Ebay Issues

[Scottuk]

Discussion time;

The following scenario is purely hypothetical;

Say you bought two items from an Ebay seller (with 100% positive feedback)at the same time and one didn't turn up although they were supposedly sent together. Then the seller refunded the money for the missing item as they had actually made a mistake and hadn't sent it in the first place (strangely enough it was one of the Corgi item's that were late being released and you bought it on it's supposed release date). Then you buy another item from said seller and everything is fine. You buy a fourth item a couple of months later and it doesn't turn up in the time specified by the seller. You contact them and they take a couple of days to reply telling you it has been posted and then they offer you a refund which you refuse as you want the model you have paid for. 2 weeks go by and still no sign of the model so you start doing some digging around and find that you are not the only one to experience these problems. You investigate a bit more and obtain some information from a couple of trusted sellers. On looking at the information given you find that the original seller, far from having the 100% positive feedback, should really have literally dozens of neutral or negative feedback but has a very high number of "Ratings mutually withdrawn" mainly for items not being received by the customer. Surely this makes a mockery of the Ebay system where buyers (myself included) judge the seller by their 100% positive feedback?
I forgot to say that buyer also pays to insure the parcel.

[dilligafocau]

I have dealt with such a 'hypothetical' seller, power seller with 100% feedback but with a large 'mutual withdrawn' number.

I had some troubles which ended up with a couple of refunds, which was frustrating as I was unable to get the items anywhere else.

If you run the 'hypothetical' sellers id through this site all will be revealed

http://toolhaus.org/

here's a 'random' example (it can take a little time to load)

http://toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?User=brianbillie&Dirn=Received+by&ref=home

[Martin Bull]

I think I know who you may be talking about. I am at this moment in the middle of a 'non-delivered' scenario.

OK, anything can go missing in the post, but during the same period I've ordered stuff from trusted sellers ( Mr. J's and F/Tiggers ) which has, as always, arrived swiftly with no problems at all.

What's the old US Army saying ?

'Once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, three times is enemy action.....'

[The Defiant Man]

...and I also know who you're talking about...

....and I also have a problem at the moment.....

Wrong model sent....returned......apparently not received by seller....second time this has happened.....once, fair enough....twice, iffy.

Post Office reclaim to be done.....pain in the bum......:mad:

[datacroft]

As I have posted before, I will NEVER deal with this particular duo again.
They literally bombarded me with desperate pleas to withdraw a neutral feedback after I got shafted by them. Once bitten, twice no ****** chance.:mad:

[datacroft]

here's a 'random' example (it can take a little time to load)

http://toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?User=brianbillie&Dirn=Received+by&ref=home
I like and endorse your random 'examples', caveat emptor.;) :rolleyes:

[Scottuk]

I'm glad I raised this 'hypothetical' situation. It appears it is not uncommon with certain sellers:mad:

I think Ebay should get to hear about it...But would they take any action?

On reflection, the first item I didn't receive I had the cost refunded but not the extra postage I paid for the two items.

[Scottuk]

Given the "hypothetical situation" that we are discussing on this thread, what "hypothetical action would you take in these circumstances?

[dilligafocau]

Id take the refund and source the item elsewhere, I found it was false economy waiting for a certain sellers items to show up. :o

[Scottuk]

Seller said he had sent a replacement item 3 weeks ago but it never arrived. Meantime, the original item arrived but it was posted after I contacted him to question where it was. He has lied to me repeatedly and played fast and loose with the Ebay system. This has to be the worst Ebay seller I have had the misfortune to deal with. I want to leave him negative feedback but I see how he works. You leave him completely legitimate negative feedback and he retaliates by leaving you negative feedback even though you do not deserve it. He then rings you up and pesters you until you agree to " mutually withdraw" the feedback. That is a pile of b*llocks and Ebay should do something about people like this.

By the way, his Ebay ID is BRIANBILLIE

[The Defiant Man]

....and he never receives the items you return......:mad:

[planejunky]

I thought Ebay had removed the right for a seller to leave negative feedback, for this exact reason?

I'm also interested to know, how did this guy get your phone number? :confused:

[scott]

I thought Ebay had removed the right for a seller to leave negative feedback, for this exact reason?

I'm also interested to know, how did this guy get your phone number? :confused:

They get your phone number off Pay Pal , well thats what happened to me when i ordered two swordfishes that did not turn up from this seller.
After two weeks i just made a claim and got my money back (now into the 4th week)and then he put in a non payment claim in :mad:.
They then phoned me and i told them straight NO PLANES NO MONEY
In the end i got one of them and wont buy from him/her ever again.

Now i just have a few sellers i got to and buy one off the bay and get them to add some more on top that I'm after

[scott]

Oh and yes stay away from this type of seller

[CFBC]

Very interesting how many have dealt and the mis-fortune to deal with this Ebayer.

Can I please ask all that have bought from him to make it be known and what the outcome was please.

Thanks. :)

[Agent X20]

On a forum... cool......

On a point... if I buy something offa E Bay.. can I see a contact telephone number or full address of the purchaser.... pre or post sale...??

Can they see my contact details....

I seem to find that E bay is notoriously bad for this sorta stuff..... and I thought that any trader (as in registered bod) had to supply an address...

[Pilgrim_uk]

I suppose its all down to individual buyers as i have had more problems with real online diecast shops than i have had with ebay. Having dealt with this dealer before and had no problems maybe i lucked out.

On a sidenote dealing privately with forum members has always been 100% perfect maybe that says a lot about this forum.

[Agent X20]

On a sidenote dealing privately with forum members has always been 100% perfect maybe that says a lot about this forum.

