another eBay loser to block--update

coindeuce · December 9, 2006 12:21PM

Why losers like this actively bid on items without bothering to ask THE question(s) before the end of the listing is a mystery to me. This clown calls on the phone two days after receiving our invoice and asks "What does Terra Firma mean?" He is politely given a translation of the term, to which he responds "I'll take care of it." No payment after two weeks, no response to an unpaid item dispute, and a quick review of his feedback shows me all I needed to know about his true character.

What does "Terra Firma mean?"
The idiot emailed today with the lame excuse that "someone told me it was fake." Too bad the dimwit emailed directly instead of responding to the eBay unpaid item dispute. Just earned himself an unpaid item strike, and will likely be negged. All this after he was given a guarantee of authenticity and an unconditional 7 day return privilege. The real

about this situation is that the underbidder had emailed us prior to the end of the listing, and was very excited about his chances. Maybe he'll get the chance after all...

jgrinz · December 9, 2006 12:33PM

From the ground as in dug up

GoldenEyeNumismatics · December 9, 2006 12:56PM

strange looking coin!

garsmith · December 9, 2006 1:19PM

He doesn't look like anyone I want to deal with, blocked!

notwilight · December 9, 2006 1:40PM

Interesting half kindo cool. No idea what the value is. I have one in F12 that is probably my most valuable coin. Not much reverse detail.

I guess he thought this was some special coin recovered from a special place, eh?

I guess your tongue in cheek auction went over his head. Will you make a second chance offer?

--Jerry

coindeuce · December 9, 2006 1:56PM

<< I guess he thought this was some special coin recovered from a special place, eh?

Well, if he had to ask what terra firma means, he couldn't have too much capacity for any thought, eh?

I guess your tongue in cheek auction went over his head. Will you make a second chance offer? --Jerry >>

What part of the description implies tongue in cheek? I thought it was quite explicit. A very well worn, genuine 1794 Flowing Hair half. Nothing more, nothing less. Probably will make a second chance offer to the underbidder, who appears to appreciate the significance of the coin, if for no reason other than the date, to add to a date collection.

coindeuce · December 12, 2006 9:16AM

Bochiman · December 12, 2006 9:29AM

Well, sometimes that happens when people get "cute" with the wording in their auctions.

I don't mean to offend but I have found it better to write for the lowest common denominator in order to not have the problems. It's when people try to get cute or educated that problems can pop up.

Doesn't excuse the unpaid item dispute or his email, but it is still, imho, valid when doing an ebay auction....

Russ · December 12, 2006 9:31AM

I agree. I'd guess that better than half the general population doesn't have a clue what Terra Firma means.

Russ, NCNE

coindeuce · December 12, 2006 9:35AM

MEbbe so Russ. Guess Eyetralian is a dead language.

IrishMike · December 12, 2006 10:26AM

Then maybe again he studied Italian and not Latin.

Which btw is a dead language.

drwstr123 · December 12, 2006 10:30AM

I thought it meant, "Terry is callipygian".

pharmer · December 12, 2006 10:31AM

I use Latin all day every day. However, I wish I had taken shop instead.

coindeuce · December 12, 2006 10:33AM

Mea culpa.

Latin shmatin.

xbob · December 12, 2006 12:45PM

What does "Mea culpa" mean?

just kiddin'

Russ · December 13, 2006 1:22AM

<< What does "Mea culpa" mean? >>

She was a 1970's porn star.

Russ, NCNE

DeusExMachina · December 13, 2006 4:02AM

billboat · December 13, 2006 4:16AM

<< I agree. I'd guess that better than half the general population doesn't have a clue what Terra Firma means.

Russ, NCNE >>

Actually, better than half the general population doesn't have a clue--period. I personally thought it was a well written auction, albeit a bit over some heads. I like the coin, however, over-graded IMO--looks PO1. Braddick might love it!

TwoSides2aCoin · December 13, 2006 4:21AM

I guess the part that bugs me is that this person outbid someone who obviously wanted it pretty bad.
Check the bid history and it sure makes me think the winning bidder is beyond inconsiderate. He screwed TWO people in this transaction.

segoja · December 13, 2006 4:23AM

looks like a rather high price for a very so so coin.

Granted rare, but that one is more than beat up!

Still does not condone the actioins of the buyer.

flaminio · December 13, 2006 4:57AM

<< I guess the part that bugs me is that this person outbid someone who obviously wanted it pretty bad.
Check the bid history and it sure makes me think the winning bidder is beyond inconsiderate. He screwed TWO people in this transaction. >>

This is a perfect situation for "Second Chance" -- too bad the scammers pretty much killed that service.

As far as how many people don't know what "Terra Firma" means -- remember, we're talking about eBay people. It's probably closer to 90%.

19Lyds · December 13, 2006 8:50AM

<< I agree. I'd guess that better than half the general population doesn't have a clue what Terra Firma means.

Russ, NCNE >>

Isn't that a well built young actress that parties alot??

another eBay loser to block--update

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