rookie ebay coin auction mistake (I am stupid)

famousramos

With so much coin buying/selling expereince on ebay by forum members, I was hoping someone could help me out with my really really idiotic rookie style mistake.

So I won an auction for a coin and the seller only takes money orders. I sent him the payment on Monday and haven't heard anything from him about shipping it yet AND I haven't received the coin yet.

Now here's the problem: I was taking care of some other feedbacks and I accidentally left the seller of the above mentioned auction a positive one.

My dilemma/question: Is there any recourse I have if he notices the feedback and decides not to send the coin to me?

He could say he shipped the coin. Then say I left a feedback already so I must have received the coin. I thought about e-mailing him but I don't want to tip him off to my error.

Outhaul

It doesn't hurt to e-mail him and let him know of the mistake. A week is not all that long to wait. Usually it takes a couple of weeks even paying with MO.

If the seller is a stand-up guy then you've nothing to worry about. If he isn't, then you've screwed the pooch on this one.

Post a link to the auction. Maybe a forum member knows the seller.

Cheers,

Bob

majorbigtime

I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. If he/she is a decent seller, you will get your coin and the premature feedback won't make any difference whatsoever.

relayer

If you sent payment on Monday, no need to panic on Friday.

If you think early feedback will cause him to commit mail fraud then you probably shouldn't have dealt with someone so close to the edge.

famousramos

I know a week is to soon to get the coin or even for him to get the payment already.

I just was worried that he might take advantage of my premature feedback.

The seller is "tpinchicago".

AND yes if you look at his other stuff for sale it raises warning flags (blurry pictures and *WOW*-like titles). But, at $40 I thought this item would be a low risk bet.

newport

I say 100 to1 that every thing turns out just fine.

BarberKid

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Sellers that have that many positive feedbacks will probally not take advantage of you.

Outhaul

I agree...Good FB & track record. Don't worry...Be happy.

Russ

A newb once left me glowing feedback for three auctions immediately after they ended. When his payment showed up, it was cash.

Russ, NCNE

100proof1957

Chill,its 5 days !

Outhaul

Here's the coin...right here.

I think he done good! Let's hear a round of applause for ole' Ramos!

Russ

<< <i>Chill,its 5 days ! >>



Not a math major, I see.

Russ, NCNE

famousramos

I know its only been a few days, I am not worried so much about that fact. I was worried because I left my erroneus premature feedback.

I gotta stop using the "leave all feedback at once" ebay function, or at least pay attention to what I am doing!

Thanks for the comments, I appreciate everybody's input.

Myqqy

Chill,its 5 days !

Not a math major, I see.

I thought you guys were tight...

Myqqy

BTW- that Ike looks nice- I would like to have a nice example of that date!

nankraut

I once inadvertently did exactly what you've done. Don't worry about it. I'll bet everything turns out just fine. But, you might email him just the same to let him know that you "goofed".

Russ

Ramos,

This should make you feel a little better since it's much higher on the stupidity meter. When I first started selling, I once shipped a coin to an unknown buyer with low feedback before I received payment. He sent me an eMail saying he was sending payment, and the eMail was signed "Reverend" of such and such Church, so I stupidly figured he must be okay.

Of course, he never paid.

Russ, NCNE

kryptonitecomics

I have left feedback more than once for buyers.....and they never paid so.....merry Christmas to them...and I relisted the items


I also once sent out 76 brand new Atari 2600 Games still in sealed boxes to a bidder who hadn't paid yet....it took me 3-months to get paid......I almost had to drive cross country to collect

So as you can see....we have all made plenty of stupid mistakes...though Russ's sound much worse then mine

mozin

Ebay feedback for this seller is very positive. Don't worry, you did not screw up.

nankraut

Russ said: This should make you feel a little better since it's much higher on the stupidity meter. When I first started selling, I once shipped a coin to an unknown buyer with low feedback before I received payment. He sent me an eMail saying he was sending payment, and the eMail was signed "Reverend" of such and such Church, so I stupidly figured he must be okay.

Yikes! I thought our preacher was acting kinda funny lately. I'm gonna ask him if he's a collector.

CoinResource

DONT WORRY YET

However, if you need it, eBay also has a fraud guarantee (which I've had to use before). So use this if you have to... The seller has to show proof of delivery and you have to show proof of payment. cm

Cladiator

PPPPPPPAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLLL??????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What are you doing boy?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Were you "not feeling well"? LMAO

AgileMJOLNIR

Yeah Paul what the hell. Whats the matter with you! You should be banned from Ebay for that!

majorbigtime

<< <i>DONT WORRY YET

However, if you need it, eBay also has a fraud guarantee >>



Yeah sure. It's as good as tits on a boar and guaranties that you will be both inconvenienced and defrauded!

famousramos

Well I can always chalk this one up to experience!!! Thanks for everybody's input.




Oh yea and THANKS CLADIATOR and AGILE, hope you find some coprolite while digging up those pop-tops!

Hey Agile I wouldn't criticize people getting banned on ebay if you know what I mean hehe