Yep.. Mrs Reaper has been as good as gold... now come on chaps.. what am I bid for this silver Halifax... must go today before the old man gets home...:LOL:

Should have a couple of 1/32's next week......:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[Scottuk]

This is the second time this seller has messed me around. No more chances. I've left feedback, let's see how it goes.

[Scottuk]

I thought Ebay had removed the right for a seller to leave negative feedback, for this exact reason?

I'm also interested to know, how did this guy get your phone number? :confused:


The removal of the right for sellers to leave negative feedback doesn't come into force until May.

[simonsfotos]

As someone who buys a good bit through ebay, the worrying thing about this guy is that if he's as bad as people are saying, then how come he has 100% positive feedback and that's in spit of Scottuk leaving negative today?

If in spite of there being negative feedback, his percentage is still 100% how are we as buyers supposed to know otherwise?

However, percentages can be deceiving. I am just trying to drag my own percentage up again thanks to one foreign buyer leaving negative due to an item arriving at the buyer crushed which was through no fault of mine as the item was very securely packaged. These days I am now very careful about sending anything by airmail all thanks to that one buyer.

[southyorkshireman]

Hmmm can't say I've had a problem on the two instances I've used this seller (even got them to accept a best offer) but there always feels something slightly iffy about them... Certainly makes me cautious to use them again, especially having seen the withdrawn feedback

[Scottuk]

It's starting to get strange. Less than 1 hour after I left him negative feedback and he's started calling me (twice so far). He then left me negative feedback as predicted. When I looked at his feedback I realised that the negative feedback I left has been removed. Then I saw that the negative feedback he left me has also been removed. This might explain why he still has 100% positive feedback. I tried to ring Ebay but the number I was given is for "selected" customers only. I am very close to closing my Ebay account over this. Just had 2 e-mails, one from Ebay saying the seller has requested my contact information and another from brianbillie which I will quote below:

"Dear scottuk600,

A bit confused here, we posted two of these, one which you appear to have received. Is that correct?

I'm a bit at a loss in regard feedback left by you.

I rang your mobile but no answer.


- brianbillie"
The story goes like this;

I bought and paid for the item on the 28th of February. It had not arrived by the following Thursday (6th March) so I contacted brianbillie on the Thursday evening as the Ebay auction says " PLEASE contact us if your item hasn't arrived in a couple of days to the UK, and after a week if abroad."
He replied the next night (7th March) saying it was posted to my address. I had another e-mail from him 4 days later (11th March) offering a refund until he sorted it out. I replied saying I didn't want a refund, I wanted the item I had bought and paid for. He then responded saying he didn't have any more of that item in stock as the Corgi delivery was late. (Even though he had one on a BIN auction at that time). He then replied apologising and asked what the transaction number was! I had another e-mail from him on the 13th March stating that a replacement was due in the following week. When I didn't hear anything from him I e-mailed him asking when the original item had been sent. His reply was " This was posted 29th February 1st Class Royal Mail via Swanage Post Office" and "We have 3 missing items in total from that date. We rarely have missing items." I replied asking him if the replacement had been sent, bearing in mind this was now 1 month since I originally paid for the item. He replied stating that the replacement had been sent "last Thursday" which was the 20th of March. A few days later I get a parcel from him containing the item but the posting date wasn't anywhere near any of the dates he had given me and was AFTER I had contacted him on the asking where the item was. Obviously I was annoyed at what was going on by this time and waited to see if the "replacement" would ever turn up. It hasn't turned up as yet. This whole transaction sucks and I thoroughly recommend people avoid this seller like the plague.




If anyone has any suggestions or can explain then I would appreciate that as they may know Ebay better than I.

[uksubs]

It's starting to get strange. Less than 1 hour after I left him negative feedback and he's started calling me (twice so far). He then left me negative feedback as predicted. When I looked at his feedback I realised that the negative feedback I left has been removed. Then I saw that the negative feedback he left me has also been removed. This might explain why he still has 100% positive feedback. I tried to ring Ebay but the number I was given is for "selected" customers only. I am very close to closing my Ebay account over this.

If anyone has any suggestions or can explain then I would appreciate that as they may know Ebay better than I.

I think You both have to agree to remove negative feedback

[southyorkshireman]

Can't help but sounds iffy. A few years back I had to open a dispute, then when the seller finally replied, it mysteriously closed the dispute. Never did get my item and ebay didn't want to play as they said only way it could have closed was if I did it, and if they were to investigate it would be against me for fraud!

Their telephone manner leave a lot to be desired too

[Scottuk]

I think You both have to agree to remove negative feedback

I haven't agreed to anything.

[uksubs]

I haven't agreed to anything.

Very odd :(

[Scottuk]

I have e-mailed Ebay asking them to explain. How can we trust a seller's ratings when it is now painfully obvious that sellers or Ebay can easily manipulate things to suit the seller?

[Martin Bull]

I'm still awaiting a full refund from from this e-bayer. Let's just say that in five years of dealings on e-bay, this is by far the worst experience I've ever had.

:mad: :mad: :mad:

[datacroft]

It's starting to get strange. .
Not strange at all, your experience with these bar-stewards has been EXACTLY the same as mine, apart from the fact that I never received anything not even a refund. :mad: :mad: :mad:
I TOTALLY endorse your recommendation.
Please dear forumites, stay away from these sh1tes otherwise you'll get burned by them and fleebay.

[scott]

I'm still awaiting a full refund from from this e-bayer. Let's just say that in five years of dealings on e-bay, this is by far the worst experience I've ever had.

:mad: :mad: :mad:

Ive had around 200ish transactions on the bay and only two bad ones.
One from this seller and one when i got a battle damaged lanc.

