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moodswing private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Seller has only 1 total pic of just the cover of the comic. Condition in the title says nm/m. I obviously request more pics because I think I see several spine tics and the seller just provided the 1 individual cover pic. The seller's reply to my request of additional pictures. "I don't. Book is solid. Pics are of item. If in question then don't recommend bidding. I have 100% rating. And post as accurate a description and never a specific grade for reasons. If don't seem like a book you're interested in then positive others on ebay may more to your liking". Description states grade of book is estimated to be in high grade. Is there a universal definition of high grade? So the seller basically said he doesn't want my money. This can't be a good way to do business. Am I missing something here? |
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ONLINE_209 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @moodswing who was the seller | ||
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moodswing private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @ONLINE_209 I don't want to post the username but if you want I can pm it to you. They are an ebay seller. |
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ONLINE_209 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @moodswing you can if you want but if you don't want to you don't have to I respect your decision either way it just sounds like somebody I dealt with before | ||
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Noblebeast315 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| eBay is very much a mixed bag of all sorts of sellers and buyers. I have had some good experiences, and some really horrible experiences. I wish I could say there was a sure fire way to insure you will always have a positive experience but I haven’t figured that out yet. 100% feedback doesn’t mean the seller may not miss up. It just means they are more likely to give you your money back if you are dissatisfied with the item. | ||
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Drogio private msg quote post Address this user | |
| If a seller can’t be bothered to include at least a pic of the front and back, then You shouldn’t be bothered to give them your business. Move along. |
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andy49 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| run, don't walk, away from that ebay listing | ||
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 It's like the Roach Motel for comic collectors.
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chester15 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I would avoid the seller if you can't get the info you need to make an informed buying decision. Doesn't mean he is a bad seller, but what he provides does not match up with what you are requiring. Usually a formula for a bad experience for one or both of you. EBay recommends putting several photos in the listing, never just one. Many times it is while you are taking photos that you see things you missed at first glance, so that is part of the process. One photo is a sign of a lazy seller, just doing the minimum to get it posted. And now he doesn't want to take the time to snap a few more photos. If they are lazy at the beginning, maybe deficient at every other aspect. Just an early indicator. Really, how much more time is involved in taking 6 photos vs. 1? Another minute or so? If it's something you can't find anywhere else at the same value, and the seller pays for returns, you have little to risk. Then it's their own fault if there were reasons that they should have provided more photos and didn't, and now they have a return on their hands. If there isn't a favorable return policy, you won't be able to rely on eBay's general return policy for items not as described (NAD), because the seller was careful NOT to describe it. And that is the "reason" he didn't post a grade. You could then use the grade posted as a basis for an NAD return. So he probably had things returned in the past and figured out it was better not to set himself up. "High Grade" usually means VF or better. But it is true that it's a general term, left up to interpretation. Buyer beware. There's a good chance he already put you on his blocked bidder list, evaluating you as probable "problem buyer" because you asked for more photos. And he knows you won't be happy with his response to that question. He could be using that as a filter. You might want to put in an early test bid to find out. |
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Imad private msg quote post Address this user | |
| The seller should provide more photos. That's what I do when I sell on Ebay. | ||
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Watcher private msg quote post Address this user | |
| sounds like he's maximizing what he can get away with without misrepresentation. he knows there are plenty of buyers out there that would consider a beautiful looking copy with multiple spine ticks NM+ and he's just waiting. Realistically, how many buyers out there really understand grading...we are all in these groups and we're all we talk to ..so we forget we're 2% of the buying population | ||
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Yoosh5492 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| After so many bad experiences I now have about 10 saved sellers who I always go back to. Between them I can usually get 95% of what I'm looking for. I don't mess with the cocky sellers. They are after the crowds who dont care about condition. |
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moodswing private msg quote post Address this user | |
| We are always told before you buy ask questions and get pictures. This guy refuses to provide pictures and then doesn't answer questions. I struggle buying raws online due to this. | ||
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Drogio private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by moodswing This isn’t a struggle. The guy is actually doing you a favor. He’s screaming “don’t buy froM me!!! I’m a lazy @$$ hole!!!” I am thankful when people are unreasonable. Saves me time not dealing with them further. |
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 I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this.
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GAC private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by Drogio Exactly correct!! |
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GanaSoth private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Just buy it. Then return it if its not to your liking, then hit him with a negative feedback. This way he cant fall back on the BS "I got 100% positive feedback rating" and he can no longer be a lazy @$shole. Plus, you can always tell FeeBay to read the messages between you and the seller, cause you asked for more pictures and he declined. |
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Drogio private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by GanaSoth Ugh....sounds like a lot of heavy lifting....and you know you’re likely to encounter more lazy @$$holes and once you’ve taken the “I’ll teach them a lesson!” You have to teach all of them the same lesson...either commit to teaching all of them, or none Of them, in other words... I wish you well on your crusade...  |
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 I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans.
