you
leave negative feedback. Greg
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