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A while back I posted THIS.

This was the first time in all my years of using eBay that I'd ever been burned.

Paypals verdict is below, but first I'd like to say that this seller is a image, and can kiss my image

It was nice to have Paypal to fall back on in this case; now I don't feel so bad about their premiums anymore image

Here is what Paypal sent:

We have concluded our investigation of the following complaint:

Complaint Details
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Transaction Date: Aug 14, 2006
Transaction Amount: -$365.20 USD
Your Transaction ID: 33149941YW345642X
Seller's Transaction ID: 5HD230477H6188257
Case Number: PP-194-679-268
Seller's Name: James Kidd
Seller's Email: jvk_75051@yahoo.com

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We found that the seller is at fault and this case has been closed in your
favor. Full recovery has been made of your funds. The credit should be
reflected in your account within 5 days.

We appreciate your patience and thank you for your cooperation during our
investigation.

Sincerely,
Cecilia
Protection Services Department
PayPal, an eBay Company

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    TassaTassa Posts: 2,373 ✭✭
    Did you ever hear back from the seller?
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    BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,525 ✭✭✭✭✭
    it is nice to hear a good paypal story every now and then...there are so few.
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    richardshipprichardshipp Posts: 5,647 ✭✭✭
    No, I never heard anything. As I did my own little detective work, I found out that the ebay and paypal info on the seller didn't match. When I called the number eBay provided it was disconnected.

    It's weird in that the seller had years of good feedback and then poof, gone.
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    The fact that PayPal was able to recover the funds indicates that the seller is not a scammer. If he were, he would have drained his accounts and you would have received nothing. I think perhaps something has happened to him.

    Russ, NCNE
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    19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,503 ✭✭✭✭
    Well I think you're pretty lucky that you got your money back. After all, since stuff didn't match up, the seller could have closed the account and then you would have been stiffed!

    As far as weird, weirder things have happened. Look at ManofCoins. All on the up and up, good forum reputation, great regiistry sets and then poof.........Dr. Jekyll!

    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
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    richardshipprichardshipp Posts: 5,647 ✭✭✭
    Russ,
    Now your making me have second thoughts. I hope that nothing real bad happened to the seller; I've got enough damage done to my karma already.

    For future reference... If Paypal had not been able to "recover" the funds, then would I have been "out" the money? I always thought it was some sort of insurance type thing or something?
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    << <i>The fact that PayPal was able to recover the funds indicates that the seller is not a scammer. If he were, he would have drained his accounts and you would have received nothing. I think perhaps something has happened to him.

    Russ, NCNE >>



    That is what I was thinking as well.
    Brandon Kelley - ANA - 972.746.9193 - http://www.bestofyesterdaycollectibles.com
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Russ,
    Now your making me have second thoughts. >>



    There's no reason for you to have second thoughts. You did exactly what you needed to do to protect yourself. The specific reasons for his non-performance is not an issue.



    << <i>For future reference... If Paypal had not been able to "recover" the funds, then would I have been "out" the money? >>



    Yes.

    Russ, NCNE

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    RarityRarity Posts: 1,458 ✭✭✭✭
    What if the seller just happened to change his Ebay ID?

    Wouldn't this change cause the new Ebay ID not to match with the previously setup Paypal account?
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Wouldn't this change cause the new Ebay ID not to match with the previously setup Paypal account? >>



    The PayPal account is not eBay ID specific. It's eMail address driven.

    Russ, NCNE
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    holeinone1972holeinone1972 Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭


    << <i>it is nice to hear a good paypal story every now and then...there are so few. >>

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    Not true, just like the evening news, there are very few horror stories. Those bad ones are the only ones brought to light.

    Most of us have had nothing but good experience with paypal, but who wants a post about, Hey I had another good paypal transaction. LOL

    image
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    Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,916 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I expect this thread will REALLY annoy the "PayPal is a Big Meanie" crowd....image

    Dave
    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
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    nencoinnencoin Posts: 1,319 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>it is nice to hear a good paypal story every now and then...there are so few. >>

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    Not true, just like the evening news, there are very few horror stories. Those bad ones are the only ones brought to light.

    Most of us have had nothing but good experience with paypal, but who wants a post about, Hey I had another good paypal transaction. LOL >>



    Great point!

    I know crazy, insane stuff goes on with Paypal sometimes, and many people get screwed. Fortunately, that hasn't happened to us YET (except for the rates they charge), and we've probably had a few thousand Paypal transactions.
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    ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭

    You were lucky this time. image
    Buyer and seller of vintage coin boards!
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    ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭

    And one other thing, be sure to leave negative feedback even if the guy is NARU.
    Buyer and seller of vintage coin boards!
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    holeinone1972holeinone1972 Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>it is nice to hear a good paypal story every now and then...there are so few. >>

    .


    Not true, just like the evening news, there are very few horror stories. Those bad ones are the only ones brought to light.

    Most of us have had nothing but good experience with paypal, but who wants a post about, Hey I had another good paypal transaction. LOL >>



    Great point!

    I know crazy, insane stuff goes on with Paypal sometimes, and many people get screwed. Fortunately, that hasn't happened to us YET (except for the rates they charge), and we've probably had a few thousand Paypal transactions. >>





    I know crazy, insane stuff goes on with Paypal sometimes, and many people get screwed. Fortunately, that hasn't happened to us YET (except for the rates they charge), and we've probably had a few thousand Paypal transactions. >>



    Their rates are about the same as regular credit card company. So pick them or call another company and pay their rates.

    I used to run an online store for salt water coral and clams, and I opened up an acct with a merchant company allowing my customers to enter their cc info securly, and giving them the sense of trust sometimes unfairly associated with paypal.

    Paypal is not the problem, it is some of the scum that uses them.

    Rob
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>And one other thing, be sure to leave negative feedback even if the guy is NARU. >>



    You can't leave feedback for a NARU'd user.

    Russ, NCNE
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    SandhawkSandhawk Posts: 1,154 ✭✭✭


    Pay for everything with a credit card - even thru Paypal - and you can get your money back from the CC company..................

    Paypal might close your account - but hey, at least you got your money back





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    nencoinnencoin Posts: 1,319 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Their rates are about the same as regular credit card company. >>



    I'm afraid that's not true, at least not in regards to the credit card processing company that we use (unless you consider the difference between 1.9% and 2.5% 'about the same'). Perhaps other merchants are paying rates similar to those that Paypal charges, but then they simply didn't do their homework or due diligence in negotiating competitive rates.
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    TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,026 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Pay Pal = ebay

    what one doesn't take, the other will.
    However, I leave a little in there drawing 5.03% interest image. It helps offset the monthly fees.

    If there were a verdict, I'd say MONOPOLY !
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    LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>If there were a verdict, I'd say MONOPOLY ! >>



    Or just the biggest and best sand box around!!!!
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    << <i>As far as weird, weirder things have happened. Look at ManofCoins. All on the up and up, good forum reputation, great regiistry sets and then poof.........Dr. Jekyll! >>


    image Dr Jekyll was the good clean cut scientist. The evil personality was Mr Hyde. You say he was all those things and THEN became Dr Jekyll? image
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    KonaheadKonahead Posts: 1,476 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>it is nice to hear a good paypal story every now and then...there are so few. >>

    .


    Not true, just like the evening news, there are very few horror stories. Those bad ones are the only ones brought to light.

    Most of us have had nothing but good experience with paypal, but who wants a post about, Hey I had another good paypal transaction. LOL >>




    image No problems with Paypal here.
    PEACE! This is the first day of the rest of your life.

    Fred, Las Vegas, NV
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