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nencoinnencoin Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭✭
Just received this somewhat humorous message from an eBay bidder:

Aparently ebay/paypal is not willing to give me the promised 10$ redemption code and I am noy going to pay the item before I get 10$ off. It is a shame for such a big company to trick out people by advertising it first. You have now two options, either you report me to ebay or you give me the 10$ off.
Best regards

xxxx

P.s. Sorry for the inconvenience and merry christmas to you and your family



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  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Oh, geez. Out the bidder so we can block him.

    Russ, NCNE
  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What was your reply?
  • notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭
    Sounds like he got an ebay $10 off code and it's not working and he doesn't realize it is ebay he should be complaining to rather than you.
  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,476 ✭✭✭✭✭
    And, just what is the ID for this stalwart of society?

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • 53BKid53BKid Posts: 2,174 ✭✭✭
    What cajones!
    HAPPY COLLECTING!!!
  • I'd like $10 just for reading this....
    ......Larry........image
  • nencoinnencoin Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭✭
    I immediately proceeded to file a NPB dispute, and then got the following message:

    I have a better idea, just get in contact with me and we figure something out.


    So I responded with:

    Hi xxxx. I'm not sure what you would like for us to do. This sounds like an issue between you and eBay or Paypal. We would like to be paid for the item you bid on and won, and the total due is $201. We can give you another week or so to pay, if that helps.



  • Just another Example Of E-Bay at it's Finest! I Think Jerry hit the nail on the Head. The buyer is Blaming the Seller instead of E-Bay. Now if This does'nt get resolved.....Well,all i can say is "Been there done That". Paperwork Mess for the seller and the buyer walks away. Typical E-Bay situation that happens far too often. Ray in Florida..
  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,086 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>We would like to be paid for the item you bid on and won, and the total due is $201. >>

    To the point and it even rhymes! image
  • nencoinnencoin Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭✭
    Lol. Here's the latest. This last message was sent NOT using the eBay message system:

    Why don't we do the following. We open up a disput
    and close the whole transaction. You get your listing
    fees back and I can contact you directly and buy the
    coin from you with a bank check of 190$ including
    shipping. Therefore, you do not pay the ebay and
    paypal fees, and I get 10$ off.

    And ebay/paypal do not get a dime of this transaction.

    A bank check is 100% secure and I trust you that you
    will send the item.
  • cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 7,928 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Out them! I want to block them!
    You Suck! Awarded 6/2008- 1901-O Micro O Morgan, 8/2008- 1878 VAM-123 Morgan, 9/2022 1888-O VAM-1B3 H8 Morgan | Senior Regional Representative- ANACS Coin Grading. Posted opinions on coins are my own, and are not an official ANACS opinion.
  • lol i like the Idea of not paying any fees to Ebay, but this guy is a clown. out him.
  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>You have now two options, either you report me to ebay or you give me the 10$ off.
    Best regards

    xxxx

    P.s. Sorry for the inconvenience and merry christmas to you and your family >>



    Chris - You should respond by saying, "How about YOU give me $20 and we call it even. Otherwise, I neg you and then report you to ebay thus getting you suspended. And have a happy holiday as well image."





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  • << <i>We would like to be paid for the item you bid on and won, and the total due is $201. >>



    This is a great Haiku poem, way to go image
  • jmski52jmski52 Posts: 23,024 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You would be providing a valuable service to out this idiot.
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    I knew it would happen.
  • slipgateslipgate Posts: 2,301 ✭✭
    Come on people! Have you just fallen off the turnip truck? This is OBVIOUSLY a scam. As soon as "Bank Check" came into the picture, it was clear. This guy set this up from the start. File your NPB, send the emails to ebay and move on!

    Sheesh!
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  • YaHaYaHa Posts: 4,220
    I spent $10 at Starbucks this morning and afternoon, give the guy the discount and move on. It is the Holidays people. I know the buyer is wrong but the time and energy over $10? Ba/Hum/Bug. Merry Holidays to all. Yaha
  • ebaytraderebaytrader Posts: 3,312 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Lol. Here's the latest. This last message was sent NOT using the eBay message system:

    Why don't we do the following. We open up a disput
    and close the whole transaction. You get your listing
    fees back and I can contact you directly and buy the
    coin from you with a bank check of 190$ including
    shipping. Therefore, you do not pay the ebay and
    paypal fees, and I get 10$ off.