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esaravo private msg quote post Address this user | |
Did someone say Crusade? |
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 Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock
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Tedsaid private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by GanaSoth Yeah, I would buy it. It looks solid, the guy said it is solid, and it was advertised at "nm/m." By the way, "nm/m" IS a specific grade. Specifically, it is a 9.8. So if he doesn't send you a 9.8 comic, it's on him, not you, and you can just return it. Heck, maybe that's his business model ... freely accepting returns when customer isn't satisfied, knowing most won't return? |
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Darkseid_of_town private msg quote post Address this user | |
| For me to buy a book, the seller has to be willing to treat me as I would have treated them...if that cant be reached, no problem for me...adios, and best of luck.I rather give my money to someone who thinks or does things similar to myself than someone who is contrary to my own ideals and methods. | ||
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 I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery.
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DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user | |
| No. | ||
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 Thank you sir. May I have another?
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Siggy private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Assume he's hiding something. He doesn't want to sell to the inquisitive for a reason. Hell, the quality of the wording in his reply is enough for me to avoid. It looks very lazy and unprofessional, and more and more people just aren't getting it. |
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 Masculinity takes a holiday.
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Quote:Originally Posted by moodswing This reply is a sign of a seller who has become jaded from past experiences. Instead of just ignoring the request he used it as an opportunity to vent frustration. You're not the customer he's looking for, he's looking for someone more compliant and complacent. When I get requests for additional pics on Ebay I ignore them. The reason is that I only sell professionally graded books. I found in the past that after jumping through the additional hoops, I never actually sold anything to people who requested more pictures of my graded books. I think one reason is that they just enjoy looking at pictures of comic books. They don't care that their 30 second email takes me 30 minutes to comply with. The other reason is that if they are serious, they are interested in details beyond the grade that are likely to disqualify the book. |
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Thank you sir. May I have another?
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Siggy private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Hi res scans, front and back. Solved. | ||
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 I’m Kinda Married To A Celebrity.
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00slim private msg quote post Address this user | |
| This is a customer service issue. The book may qualify as “high grade” to some. You as the customer were not disputing that. You made a simple request. If he can’t be bothered to follow through on such a small thing, he won’t keep that 100% positive status forever. I’d block him so you don’t accidentally do business with him in the future. |
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It's like the Roach Motel for comic collectors.
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chester15 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| About the rudest thing you can do on eBay is ignore someone's question or request - like it's beneath you. On a different point....@00slim I don't think you can block a seller, only bidders (blocked bidder list). If you can block sellers, please post how to do that, because I have a few I'd like to block (or worse). |
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etapi65 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| don't buy. Sellers have up to 12 images free (maybe it's 11? It's enough). Even when I sell graded books I take close-ups of all 4 corners, front and back. The full front, the full back and the label. People probably don't give two craps about the corners with something in a 9.8 case, but why wouldn't you provide as much information as possible for something you would like to sell. I guess I understand their response. But then, they're probably not particularly motivated to sell. |
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EbayMafia private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by chester15 I hope it's OK for me to ignore this one: "whats ur lowest price for this book I will send paypal today." (Best Offer option not offered). Or this one: "will u take $125 for this" ($220 book, best offer option not offered). |
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andy49 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I've had some pretty good luck making offers on ebay listings without the "best offer" option some sellers will actually negotiate with you |
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I’m Kinda Married To A Celebrity.
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00slim private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by EbaySeller I understand the impulse to ignore a message, but I always respond. "whats ur lowest price for this book I will send paypal today." (Best Offer option not offered). I’d say something like “I’d do [whatever is 10% below my asking price] with the fees involved,?thats the best I can do”. “will u take $125 for this" ($220 book, best offer option not offered). Would get something like “I appreciate your offer, but I really couldn’t go that low. I’d do [slightly discountEd price]”. |
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EbayMafia private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by andy49 I have also, but I engage them in a humble and respectful manner, acknowledging that they were not soliciting offers. I imagine the same as you would. And I respond to those type of requests as well. It's the single sentence abbreviated messages that I have found fruitless. Twice I've been ghosted after ultimately agreeing to sell to these types of offers. I'm also uncomfortable engaging with an overly aggressive negotiator, the negotiation sometimes continues well after you believe an agreement was reached. Sometimes I worry that the very aggressive buyers (usually flippers) could just smash a slab and claim damage if they wanted to send it back or ask for further discount. |
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