Is this seller incompetent or fraudulent

[Scottuk]

I've had over 330 Ebay transactions and only 3 bad ones, two of which were with this seller. Says it all really.

Buyer beware!

Maybe we should put a link to this thread in the main chat section.

[dilligafocau]

I'm still awaiting a full refund from from this e-bayer. Let's just say that in five years of dealings on e-bay, this is by far the worst experience I've ever had.

:mad: :mad: :mad:

Ive had a couple worse, but they were soon de-registered by the shear weight of buyer complaints. This seller comes out smelling like a rose until you dig into the feedback "Ratings mutually withdrawn: 159"
http://toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?User=brianbillie&Dirn=Received+by&ref=home

Ive been mucked around by this seller, did get refunds eventually. :o

[Scottuk]

Looking at this thread and the comments on the "More e-bay madness" thread, it would appear that 7 or 8 people who regularily post on here have had identical issues with this seller. I wonder how many more are out there?

[Martin Bull]

OK, my refund cheque arrived in the post this morning.

This whole thing has left an unpleasant taste in my mouth. What is particularly irritating is the obsequious tone of the e-bayer's messages ( mostly conducted off e-bay ) whereas I got the feeling that I was actually being given the finger.....http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/images/smilies/ass.gif

OK, yes - it could have gone astray in the post but somehow I wonder if it ever existed in the first place, or was 'double-sold'. In any case, I paid for postal insurance so there should have been no problem. It is one hell of a coincidence that so many others have suffered 'items lost in the post'...is there a big hole in the ground at Swanage ? :confused:

Anyhow, I was honestly getting annoyed to the point where I'd have got in the car and driven down there.

NEVER again.:mad:

[strix1998]

Your did it ever exist/double sold comment strikes a chord given they they do sell some uncommon/rare items often at enticing BIN prices. Came close to dealing with them a while back but thankfully did not bother..........

[Martin Bull]

The truly scary thing about this is that it shows that something which looks like 100% Kosher service on e-bay is in reality a pile of ****.

[davidwford]

I've had a look back through my ebay history and found I have used this seller 3 times. Never had any problems, so guess I have been lucky!

Hope you guys who are still having problems get it sorted with eBay.

[CFBC]

My main worry is the lack of negative feedback or feedback dissapearing on Ebay. How, why and :confused:

Looks fine to me now, excpet that link does shoe 150+ withdrawels. Has Ebay seen them? Must smack as something wrong. Anyone sent them that link?

If I deal with someone I think may goes ****-up I ask them to communicate via Ebay and not direct e-mails or I reply via Ebay with a copy of their initial e-mail or reply in so it is logged.....

[Scottuk]

Still no reply from Ebay:mad:

[CFBC]

Still no reply from Ebay:mad:

U expecting one? :D

[southyorkshireman]

You'll probably get one, in a week or so, and it will tell you a lot without really answering anything.......

[Scottuk]

I have a friend, through the bike club I help run, who works for the BBC on the Watchdog programme.........I may just bring the dissappearing feedback issue to her attention:D

[Scottuk]

I've had a reply from Ebay;

"Hello, Thank you for writing to us regarding the feedback you received from and left for "brianbillie" that have been removed. I appreciate this chance to assist you. As the feedback that has been identified to us fits in one of our feedback removal criteria, awe had to removed it.
Please note that our decision to remove the feedback does not constitute us finding that the identified feedback is defamatory or otherwise unlawful.
Once we've removed the comment we'll consider this matter closed.

Thank you for using eBay. Kind regards,

Jacque Burlington
eBay Trust & Safety"

They might consider the matter closed but I certainly don't.

My reply to Ebay;

"Could someone please explain which removal criteria it fitted? I told the truth in my feedback and it was removed. I can prove anything I said so I can't see a problem with anything in my comments. Having said that, I had negative feedback left for me by brianbillie even though I was the wronged party in the transaction and was lied to throughout. This seller looks like they need investigating by Ebay. Further to that I do not appreciate my mobile number being passed to a seller so he can ring me up and harrass me over his falsehoods. I am not the only one to have this problem with this seller. Look at his "mutually withdrawn" feedback and the amount of e-mails he sends buyers that go direct to their personal e-mail accounts and not through Ebay. This seller has caused problems for several people and yet still has a 100% positive feedback. This is not the first time I have had problems with him, the last time he sold me an item that he didn't even have and had to refund my money. I did not think this type of seller was what Ebay was about and I will certainly have to think seriously about using it again. I have realised over the course of this transaction that Ebay seller ratings cannot be trusted."

[Martin Bull]

What a load of b******s.

[Agent X20]

Scott old froot, its not worth fighting.. all you ever get back from them is utter trite...

Both myself and another forum member today have received goods that really should have been packed a little better than they were.... leaving bad feedback just isnt worth while.. you are just going start some flaming match..

When some ***k nicks yer photographs.... by the time E bay finish with you, you are made to feel the criminal...

Make a report on shill bidding... and they aint interested... more money for them...

...all in all it really is buyer beware...

For me now its gotta be really cheap if its second hand or its all dealer stuff.. (and dealer not as in diecast..) New Compooter .. no spealers... set of Dell jobbies.. £15 plus a bit of postage... vs £40 from Dell... here in 48 hrs... excellent.... and thats what I seem to be using EBay for more and more now... set purchase of XYZ is £XX in the shops and £X on the Bay...

Buy a diecast off some individual and two weeks later they get round to posting it... wouldnt mind if they had said something....:mad:

[shuttle]

I stick to known and trusted dealers or absolute bargains where you can be prepared to take some pain. I have been lucky so far. I have dealt with some right muppets though when I have been selling stuff.....

