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  • ManorcourtmanManorcourtman Posts: 8,181 ✭✭✭✭✭
    We want updatesimage
  • WalmannWalmann Posts: 2,806
    The second chance offer may be dubious in another way.

    That you received this so quickly after your email wanting registered insured mail.

    There is the outside chance that this second chance offer may have been a ploy to get you to pay "quickly" in order for that second chance offer not to be completed. Since you have the members id you may want to check out his feedback.

    Most likely they were a potential victim but it is not unthinkable for a grifter to imploy pressure to complete the transaction.
  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭


    << <i>We want updatesimage >>



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    +1
    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,141 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Did you hear that the Governor's mansion in West Virginia burned down?
    Almost took out the whole trailer park.

    What's the difference between Virginia and West Virginia?
    In Virginia, Moosehead is a beer. In West Virginia it's a misdemeanor.

    Did you hear that they have raised the minimum drinking age in West Virginia to 32?
    It seems they want to keep alcohol out of the high schools!

    What's the difference between a Maryland zoo and a West Virginia zoo?
    On the cage in a Maryland zoo, it will have the name of the animal and the scientific name in Latin. A West Virginia zoo will have the name of the animal and a recipe.

    Sorry, I just couldn't resist. >>



    What do you get if you line up 32 West Virginians in a row?

    "A full set of teeth."

    Sorry couldn't resist either
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
  • SUMORADASUMORADA Posts: 4,797

    Ok......here we go..

    As I said I reported this to ebay the other night,
    The next morning I got a "bulls&*t generic" message from ebay re-directing me to report whatever somewhere else in there system, I left it at that.

    BTW I never said anything to the seller about the OP contacting me and stating that he got a SCO.
    So Monday I checked with my bank to make sure I was covered if I did this and got stuck, They said I am covered.

    So I cleared all but 160.00 dollars out of my paypal account so I could do as suggested earlier in this post and used a credit card to fund the paypal payment,
    Yesterday I received a message from paypal that the item was shipped and got a tracking # which I checked this morning, The package is on its way, now whats in the package is the problem.

    I know what you are thinking and you may be correct, When I have a gut feeling about something, as I do about this, I see it through......so in a day or two we will know...
    I will post when I receive the package !

    This could turn into another call me stupid thread.........image
  • You my friend, have a brass set.


    I hope you get it. Good luck for sure.
    Looking for Au Classic Commems...
    Also looking for VF-EF Seated halves.

    Sell me your old auction catalogs...image
  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
    When the "coin" arrives, do NOT acknowledge receipt - to PP or the seller - until
    you are satisfied that you got what you paid for. Do NOT leave FB, quickly.

    The seller is likely subject to the 21-day hold. This hold will be applied PAST the
    delivery date on the DC/SC. The refund process is smoother, if the money is still
    on hold.


    ////////


    Also.......

    It would be good to open the package in the presence of a postal worker.
    IF there is a rock in the envelope, having a witness is a good thing.

    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
  • adamlaneusadamlaneus Posts: 6,969 ✭✭✭
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  • SUMORADASUMORADA Posts: 4,797

    Well I just got the package, opened it in front of the Mail Carrier.......that POS put a 1987 lincoln cent loose in the envelope.
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  • DNADaveDNADave Posts: 7,303 ✭✭✭✭✭
    say it isn't so.
  • So what's your plan?
  • fcfc Posts: 12,793 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Well I just got the package, opened it in front of the Mail Carrier.......that POS put a 1987 lincoln cent loose in the envelope. >>



    as predicted. i hope you enjoyed wasting your time except for the fact you saved
    someone else from wasting their time ;-)


  • << <i>Well I just got the package, opened it in front of the Mail Carrier.......that POS put a 1987 lincoln cent loose in the envelope. >>



    image

    Sorry, I couldn't resist. You got more than I expected you would.

    Good luck getting your money back.
    Mark Piersall
    Random Collector
    www.marksmedals.com
  • jessewvujessewvu Posts: 5,065 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's good you opened it in front of a mail carrier so you have proof FROM the delivery company what the contents were. Good luck with the rest of this story, keep us posted!
  • garsmithgarsmith Posts: 5,894 ✭✭
    Sounds like you got a good case for interstate fraud, contact the senders local PD.
  • dac076dac076 Posts: 817
    that POS put a 1987 lincoln cent loose in the envelope.