    And ebay/paypal do not get a dime of this transaction.

    A bank check is 100% secure and I trust you that you
    will send the item. >>





    I'd do that in a heartbeat.

  • savoyspecialsavoyspecial Posts: 7,296 ✭✭✭✭
    >>>I spent $10 at Starbucks this morning and afternoon, give the guy the discount and move on. It is the Holidays people. I know the buyer is wrong but the time and energy over $10? Ba/Hum/Bug. Merry Holidays to all. Yaha>>>


    while this is no doubt true (overpriced coffee, i mean) to do such would only encourage this extortion.....next time it might be $20 or $30 or more if the buyer sees that this action gets results

    greg

    www.brunkauctions.com



  • << <i>Come on people! Have you just fallen off the turnip truck? This is OBVIOUSLY a scam. As soon as "Bank Check" came into the picture, it was clear. This guy set this up from the start. File your NPB, send the emails to ebay and move on!

    Sheesh! >>



    What's a bank check, anyway? I have someone wanting to pay me by bank check. Not a good thing?
    Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."

    image


  • << <i>I spent $10 at Starbucks this morning and afternoon, give the guy the discount and move on. It is the Holidays people. I know the buyer is wrong but the time and energy over $10? Ba/Hum/Bug. Merry Holidays to all. Yaha >>


    image.....$10 Bucks for a cup of coffee & a donut and they call me dumb.....!!!!!!....image
    ......Larry........image
  • BarryBarry Posts: 10,100 ✭✭✭
    I can contact you directly and buy the
    coin from you with a bank check of 190$ including
    shipping. Therefore, you do not pay the ebay and
    paypal fees, and I get 10$ off.



    Why do some people put the dollar sign AFTER the number?
    ?Do they also put a period or question mark at the beginning of a sentence
  • Si
    Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."

    image
  • YaHaYaHa Posts: 4,220


    << <i>

    << <i>I spent $10 at Starbucks this morning and afternoon, give the guy the discount and move on. It is the Holidays people. I know the buyer is wrong but the time and energy over $10? Ba/Hum/Bug. Merry Holidays to all. Yaha >>


    image.....$10 Bucks for a cup of coffee & a donut and they call me dumb.....!!!!!!....image >>



    Darn thats how I feel sometimes when paying the $10 bucks. I remember my grandfather paid a quarter for a cup of Jo. Yaha
  • slipgateslipgate Posts: 2,301 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Come on people! Have you just fallen off the turnip truck? This is OBVIOUSLY a scam. As soon as "Bank Check" came into the picture, it was clear. This guy set this up from the start. File your NPB, send the emails to ebay and move on!

    Sheesh! >>



    What's a bank check, anyway? I have someone wanting to pay me by bank check. Not a good thing? >>



    A bank check or cashiers check is incredibly easy to couterfeit and can take MONTHS to come back as a bad check once you deposit it. I would not accept anything accept paypal or personal check. The broken English in this response says it all.
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  • dohdoh Posts: 6,457 ✭✭✭
    I agree with Slipgate, this is almost certainly a scam. File a report with eBay and let them deal with it. This guy is from another country and the whole bank check thing....no dice.
    Positive BST transactions with: too many names to list! 36 at last count.


  • << <i>Just received this somewhat humorous message from an eBay bidder:

    Aparently ebay/paypal is not willing to give me the promised 10$ redemption code and I am noy going to pay the item before I get 10$ off. It is a shame for such a big company to trick out people by advertising it first. You have now two options, either you report me to ebay or you give me the 10$ off.
    Best regards

    xxxx

    P.s. Sorry for the inconvenience and merry christmas to you and your family >>



    Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, the holidays and dealing with the general public. All of us who sell on EBAY, we're living the dream! It just doesn't get any better that this. image

    YAHA, I respectfully disagree with you. I realize it is the holidays and a time of giving. But I would rather give to those in need then let some slug like this guy weasel out of $10.image
    Best Regards,

    Rob


    "Those guys weren't Fathers they were...Mothers."