:) Shuttle

[uksubs]

I have a friend, through the bike club I help run, who works for the BBC on the Watchdog programme.........I may just bring the dissappearing feedback issue to her attention:D

Can you post what you left as feedback for the seller:confused:

[scott]

I stick to known and trusted dealers or absolute bargains where you can be prepared to take some pain. I have been lucky so far. I have dealt with some right muppets though when I have been selling stuff.....

:) Shuttle

Have to agree , I think/Know there are a few DAF members who sell on the bay :unsure:

[Scottuk]

Can you post what you left as feedback for the seller:confused:

Can't remember the exact wording but I basically said he was less than honest with me and I wouldn't use him again.

I've spoken to people that read my feedback about brianbillie and they say there was nothing wrong or defammatory about it

[Scottuk]

Still no reply from Ebay:mad:

[Martin Bull]

Just as an aside, the e-bayer in question included a compliments slip with my refund.

It reads.....


Project Management
Personnel Training
Debt Correction


:unsure:

[dilligafocau]

Just as an aside, the e-bayer in question included a compliments slip with my refund.

It reads.....


Project Management
Personnel Training
Debt Correction


:unsure:

Obviously he has a sense of humour....or more front than Woolworth's :unsure:

[Scottuk]

Still waiting on a reply from Ebay:confused:

[The Defiant Man]

Today I got yet another refund from Royal Mail for another returned item that was lost in the abyss known as the Swanage postal service.

Bought from him about 7 or 8 times, but sent the wrong item on the last two and he never received the returned items......:rolleyes:

His loss from now on.....

[Scottuk]

I don't know if it's incompetence, stupidity or if he is working a scam somewhere along the line?

[Pilgrim_uk]

You actually wonder if there is a royal mail worker somewhere with this huge and very diverse diecast collection. (all amazingly free)

:)

[Scottuk]

Got a reply from Ebay but it doesn't go anywhere near to addressing our concerns about that seller but the Customer Service team are looking at some of the issues I raised.

[scott]

Staying close to the tread i was having a look round Evilbay and found this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120248030455&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsearch%2F search.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle% 3D120248030455%26fvi%3D1

Feedback does not fill me with confidence and no pay pal mmmmmm :rolleyes:

[datacroft]

Looking at his pictures, I also wonder whether the eventual winner will get the 'real' one or the other one as depicted in the top left had photograph.:unsure: :confused:

[strix1998]

Prudence dictates that you deal with those with that sort of feedback rating at your peril besides like Swanage the item location has got an S in it............................................

[The Defiant Man]

Staying close to the tread i was having a look round Evilbay and found this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120248030455&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsearch%2F search.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle% 3D120248030455%26fvi%3D1

Feedback does not fill me with confidence and no pay pal mmmmmm :rolleyes:

Anyone who bids on that is nuts......

Going back to the point about personal details being passed on......I've just opened a dispute for non-receipt of an item (a kit-built Arado)......and ebay have asked if I would like to apply for the sellers telephone number in order to give him a call in order to have (in their words) a friendly chat to sort it out!

[Martin Bull]

TDM sorts it out....

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/02/05/arts/colbertspan.jpg

:unsure:

[simonsfotos]

Staying close to the tread i was having a look round Evilbay and found this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120248030455&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsearch%2F search.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle% 3D120248030455%26fvi%3D1

Feedback does not fill me with confidence and no pay pal mmmmmm :rolleyes:

Strange that in the description he says no PayPal so if you scroll down to Payment Methods, by taking out PayPal there's no way you can pay him as he doesn't accept cheques or Postal Orders either!

[Scottuk]

And I'm still waiting on Ebay to answer my questions about the negative feedback being removed. Pile of sh*te if you ask me. Dodgy seller complains about negative feedback, Ebay remove it immediately. Buyer who has been messed about by seller has an issue, Ebay drag their heels and do nothing.:rolleyes:

[datacroft]

Got to laugh,
I've been asking our favourite:rolleyes: Swanage based Ebayer where my refund is for the item I 'bought' ten months ago and never received and I got this reply.

Hello

Sorry Brian away, can I help?

Julie

Maybe Brian's been sent down for fraud and Billies had the operation.:eek: :unsure: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[Scottuk]

I have an e-mail address for the head of Ebay's Trust and Safety Department. If you've had an issue with this seller I can PM you the address to contact the T&S Dept and we can try and get something sorted together rather than one or two individuals. I am also considering contacting Trading Standards about this as I feel that this case has shown Ebay's feedback rating to be misrepresentative of the seller's transaction history.

[shuttle]

I was supposed to have qualified for the eBay £20 voucher for buying some goods recently - no sign of it. Anyone else get one?

:( Shuttle

[Scottuk]

I was supposed to have qualified for the eBay £20 voucher for buying some goods recently - no sign of it. Anyone else get one?

:( Shuttle

It's probably lost in the post near Swanage:D

[Scottuk]

Here's a good one from "Ebay Announcements";

From 29th April, we’ll be banning all goods that can be digitally downloaded or transferred electronically from being listed in any format on eBay.co.uk and eBay.ie. We’re doing this to prevent bad experiences and preserve the integrity of the Feedback system.

What integrity would that be then?

brianbillie: Positive Feedback = 100%: Ratings mutually withdrawn = 159 Negatives removed by Ebay = Who knows

Says it all really.:mad:

[Scottuk]

I see brianbillie is still up to his old tricks, more items "lost in the post", another 12 "ratings mutually withdrawn" since I dealt with him. Positive feedback from people who's items got "lost in the post" blaming the Post Office (yeah right!!).

Oh and still no reply from Ebay concerning the issues I raised. Time to move it on a stage I think.:mad:

Stage 1; Watchdog contacted.

