I need feedback on seller "game-time-collectibles"

bbcemporium · January 21, 2009 12:28PM

About a week ago, I purchased a 1957 Topps baseball set on eBay from seller Game-time-collectibles. The seller's name is David Hobson and has a website at www.baseballcardbuyer.com. I do not know him personally, but he appears to be a very reputable seller. He has great feedback, a nice website, and I've heard positive things about him from other people.

Now, let me get to the bad news. After I purchased the set, someone on this forum mentioned that the Bobby Richardson card looked to be trimmed. I contacted the seller, and he agreed it was trimmed and would give me a discount. After a day from not hearing from him, I tried to contact him via email and received no response. No big deal, it was the weekend, so I waited until Monday and emailed him again. Still no response, and now I'm starting to get a little irritated, but still understand. I tried to contact him again today and no luck. So I'm starting to getter a little upset that I've received no response after 4 days, but I'm not suspicious at all about any foul play.

So about an hour ago, I check the listing and I see this seller is no longer a registered user on eBay! Uh oh, the red flags start appearing, so I go to his website to get his phone number. I call his phone number and his inbox is full so I can't leave a message! At this point I'm real suspicious that something is going on. I would like some input from you guys on how to proceed. Thanks in advance

firedawg45 · January 21, 2009 12:35PM

oh that fellow brings back a nightmare. i bought a 59 topps set in ex/mt shape. when i recieved it the star cards were picked through, creases,and some autographed which i didnt want nor did i ask for. i called him and left messages and emails. weeks later he calls me in a panic and says he will take care of it cause i asked for my 2100 refund back. no refund a week later. so now im pissed and call him, emailed him, and left negative feedback to get his attention and which it did. didmt take him long that he started threaten me with legal action for slander and other he stated...for such a christian fellow he cursed alot and i finally got my money back 4 weeks later, story over...

Dboneesq · January 21, 2009 12:36PM

Did you pay via PayPal? How long do you have to get your money back from them if it was a "BAD" transaction? If you are still within the time frame, I'd wait about 10 days from the day you won and if nothing is received by then I'd start the process to get my money back from PayPal. I've never had to seek a refund from PayPal, so I cannot be any more help. SORRY.

storm888 · January 21, 2009 12:37PM

ohmy

bbcemporium · January 21, 2009 12:40PM

Great, not the positive feedback I was looking for. Doesn't the fact that he canceled his eBay account a little troubling? Also, I payed through paypal and satisfied all the qualifications to be fully covered, but have never had to go through that process. Hopefully if this all falls apart I am covered. I already opened a Paypal dispute against him. I never open a dispute this early, but closing the eBay account really worried me.

MBMiller25 · January 21, 2009 12:41PM

bbcemporium · January 21, 2009 12:44PM

Since I have opened a dispute against him on Paypal, I'm assuming this will freeze his funds and hopefully force some action.

goose3 · January 21, 2009 12:47PM

did you pay with a CC through paypal?

storm888 · January 21, 2009 12:47PM

<< Since I have opened a dispute against him on Paypal, I'm assuming this will freeze his funds and hopefully force some action. >>

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If you choose to escalate the dispute to a "claim," your
refund will likely be nearly instant because he is NARUd.

bbcemporium · January 21, 2009 12:54PM

What is NARud? (I'm guessing "not a registered user?). And no, I did not use a CC, it was taken from a bank account.

goose3 · January 21, 2009 12:56PM

always give yourself some added protection in case paypal fails you when buying by using your CC !!!!!!

bbcemporium · January 21, 2009 12:57PM

Good advice, are CC companies pretty good about dealing with these issues?

storm888 · January 21, 2009 1:15PM

NARU = not a registered user

Always best to use a CC.

But, a debit card with the MC/VISA logo on it may - depending
on the UA - provide the same protection.

.........

In any event, PP will give you your money back EVEN if you
pay with PP-funds.

If I no longer wanted the cards, I would escalate to a claim NOW.
(The chances that the guy will send them are less than 50/50.)

bbcemporium · January 21, 2009 1:22PM

I can't escalate it to a claim for another 90 minutes, but I agree with your advice.

goose3 · January 21, 2009 1:33PM

<< 
In any event, PP will give you your money back EVEN if you
pay with PP-funds. >>

only if he has the money in his account, right?

billwaltonsbeard · January 21, 2009 1:36PM

How many 89 Fleer Reggie Millers do they have for sale?

bbcemporium · January 21, 2009 1:38PM

I thought with PP new full protection plan, they would cover the loss regardless if their is money in the person's account (or so I hope). But if someone could shed some light on this it would be nice.

storm888 · January 21, 2009 1:41PM

<< 

<< 
In any event, PP will give you your money back EVEN if you
pay with PP-funds. >>

only if he has the money in his account, right? >>

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No.