    image
  • Tell him to send you $180 cash.
  • LALASD4LALASD4 Posts: 3,602 ✭✭✭
    Give him Ebay's/Paypal's phone # and ask him to call them. Give him the 20% off code too.image
    Coin Collector, Chicken Owner, Licensed Tax Preparer & Insurance Broker/Agent.
    San Diego, CA


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  • VTCoinsVTCoins Posts: 1,361 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>We would like to be paid for the item you bid on and won, and the total due is $201. >>



    This is a great Haiku poem, way to go image >>



    More like Dr. Seuss.
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    (802)773-3883

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    Buy, sell and trade all coins, US paper money, jewelry, diamonds and anything made of gold, silver or platinum.
  • OUT HIM!
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  • nencoinnencoin Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭✭
    Based on a few more emails from this person, I think they are truly just annoyed at eBay/Paypal, and aggravated at the principle of the whole coupon situation. They are an eBay newb, which probably explains their off-the-wall suggestion of ME giving them the $10 discount instead of Paypal. It did not have the feel of a scam (plus, it's a cheap coin), and their phone number is legitimate....it's someone who works in a research department at a major U.S. university. They said they are done with eBay, and I think I believe them. I'll check periodically to make sure they aren't bidding on other items. If they are, then I'll definitely post the ebay id so folks can block them.

    I've been on eBay for a long time and like most sellers, have gotten my share of really bizarre comments, requests, threats, etc. via eBayers. But this person's first message was so silly, I had to post it.
  • Look, just post the name and we are done here
  • Tell him to send postal money order for $195. Ebay and Paypal always favor the buyer. No matter how wrong they are. They treat every1 like SSSSHHHHH######TTTT.....
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  • FullStepJeffsFullStepJeffs Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭
    I was kinda ticked off that all the codes wouldn't work either, since I factored in the bid the extra cash, but when it didn't work, I paid...

    Tell the newbie to pay up.

    BTW, still have the coin you sold me many years ago Northeast.

    Steve
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  • BBNBBN Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭
    If this guy is making this big of a fuss over $10 then he has no business to be bidding on something for $200.

    I know this much. I know there are buyer only members here, but I can honestly tell you as a buyer and seller I've had 10x more problems with buyers than with sellers.

    I'm with others. Out him now so we can block him

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  • LokiLoki Posts: 897 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Lol. Here's the latest. This last message was sent NOT using the eBay message system:

    Why don't we do the following. We open up a disput
    and close the whole transaction. You get your listing
    fees back and I can contact you directly and buy the
    coin from you with a bank check of 190$ including
    shipping. Therefore, you do not pay the ebay and
    paypal fees, and I get 10$ off.

    And ebay/paypal do not get a dime of this transaction.

    A bank check is 100% secure and I trust you that you
    will send the item. >>





    I'd do that in a heartbeat. >>

    image
  • ArizonaJackArizonaJack Posts: 4,029 ✭✭✭
    Ebay is on my S$%^list, I closed my store and ended all listings and subscriptions this morning, they will not allow me to cancel my account due to a cpl outstanding transactions still.

    Read this feedback link and understand Ebay has taken side of seller on this when I asked for feedback review. Unbelievable. Ebay on the phone stated they cannot remove feedback just because you were not happy with transaction results, LOL.

    This was a redflagged seller with stolen Heritage pics last Friday? night,and a cpl of us got proactive to out the crook, looks like I was shooting myself in the foot too. Anyways, again, Ebay puts profit before everything else.......4 years, 99.9% 1900+, 5 stars, they side with the crook. Go figure.

    If I am welcome,I need a new seller venue, I will get in touch with ILike Coins, or whatever they are called, C Merlo..............................................



    sellers feedback here
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  • TavernTreasuresTavernTreasures Posts: 1,262 ✭✭✭
    Seems like a lot of people are looking out for EBAY.
    Advanced collector of BREWERIANA. Early beer advertising (beer cans, tap knobs, foam scrapers, trays, tin signs, lithos, paper, etc)....My first love...U.S. COINS!
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Read this feedback link and understand Ebay has taken side of seller on this when I asked for feedback review. Unbelievable. Ebay on the phone stated they cannot remove feedback just because you were not happy with transaction results, LOL.