[Martin Bull]

Gosh, isn't it amazing how he has such bad luck with the Post Office.....:mad:

[Scottuk]

I wonder if the Post Office should be made aware of all the items he is claiming to have "lost"

Never let it be said that I don't harbour a grudge:D

[strix1998]

Gosh, isn't it amazing how he has such bad luck with the Post Office.....:mad:

being able to find the place MB. Methinks its time to send da boys round.................

[Martin Bull]

Yeah.....

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u41/siblog/siblog/horsehead201.jpg

[Cardinal]

Was ist das??? :eek: :unsure:

[strix1998]

Was ist das??? :eek: :unsure:

would have reached Australia's ninth state (sinigger) by now.........................

[tomswel1]

Anyone who bids on that is nuts......

Going back to the point about personal details being passed on......I've just opened a dispute for non-receipt of an item (a kit-built Arado)......and ebay have asked if I would like to apply for the sellers telephone number in order to give him a call in order to have (in their words) a friendly chat to sort it out!

A VERY DODGY SELLER AVOID AT ALL COSTS

[ozlanc]

WOW, this is a real eye opener for me. The seller has feedback over 26,000 and yet appears to be very crook. I'll be using that toolhaus website to check my future eBay buys from here on.

Btw I have had some experience with having negative feedback being removed (I don't hold back :) ). The main thing is not to be to offensive or defamatory, or mention proposed recovery actions via eBay or Paypal. Otherwise EBay will remove your comments asap.

[Scottuk]

Ozlanc, the feedback I left was neither offensive or defammatory, merely speaking the truth.:mad:

[KO-B]

Gosh, isn't it amazing how he has such bad luck with the Post Office.....:mad:

I bought a few things from him last year when he was selling on Amazon. First lot turned up ok.
You'll never guess what happened to the next...:rolleyes:

KO-B

[Scottuk]

Just gone a record time without buying anything of Ebay........No trust = No sales:(

[Agent X20]

See the bustards have gone and changed the search facilities....

Nothing was wrong with the old search facilities... now I cant seem to find anything I want......

Am getting very tired of E Bay...:( :mad:

[uksubs]

See the bustards have gone and changed the search facilities....

Nothing was wrong with the old search facilities... now I cant seem to find anything I want......

Am getting very tired of E Bay...:( :mad:

You can change it back mate :)
Check the link http://shop.ebay.com/#

[CFBC]

You can change it back mate :)
Check the link http://shop.ebay.com/#

Yeah, but mine keep defaulting every week back! :mad: Know what you mean about getting tired of Ebay. They are trying to change too many things...

[uksubs]

Yeah, but mine keep defaulting every week back! :mad: Know what you mean about getting tired of Ebay. They are trying to change too many things...

Mine does the same :o

[Agent X20]

Being thick here UK Subs...

That link works... yep.. agree..

So I go in as me... the new search stuff comes up... even though I have supposedly turned it off..

So how do I, once in E Bay turn off this blo*dy NEW search thingy..

Ta..

[uksubs]

Being thick here UK Subs...

That link works... yep.. agree..

So I go in as me... the new search stuff comes up... even though I have supposedly turned it off..

So how do I, once in E Bay turn off this blo*dy NEW search thingy..

Ta..

Your need to clean your history of your cookies mate ;)
Then try ebay again :)

[Agent X20]

No cookies here.. all cleansed... Ill have another go...

[Agent X20]

Workin now... thanks..

[uksubs]

Workin now... thanks..

I would save the fix link if I were you ;)

[CFBC]

Mine does the same :o

Good to know it's not just me and Ebay trying to force it on us now! :mad:

[japadvan]

I am sick to death of listing an item with a polite note in bold stating "UK Bidders only please, I will NOT post items to outside the UK" and promptly receiving a question from Europe asking variations of "Vill you post to......"

Can I state on my listings that I will post overseas at a flat charge of £100 per item, surface mail, totally untracked, at buyers own cost/risk, with no comebacks it item fails to arrive?

The bl**ding Netherlands are the worst culprits, followed by Germany.

I currently have four items for sale, the current highest bidder is a P*ick from the Netherlands (all four items!) The W*nker must be able to understand English...

I have asked (politely, though I feel like strangling the b______) for him to read my listings again and retract all his bids as I will not sell to him.

Sorry about the rant, these d*ckheads make me sick.......

Jap

[CFBC]

I am sick to death of listing an item with a polite note in bold stating "UK Bidders only please, I will NOT post items to outside the UK" and promptly receiving a question from Europe asking variations of "Vill you post to......"

Can I state on my listings that I will post overseas at a flat charge of £100 per item, surface mail, totally untracked, at buyers own cost/risk, with no comebacks it item fails to arrive?

The bl**ding Netherlands are the worst culprits, followed by Germany.

I currently have four items for sale, the current highest bidder is a P*ick from the Netherlands (all four items!) The W*nker must be able to understand English...

I have asked (politely, though I feel like strangling the b______) for him to read my listings again and retract all his bids as I will not sell to him.

Sorry about the rant, these d*ckheads make me sick.......

Jap

Jap - You can cancel his bids and block him from re-bidding you know...

Why not ship to Europe? You can ship 30kgs insured/signed for for about £28.00 iof he wins all four...?

PM me for more details if required. :)

[shuttle]

I post to Europe and it is not that more involved then the UK.

:) Shuttle

[CFBC]

I post to Europe and it is not that more involved then the UK.

:) Shuttle

Likewise Shuttle and Jap has PM'd me for a little help. Just replying now, but he has his reasons. ;) :)

[japadvan]

I post to Europe and it is not that more involved then the UK.