    Ouch. That's adding insult to injury.


  • << <i>Well I just got the package, opened it in front of the Mail Carrier.......that POS put a 1987 lincoln cent loose in the envelope. >>



    I guess he won't be getting positive feedback then.

  • jmj3esqjmj3esq Posts: 5,421
    Wow. That was a bad gamble. Good luck.
  • SUMORADASUMORADA Posts: 4,797
    Feedback has been left.........image 304kshears


  • << <i>Feedback has been left.........image 304kshears >>




    I'm not sure that was in your best interests... Sometimes paypal and ebay considers the matter closed if feedback has been left........

    Of course, in your case, you paid with a credit card via paypal. so they should back you up too.....

    Best of luck......


  • << <i>

    << <i>Feedback has been left.........image 304kshears >>




    I'm not sure that was in your best interests... Sometimes paypal and ebay considers the matter closed if feedback has been left........

    Of course, in your case, you paid with a credit card via paypal. so they should back you up too.....

    Best of luck...... >>



    The matter is closed only if "Positive" Feedback has been left.
  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
    "The matter is closed only if "Positive" Feedback has been left."

    ////////////////////////////////////

    The matter is NEVER considered "closed," based on FB.

    THOUSANDS of legitimate/fraudulent INRs and SNADs are successfully filed, AFTER FB has been left.

    ...........


    Report the guy here, to get his name on the rolling list:


    CRIME

    ..........................


    File a SNAD with PayPal immediately. (That is only $200 BP.)

    AFTER PP decides in your favor.....

    File a SNAD with the credit card company. (They will spring for the $700.)
    (You have at least 180-days to file with the CC company. Often, years
    pass before chargebacks are filed; has to do with when the fraud is
    discovered. No rush.

    Doing it in this order assures that the RICO-Enterprise PP will lose $200.

    Call T&S at EBAY.

    Call the police in the guy's town/city.
    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
  • You can report an internet crime to the FBI and other authorities, both state and Federal, using this site : LINK

    Based on my past experience, You will likely not see your money again. Sorry.
    Successful BST purchases from: WaterSport, commoncents123, Hyperion, mozeppa, Mar327, coinlieutenant, Placid, MFH, fishteeth, FilthyBroke, SilverEagles92, illini420, barberman55, pcgs69 (2x) & 123cents

    History of the US Constitution Coin Set
  • droopyddroopyd Posts: 5,381 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Well I just got the package, opened it in front of the Mail Carrier.......that POS put a 1987 lincoln cent loose in the envelope. >>



    even a replica 09svdb would have been worth more.


    Me at the Springfield coin show:
    image
    60 years into this hobby and I'm still working on my Lincoln set!

  • That is truly a POS who would do this................

    I would contact the local PD in his jurisdiction. I was scammed on an Internet (non-eBay) purchase a couple years ago and the local State's attorney recovered my $40.

    My CC had already credited me the $40 and when I called to let them know I got my $$ back via the courts, they said "don't worry about it". I ended up with an $80 refund on a $40 purchase!

    P.S. This was a lawsuit initiated by another party and the local PD got my name through the BBB whom I had contacted.

    Good Luck!
  • RunnersDadRunnersDad Posts: 1,080 ✭✭✭
    WOW! I am certainly sorry to hear about this. Hopefully you get the situation resolved and receive a refund in whole. Good luck!
    Mike

    Visit my son's caringbridge page @ Runner's Caringbridge Page

    "To Give Anything Less than Your Best, Is to Sacrifice the Gift" - Steve Prefontaine
  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭


    << <i>You can report an internet crime to the FBI and other authorities, both state and Federal, using this site : LINK

    Based on my past experience, You will likely not see your money again. Sorry. >>



    ///////////////////////////////////////

    Of COURSE he will see his money again.

    He paid via PayPal with a credit card.
    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭

    More Victims?


    Serial Crook
    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
  • mrpotatoheaddmrpotatoheadd Posts: 7,576 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Of COURSE he will see his money again. >>

    What he *won't* see again is the time he has to spend dealing with this that could have been otherwise spent on something more enjoyable or productive.

    << <i>More Victims?


    Serial Crook >>

    You say "victims", I say "idiots". How stupid do you have to be to bid on an auction like that, anyway? image
  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,141 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>More Victims?