On an EBAY transaction, ALL PP-buyers are covered by BPP.
Both INR and SNAD are covered, regardless of funding method.
(PayPal pays, EVEN if they cannot get the money from the seller.)

AWAY from EBAY, there is NO "Buyer Protection Policy." Instead,
there is the "Buyer Complaint Policy." The BCP covers INR, if funds
are in the account. The BCP does NOT cover SNAD.

PP is a joy for honest sellers to use AWAY from EBAY.

bbcemporium · January 21, 2009 1:43PM

Hey, no dissing the 89 fleer Reggie Millers.

bbcemporium · January 21, 2009 2:03PM

Before I forget, I want to thank everyone for their input and advice. It was well appreciated. Joining this forum has been a great asset.

Dboneesq · January 21, 2009 2:32PM

<< Before I forget, I want to thank everyone for their input and advice. It was well appreciated. Joining this forum has been a great asset. >>

HOPE IT ALL WORKS OUT FOR YOU!

bbcemporium · January 21, 2009 2:40PM

Thanks. I still can't figure out why this guy would've canceled his eBay account out of the blue. If someone unregisters their account on eBay, can they re-register it at a later date and still maintain their previous feedbacks?

storm888 · January 21, 2009 3:04PM

"...I still can't figure out why this guy would've canceled his eBay account out of the blue...."

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I doubt he cancelled his account.

"We are unable to return search results because this seller's account has been suspended. We apologize for any inconvenience."

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Looks like one of his DSR stars may have fallen below 4.1 and then
popped back up. He would have been suspended for that, but not
necessarily NARUd.

If his credit-card on file expired, he could have been NARUd for
non-payment.

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

He had a bunch of pending sales. Hope nobody gets burned.

Recent Sales

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I wouldn't deal with him under ANY circumstances.

PoppaJ · January 22, 2009 11:29AM

bbcemporium,

For what it's worth....

David Hobson's bank denied a direct pay debit, thus freezing his account and as a result his eBay account was temporarily suspended.

Ebay has since acknowledged it and he will be back online soon.

Unless I have received false or inaccurate information, I would imagine David will take care of your situation. I have personally dealt with David numerous times and have never had a problem other than slower than most delivery times.

I would try emailing him again @ quote@baseballcardbuyer.com or phoning him @ 1-(800)-408-2955.

Good luck,

PoppaJ

bbcemporium · January 22, 2009 2:55PM

<< bbcemporium,

For what it's worth....

David Hobson's bank denied a direct pay debit, thus freezing his account and as a result his eBay account was temporarily suspended.

Ebay has since acknowledged it and he will be back online soon.

Unless I have received false or inaccurate information, I would imagine David will take care of your situation. I have personally dealt with David numerous times and have never had a problem other than slower than most delivery times.

I would try emailing him again @ quote@baseballcardbuyer.com or phoning him @ 1-(800)-408-2955.

Good luck,

PoppaJ >>

Thanks,
I got in touch with David today and we got things squared away. He was on a buying trip and hadn't checked his email, anyway he sent me my cards overnight and I should be receiving them tomorrow. I'm quite relieved things worked out. He turned out to be a pretty decent guy, but I'll feel a lot better when I have the cards in my hands.

WinPitcher · January 22, 2009 11:41PM

Did he address the Richardson discount?

Steve

bbcemporium · January 23, 2009 1:15AM

yes, he agreed the Richardson was trimmed and agreed to a discount. Once again, good catch

Kurtman9 · January 23, 2009 12:35PM

Also FWIW, I have purchased many cards from this seller without ever a problem. He was involved in a vending find a couple years ago and the cards were really nice.

bbcemporium · January 23, 2009 4:10PM

Well, I received the 57 set today and it looks great. The Richardson was trimmed, but everything else looked nice. Once again, thanks to members who posted, I appreciated the advice.

rbdjr1 · January 23, 2009 11:58PM

Your Seller is back on "fee-ebay", and his feedback seems ok!

Glad you got your '57 set, ...and possible "seller relief" for the trimmed Richardson!

rd

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I need feedback on seller "game-time-collectibles"