:) Shuttle

I like Ebay because, I can dispose of surplus models easily to an interested UK audience and recorded delivery in UK is fast/cheap and 100% hassle free.

There are no disputes (so far) and no language issues with UK buyers.

Regards,

Jap.

[Agent X20]

Sorry about the rant, .. hes talking about you Dutchie.. :)

[Lofty]

I like Ebay because, I can dispose of surplus models easily to an interested UK audience and recorded delivery in UK is fast/cheap and 100% hassle free.

There are no disputes (so far) and no language issues with UK buyers.

Regards,

Jap.

The only difference is a customs slip.....can't see why you have an issue

[The Defiant Man]

can't see why you have an issue

Me neither......got some of my best prices from overseas......

[japadvan]

Sorry, Lads.

I dislike handling other peoples cash and want any transactions to be a smooth/hassle free and as fast as possible. I only have a few more items to sell and feel that "Breaking into Europe" is not necessary.....

As for "best prices from overseas" I am more interested in making space indoors than holding on for a profit. One or two of the "dead ducks" in my collection I have given away to a good home. I have a (not mint) "Bicentennial F4" that will not shift on the 'bay and would gladly give away on this Forum to someone providing they can collect or send me the postage.

I can state also that I am not talking about Dutchie (in relation to my Ebay hassles) and was going to ask him to translate "UK Bidders Only Please" into Dutch for me (as CFBC will verify!)

Regards,

Jap.

[japadvan]

Just accessed my Ebay account and the overseas bidder has retracted all his bids on the four items.

Thanks for your help, CFBC, page noted and will be used in future, if necessary.

Regards,

Jap.

[Scottuk]

Well despite a few e-mails to Ebay I am still waiting to hear from them regarding my questions......Surprise, surprise.

[Agent X20]

Its not worth it... had a problem with a pair of Dell speakers off the Bay....... first one, only one speaker worked.. second one loadsa feedback.... the speakers are £17... the postage to send them back is £12.. they are advertised as new, but clearly either I am unlucky or and as can be seen for the packaging, they are not new, they are returns... to be fair dealer has offered a refund if I send them back again but whats the point..? Approach E Bay over the dealer description as it says new and tested...... they dont want to know...

For the record... I would steer well clear of shitzalta_worldwide...:mad:

Dig old speakers out of the bin and wait til Tesco's have a sale..

[DavidK]

I confess, I don't understand what, if anything I can glean about bidders in auctions since e-bay changed the rules and I'm more than a little suspicious that shill bidding has gone crazy - but how can you tell?

By way of example (and I'm not saying that this is illegal bidding - just that I can't tell) look at this sellers items.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Corgi-Aviation-raf-valley-black-hawk-mk1a-model_W0QQitemZ130221141683QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m130221141683&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

As far as I can see, a bidder 2 or 3, with no track record of bidding, has bid on four of the seller's five items and nothing else. I can tell little about the bidder other than they haven't bought much in several years.

The chances are, this is a legitimate seller who is going to miss out on my bids because I'm suspicious - but how can I tell?

Before, at least you could see the history of the bidder and satisfy yourself that it was a legitimate co-incidence. Now, you can only say that its strange and not bid. I suppose the key rule is what it should always have been - decide what you are prepared to pay, bid that and nothing more. In turn, that means that one is very unlikely ever to get a bargain on e-bay and you're better off shopping in a proper store where you have the protection of the law.

Am I wrong to be so suspicious? Can e-bay survive if people don't trust it?

Can anybody advise me on whether e-bay is safe anymore?:unsure:

[tomswel1]

I confess, I don't understand what, if anything I can glean about bidders in auctions since e-bay changed the rules and I'm more than a little suspicious that shill bidding has gone crazy - but how can you tell?

By way of example (and I'm not saying that this is illegal bidding - just that I can't tell) look at this sellers items.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Corgi-Aviation-raf-valley-black-hawk-mk1a-model_W0QQitemZ130221141683QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m130221141683&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

As far as I can see, a bidder 2 or 3, with no track record of bidding, has bid on four of the seller's five items and nothing else. I can tell little about the bidder other than they haven't bought much in several years.

The chances are, this is a legitimate seller who is going to miss out on my bids because I'm suspicious - but how can I tell?

Before, at least you could see the history of the bidder and satisfy yourself that it was a legitimate co-incidence. Now, you can only say that its strange and not bid. I suppose the key rule is what it should always have been - decide what you are prepared to pay, bid that and nothing more. In turn, that means that one is very unlikely ever to get a bargain on e-bay and you're better off shopping in a proper store where you have the protection of the law.

Am I wrong to be so suspicious? Can e-bay survive if people don't trust it?

Can anybody advise me on whether e-bay is safe anymore?:unsure:

I dont like this bidder1 etc nonsense but that doesn't mean there's anything suspect check the sellers feedback but if you think it might be sus better to leave it or just set what your prepared to pay and go no higher although bidder2 in this case looks dodgy to me to.

[Martin Bull]

All I can say is that after recent experiences, I am presently only buying from e-bay sellers I have previously used and can trust.

[scott]

OK people i have just ordered from our fav ebay retailer :LOL:

They had a F18 i fancy so i thought i would see what happens , don't think i would trust them with something i really wanted but lets see :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[The Defiant Man]

I confess, I don't understand what, if anything I can glean about bidders in auctions since e-bay changed the rules and I'm more than a little suspicious that shill bidding has gone crazy - but how can you tell?

By way of example (and I'm not saying that this is illegal bidding - just that I can't tell) look at this sellers items.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Corgi-Aviation-raf-valley-black-hawk-mk1a-model_W0QQitemZ130221141683QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m130221141683&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

As far as I can see, a bidder 2 or 3, with no track record of bidding, has bid on four of the seller's five items and nothing else. I can tell little about the bidder other than they haven't bought much in several years.