    Serial Crook >>



    absolutely ... this seller will be NARUD in no time ... unfortunately the damage has been done & it's unlikely that the authorities will even bother ...
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
  • seems like a lot of hassle to neg someone and now battle to get your money back.
  • drwstr123drwstr123 Posts: 7,049 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>seems like a lot of hassle to neg someone and now battle to get your money back. >>


    There's nothing on cable, so it's kinda like a Pay-Per-View.... only different.
  • rgCoinGuyrgCoinGuy Posts: 7,478
    Looks like the second chancer got the VDB coin Feedback
    imageQuid pro quo. Yes or no?
  • adamlaneusadamlaneus Posts: 6,969 ✭✭✭
    Hm.

    image

    image


    Sorry for your pain. I wish you a speedy recovery!
  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Looks like the second chancer got the VDB coin Feedback >>




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    I thought the SC guy was warned.

    I guess folks just don't care anymore, because the credit-card company has their backs.

    The CRIMINAL should be NARUd in a matter of hours. It is doubtful that they ever
    got a dime out of PayPal; 21-day hold should be in play.

    Some CRIMINALS are stupid, stupid, stupid.
    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
  • vplitevplite Posts: 1,385 ✭✭✭
    Is it possible that it was just an honest mistake? image

    Oh well, you won't be out any money, just a little hassle.

    Thanks for an entertaining thread.
    The Golden Rule: Those with the gold make the rules.
  • lathmachlathmach Posts: 4,720


    << <i>Well I just got the package, opened it in front of the Mail Carrier.......that POS put a 1987 lincoln cent loose in the envelope. >>





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    Sorry I'm laffing my ass off.

    Ray
  • drwstr123drwstr123 Posts: 7,049 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Eric, Here's another if you want to try to break even.....
    '09 S VDB
  • <<<Hope we don't see a thread in a couple weeks on here from someone crying about a great deal they thought
    they were getting on Ebay and now the seller is no where to be found and they can't get their money back. >>>

    Ding ding ding give Lope the prize for foresight!


    Eric, I don't want to pile on but if you look at your motive for the purchase it boils down to an emotion that has been used by scamsters for centuries..... greed.... getting something valuable for next to nothing.

    I hope everything turns out OK for you but you really need to look at your own motives, I'm not buying the "well at least I'll keep someone else from being ripped off" excuse because the 2nd chance offer also bagged another buyer even after he was warned. If thats not being greedy, nothing is. Stick to the reputable, honest, dealers, and pay a fair price, not some yokel in WV with an "amazing find".

    John
  • Any news?
  • SUMORADASUMORADA Posts: 4,797
    I hope everything turns out OK for you but you really need to look at your own motives, I'm not buying the "well at least I'll keep someone else from being ripped off"

    I do appreciate all of the thoughts , However I did not make the statement above, I did repeat what someone else said in an earlier post, I'm not the "
    Throw myself into a Volcano to save the island" type, as far as looking at my own motives..in this situation..no need to, Profit period,

    By your definition I guess buying a Lottery ticket is greedy, its a gamble, if that's greed I'm guilty as charged.

    I think this is bothering more folks then it does me, I took a gamble, I lost, Its not the end of the world, I knew what the risks were, I'm over it.

    If everyone thought and acted the same the world would be a very boring place.........image
  • drwstr123drwstr123 Posts: 7,049 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The greater the risk.....(you know)
    I bought from this pic for $70.00-
    image

    re-grade:
    image
  • mrpotatoheaddmrpotatoheadd Posts: 7,576 ✭✭✭


    << <i>By your definition I guess buying a Lottery ticket is greedy, its a gamble, if that's greed I'm guilty as charged. >>

    When you buy a lottery ticket, if it doesn't have the winnng numbers, you can't return it for a refund. image
  • <<<I hope everything turns out OK for you but you really need to look at your own motives, I'm not buying the "well at least I'll keep someone else from being ripped off"

    I do appreciate all of the thoughts , However I did not make the statement above, I did repeat what someone else said in an earlier post, I'm not the "
    Throw myself into a Volcano to save the island" type, as far as looking at my own motives..in this situation..no need to, Profit period,

    By your definition I guess buying a Lottery ticket is greedy, its a gamble, if that's greed I'm guilty as charged.