    This was a redflagged seller with stolen Heritage pics last Friday? night,and a cpl of us got proactive to out the crook, looks like I was shooting myself in the foot too. Anyways, again, Ebay puts profit before everything else.......4 years, 99.9% 1900+, 5 stars, they side with the crook. Go figure.

    If I am welcome,I need a new seller venue, I will get in touch with ILike Coins, or whatever they are called, C Merlo..............................................

    sellers feedback here >>



    I cannot believe that slimeball hasn't been NARU'd.

    ArizonaJack,

    Don't give up hope. Just because one of the eBay nitwit drones told you the feedback could not be removed doesn't mean it won't happen. I've seen cases like this before where eBay was slow to nuke a scumbag, but when they finally did said scumbag's feedback comments were removed.

    Russ, NCNE
  • cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 7,928 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Ebay is on my S$%^list, I closed my store and ended all listings and subscriptions this morning, they will not allow me to cancel my account due to a cpl outstanding transactions still.

    Read this feedback link and understand Ebay has taken side of seller on this when I asked for feedback review. Unbelievable. Ebay on the phone stated they cannot remove feedback just because you were not happy with transaction results, LOL.

    This was a redflagged seller with stolen Heritage pics last Friday? night,and a cpl of us got proactive to out the crook, looks like I was shooting myself in the foot too. Anyways, again, Ebay puts profit before everything else.......4 years, 99.9% 1900+, 5 stars, they side with the crook. Go figure.

    If I am welcome,I need a new seller venue, I will get in touch with ILike Coins, or whatever they are called, C Merlo..............................................



    sellers feedback here >>





    PM Sent
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  • RWBRWB Posts: 8,082
    Not funny in any sense. "Pathetic" is a better word.
  • You gonna out the bastidge or not?
    //ab

  • MyqqyMyqqy Posts: 9,777
    I would also like to know who this joker is that doesn't want to pay his $200 win because of a faulty $10 coupon. Please... image
    My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable !


  • << <i>I spent $10 at Starbucks this morning and afternoon, give the guy the discount and move on. It is the Holidays people. I know the buyer is wrong but the time and energy over $10? Ba/Hum/Bug. Merry Holidays to all. Yaha >>




    No way would I do that! This guy is disgruntal over $10 coupon and wants the seller to give in, then Ba/Hum/Bug to the buyer. By the way I like "Merry Christmas" better than "Merry Holidays".image
  • YaHaYaHa Posts: 4,220


    << <i>

    << <i>I spent $10 at Starbucks this morning and afternoon, give the guy the discount and move on. It is the Holidays people. I know the buyer is wrong but the time and energy over $10? Ba/Hum/Bug. Merry Holidays to all. Yaha >>




    No way would I do that! This guy is disgruntal over $10 coupon and wants the seller to give in, then Ba/Hum/Bug to the buyer. By the way I like "Merry Christmas" better than "Merry Holidays".image >>



    The reason I stated MERRY HOLIDAYS, is the respect to all that cherish their religion during their special times. See I learned years ago how to respect all people, maybe you should also. It's your choice my friend. Yaha


  • << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>I spent $10 at Starbucks this morning and afternoon, give the guy the discount and move on. It is the Holidays people. I know the buyer is wrong but the time and energy over $10? Ba/Hum/Bug. Merry Holidays to all. Yaha >>




    No way would I do that! This guy is disgruntal over $10 coupon and wants the seller to give in, then Ba/Hum/Bug to the buyer. By the way I like "Merry Christmas" better than "Merry Holidays".image >>



    The reason I stated MERRY HOLIDAYS, is the respect to all that cherish their religion during their special times. See I learned years ago how to respect all people, maybe you should also. It's your choice my friend. Yaha >>



    I do respect all and very aware of all holidays in December, but using the "Merry Holidays" just takes Christmas out of "Christmas". Really " Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays" is more politicaly correct. Christmas Controversy
  • PC never really caught on around here.

    Merry Christmas.
    Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."

    image
  • ArizonaJackArizonaJack Posts: 4,029 ✭✭✭
    It gets real good when you go to the tree lot and they only have Holiday trees in stock, no Christmas trees...........thats another thread for another site
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