The chances are, this is a legitimate seller who is going to miss out on my bids because I'm suspicious - but how can I tell?

Before, at least you could see the history of the bidder and satisfy yourself that it was a legitimate co-incidence. Now, you can only say that its strange and not bid. I suppose the key rule is what it should always have been - decide what you are prepared to pay, bid that and nothing more. In turn, that means that one is very unlikely ever to get a bargain on e-bay and you're better off shopping in a proper store where you have the protection of the law.

Am I wrong to be so suspicious? Can e-bay survive if people don't trust it?

Can anybody advise me on whether e-bay is safe anymore?:unsure:

The two bids on the example shown aren't suspicious on their own....but the comment you make about the bidding on other items does look at bit iffy and I, for one, would probably watch it (and the others) and only bid at the last minute if it was still at a price that was acceptable to me for that particular model and I didn't feel that a thief (because that's what shillers are) was involved.

I agree with tomswel and MB.....I don't like the new system and now mainly buy only from those I have bought from before & can trust. Shilling was rife before.....but it was easily spottable, even when they thought they were being clever by using more than two i.d's. The thieves must now be in paradise......

[Scottuk]

Can anybody advise me on whether e-bay is safe anymore?

From personal experience.........No it's not:(

Scott; Is it the Eagles one? It was going for £9 at the Swap Meets recently

[Agent X20]

.. is buying a pair of £500 speakers for £80 ever going to be safe.. ?? blokes called Darren so its bound to be dodgy... I'll let you know..:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

Ill take the chances.. the likes of the Nikon D100 camera purchase last year was the best money spent for a long time...

What though does hack me off is when you buy from a trader/dealer that blatently lies and ebay does absolutely ferk all... and they are on the UP..:mad:

... so sorry now but if you have a foreign sounding name then I am outta here....:mad:

.. thing is, is NOT to let it get to you...:D .. difficult.. but necessary...

[scott]

From personal experience.........No it's not:(

Scott; Is it the Eagles one? It was going for £9 at the Swap Meets recently

ONE Witty F18 arrived today :)
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n144/scottq2654/IMG_2178.jpg

Paid for it on Monday and arrived today = 2 days mmmmm some you win some you lose strange :wacko:

[dilligafocau]

How does our favourite Swanage ebay seller keep that 100% rating, is this guy one of the ebay 'untouchables' :wacko:

http://toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?User=brianbillie&Dirn=Received+by&ref=home

[Pilgrim_uk]

As this seems to be ebay gripes thread how about this one.

You win an item on ebay then you find out the item is damaged and refuse to buy it. Of course the buyer should have asked first if it was damaged but assumed the description was fair. The seller then wants sellers fees for item because the item was not paid for.

Should the buyer pay the sellers fees even though the item was not sold as described?

[scott]

As this seems to be ebay gripes thread how about this one.

You win an item on ebay then you find out the item is damaged and refuse to buy it. Of course the buyer should have asked first if it was damaged but assumed the description was fair. The seller then wants sellers fees for item because the item was not paid for.

Should the buyer pay the sellers fees even though the item was not sold as described?

NO
You could leave them neg feedback :unsure: err no you cant now :wacko:

[uksubs]

As this seems to be ebay gripes thread how about this one.

You win an item on ebay then you find out the item is damaged and refuse to buy it. Of course the buyer should have asked first if it was damaged but assumed the description was fair. The seller then wants sellers fees for item because the item was not paid for.

Should the buyer pay the sellers fees even though the item was not sold as described?

It easy you both agree to end the deal & the seller will get his fees back ;)

[tomswel1]

It easy you both agree to end the deal & the seller will get his fees back ;)

correct simple as that

[Scottuk]

Surprise, surprise! Still no response from Ebay:mad:

Just sent this to Richard Ambrose at Ebay

"Morning Richard,



I am still awaiting an explanation from someone at Ebay about the procedures involved in my transaction with brianbillie. If you cannot deal with this matter, would you do me the courtesy of giving me the contact information of someone higher up that can.



Thank you"


Won't be holding my breath wating for a response though.

[tomswel1]

Surprise, surprise! Still no response from Ebay:mad:

Just sent this to Richard Ambrose at Ebay

"Morning Richard,



I am still awaiting an explanation from someone at Ebay about the procedures involved in my transaction with brianbillie. If you cannot deal with this matter, would you do me the courtesy of giving me the contact information of someone higher up that can.



Thank you"


Won't be holding my breath wating for a response though.
You'll be waiting forever did you get your money back?

[Scottuk]

You'll be waiting forever did you get your money back?

I got the item eventually but the seller lied to me about the transaction. My problem now is with Ebay and the way they conduct their business.

[tomswel1]

I got the item eventually but the seller lied to me about the transaction. My problem now is with Ebay and the way they conduct their business.
tell me about it, you'll be flogging a dead horse the CS are the most useless bunch of ****** i've come across. had many a run in, they have no clue whats going on and all you get is robotic answers

[dilligafocau]

Australia's consumer watchdog the ACCC is looking into Ebay new rules forcing sellers to initially offer paypal & then ultimately excluding all forms of payment except paypal & COD.

http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/823668/fromItemId/336311

At present 79% of ebay payment transactions are by direct bank deposit.
The winners here are Australia's lesser known online auction sites that are seeing an upturn in new members even before ebay's paypal monopoly is fully in place

[Martin Bull]

After my recent run of tribulations ( non-existent models, iffy feedback, items in the dustbin etc etc ) and having enjoyed some good bargains at Duxford last weekend ( hey ! you can actually take them with you ! :) ) I shall most certainly be cutting 'way back on any e-bay purchases this year - and in light of the economic situation, I reckon that's no bad thing.....:unsure:

[von hitchofen]

been my policy for a while now - only one transaction thru the 'Bay so far this year - and that was from Mr Js....