    I think this is bothering more folks then it does me, I took a gamble, I lost, Its not the end of the world, I knew what the risks were, I'm over it.

    If everyone thought and acted the same the world would be a very boring place.........>>>


    You're right of course, I just didn't think there was a snowballs chance in hell that it could be a legit offer. You have every right to do as you please.
  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭

    At least the SCUM got NARUd.


    304kshears ( 16) Not a registered user


    .....................


    Some towns in a South American country were having a terrible
    problem with drunk-drivers hurting pedestrians during the 1970s.

    The solution was to set up roadside tribunals. Drunk drivers were
    tried on the spot, found guilty, and EXECUTED immediately.

    EBAY could be cleaned-up quickly, if justice was allowed to prevail.
    If "white-collar' criminals were dealt with properly, ALL of commerce
    would be smoother and more equitable.
    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.


  • << <i>

    By your definition I guess buying a Lottery ticket is greedy, its a gamble, if that's greed I'm guilty as charged.

    I think this is bothering more folks then it does me, I took a gamble, I lost, Its not the end of the world, I knew what the risks were, I'm over it.

    If everyone thought and acted the same the world would be a very boring place.........image >>



    I believe it all depends on how much you are willing to gamble.

    If you have a million dollars to gamble with, then $1000 is not a big deal. If you need the $1000 to feed your family, then $1000 is a big deal.

    Buying a lottery ticket only costs me $1.00, most likely, I buy $5.00 a week. Not a big deal, even though I will probably never win ...
  • SUMORADASUMORADA Posts: 4,797
    I believe it all depends on how much you are willing to gamble.

    I agree 100%, and I'm not a millionaire...not even close, and 1000.00 is a lot of $$ to me, but again it was a gamble that I was willing to take, and did take, I will suffer the consequences, no one else, and I'm OK with the decision I made, thats why they call it "Gambling.".....and not "Winning"

    PS the lotto is fourteen million to 1.............image
  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
    I am NOT seeing ANY gamble here.

    PayPal and the credit-card company always have the buyer's back.

    The money will be refunded to both buyers.
    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
  • SUMORADASUMORADA Posts: 4,797

    UPDATE ON THE RECENT RAPE AND PILAGE:

    Status
    The seller has offered to refund your payment if the merchandise is returned in its original condition. Please send the merchandise to the seller at the following address:

    XXXXXXXXXXXX Keyser, WV 26726, United States

    You are responsible for shipping and handling costs associated with returning the item.


    Dear SUMORADA INC ERIC E BEERS,

    Thanks for all your patience while we reviewed your claim. Were pleased to
    tell you that weve completed our investigation and have found the claim in
    your favor.

    Complaint Details
    -----------------------------------
    Seller's Name: Goodies Galore
    Seller's Email:XXXXXXXXX@verizon.net
    Seller's Transaction ID: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

    Transaction Date: Jul 28, 2008
    Transaction Amount: -$940.01 USD
    Your Transaction ID: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
    Case Number: PP-XXXXXXXXXXXX

    Buyer's Transaction ID: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
    -----------------------------------

    To qualify for a refund, you must return the item to the seller, in the
    same condition you received it, within 10 calendar days of the date of this
    email. You are responsible for the cost of returning the merchandise.

    The seller would like you to ship the item to this address:

    XXXXXXXXXXXXXKeyser, WV 26726United States

    For transactions equal to $250.00 USD (or the equivalent in the currency of
    the transaction) or more in value, you must require the recipient's
    signature when the item is received.

    To provide us with the tracking information, log in to the Resolution
    Center within 10 days or by emailing disputeassistance@paypal.com. We'll
    share the tracking information with the seller.

    When the shipment is verified by PayPal or by the seller, your refund will
    be issued. If the shipment can't be verified, the claim will be canceled.

    You can choose to cancel this claim if you decide to resolve the issue
    directly with the seller. You can cancel a claim at any time by logging in
    to your PayPal account and going to the Resolution Center.

    For additional assistance, call us on our Customer Support phone line at
    1-800-717-EBAY (1-800-717-3229) 6AM-9PM PT, 7 days a week. This phone
    number is available by invitation only to help valued members like you.

    We appreciate all the purchases you've made on eBay and hope you'll
    continue to buy on eBay for a long time to come.

    Sincerely,
    Protection Services Department
    PayPal, an eBay Company

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