Thread: Damn ebay

Well, I'm sure you're right, eBay and Pay Pal never do anything wrong.. Nevertheless, I don't do any business there anymore....

Quote: Originally Posted by Dave Severson Well, regardless of the reasons for losing my spindles and my money, my fault, their fault nobody's fault it doesn't really matter.... If I have to go through a bunch of crap just to make sure I don't get ripped off, I just choose to not do anymore business there....simple as that.... I got along fine getting parts before eBay came to life and I'm sure I will again....just...

I cant think of anything I need but I know someone building one that might need some parts. Quote: Originally Posted by chevy 37 Jeff, you ever need any parts for you 37 let me know. I have alot of parts from my 37 and might be able to help. Sold alot of parts, but still have some left over. Bart

I recently saw a program on TV about Ebay and one segment was about these two guys who bought some $ 1500.00 piece of equipment from a guy who turned out to be an Ebay scammer. Paypal didn't do anything so these two took him to small claims court and the judge threw the book at the guy. They got their judgement and the scammer got a strong scolding. They may never collect on that judgement, but they at least didn't take it laying...

Quote: Originally Posted by Dave Severson Nope, I blamed Pay Pal...,., it's there new criteria that puts the burden of proof on the seller, and assumes that all the buyers are the victims,...... It sounds like in your 1st post you blame both Ebay & Paypal. You should have paid the 70 cents and got a "delivery conformation" I ship all the time and never have a problem. There is no "their shipping...

Over the years I have read a lot of complaints,but it all comes down to using common sense.I have a 100% rating also but I always post clear pictures with my ads and promptly answer questions from buyers and always save responses till a deal is completed and feedback is left, always CYA! As a buyer sometimes we want a item so bad we fail to see "red flags" if a picture is not clear,or you ask a question and you get an off the...

Fed ex and ups don't care Dave, Even if it said it needed someone to sign. I had a go around with both them companies about leaveing stuff on my door step with out some one signing. The VA Hospital has UPS deliveer stuff and they get over booked so they get Fedex to do it for them. They just drop it on the door step and leave. They tried to blame it on the VA but the VA has it in thier computer that they must have someone sign. But nope...

You have his name and address, now all you need is a friend in his area.

Craigs list is getting more response around are area lately,Seem to have better luck.

Jeff, you ever need any parts for you 37 let me know. I have alot of parts from my 37 and might be able to help. Sold alot of parts, but still have some left over. Bart