[DavidK]

Gosh - so rare but the Post Office found it and the winner obviously didn't want it after all....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Corgi-Aviation-Archive-Mosquito-RAAF-464-Squadron-RARE_W0QQitemZ110255212427QQihZ001QQcategoryZ56313 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
:D

[stan]

Is anybody else having trouble with pay pal? I'm trying to pay for something and despite the fact that I have money in my account and the seller takes it I'm just getting a message that pay pal transactions can't be processed.

ta

[uksubs]

Is anybody else having trouble with pay pal? I'm trying to pay for something and despite the fact that I have money in my account and the seller takes it I'm just getting a message that pay pal transactions can't be processed.

ta
It was working fine for me one hour ago mate

[stan]

Goodness knows whats going on then, I've been getting the same message for 24 hours now!

[uksubs]

Goodness knows whats going on then, I've been getting the same message for 24 hours now!

My brother had the same problem before:wacko:

[scott]

Gosh - so rare but the Post Office found it and the winner obviously didn't want it after all....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Corgi-Aviation-Archive-Mosquito-RAAF-464-Squadron-RARE_W0QQitemZ110255212427QQihZ001QQcategoryZ56313 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
:D

I don't know about you guys but have i seen that listed about three times before :unsure:

[stan]

My brother had the same problem before:wacko:

Any idea how he sorted it subs?

[Pilgrim_uk]

Working fine for me this afternoon, paid somebody with it no problem.

[uksubs]

Any idea how he sorted it subs?

I would clean your pc of cookie for a start
Hope that helps ;)

[tomswel1]

Goodness knows whats going on then, I've been getting the same message for 24 hours now!
sounds a bit dodgy to me call paypal

[stan]

Cookies cleared, pay pal and bank accounts in order. Stuffed if I know.

[stan]

Fantastic, spoke with pay pal as suggested. Turns out the to55er who says he accepts pay pal on the invoice doesn't!....:confused:

[eismeer]

Turns out the to55er who says he accepts pay pal on the invoice doesn't!....:confused:

:LOL: :LOL: Class

[uksubs]

Won a Mint Minichamps Tiger witch tuns out to be a load of sh*t

These is the photo the seller used ;)
It looks great http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4906/34dd2ry5.jpg

This is what I got http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/8945/rscn2792bz5.jpg

[tomswel1]

Won a Mint Minichamps Tiger witch tuns out to be a load of sh*t

These is the photo the seller used ;)
It looks great http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4906/34dd2ry5.jpg

This is what I got http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/8945/rscn2792bz5.jpg
send it back and if you used paypal put a claim in and send them the photos

[Agent X20]

Bad luck old froot but it is a tank...... bad karma..

Collect civvies.... they are enlightning and pretty..... good karma...

E Bay is turning into a farce... but of course you can leave bad feedback so it should get sorted...?

[P51D]

Gosh - so rare but the Post Office found it and the winner obviously didn't want it after all....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Corgi-Aviation-Archive-Mosquito-RAAF-464-Squadron-RARE_W0QQitemZ110255212427QQihZ001QQcategoryZ56313 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
:D

:( Could be genuine....but very much doubt it!! As you say 'winner didn't want it after all!!' :rolleyes:

All sellers need to do is set a reserve!! :mad:

Has happened to me before but at least they had the 'decency' not to re-list it (definitely posted it 'recorded' but can't remember where now! :rolleyes: )

[uksubs]

send it back and if you used paypal put a claim in and send them the photos

Put claim with paypal
Seller trying to blame the post office for the damage :LOL:

[uksubs]

Bad luck old froot but it is a tank...... bad karma..

Collect civvies.... they are enlightning and pretty..... good karma...

E Bay is turning into a farce... but of course you can leave bad feedback so it should get sorted...?

Are being seeing loads of civvies when I go to the Berlin air show this week Agent X20 & I will try & take some photos for you ;)

[Scottuk]

Just had this e-mail from E-bay

"Hello Scott, Thank you for your email. I'm sorry to hear that the feedback you have posted for brianbillie has been removed. Due to human error the feedback that was posted for item ********** was removed. I have now reinstated all the feedback for this item. I trust this information is helpful and wish you all the best for your future trading on eBay.

Kind regards,

Aileen Enright

eBay Trust & Safety"

So now I have complained about the fact he left me negative feedback for no reason other than telling the truth about his lies and him calling people up to hassle them when they leave him negative/neutral feedback.

[Agent X20]

Are being seeing loads of civvies when I go to the Berlin air show this week Agent X20 & I will try & take some photos for you ;).. well... for the forum old froot... cheers..

[tomswel1]

[quote=uksubs;221230]Put claim with paypal
Seller trying to blame the post office for the damage :LOL:[/quote
Thats his problem your still entitled to a refund (item not as described) its up to him to claim from the P O

[uksubs]

[quote=uksubs;221230]Put claim with paypal
Seller trying to blame the post office for the damage :LOL:[/quote
Thats his problem your still entitled to a refund (item not as described) its up to him to claim from the P O

I've been told by paypal to send it back to the Seller at my expense to get a refund :mad:

[CFBC]

[quote=tomswel1;221315]

I've been told by paypal to send it back to the Seller at my expense to get a refund :mad:

:LOL: Typical.. Sounded too much of a bargain subs.. I know they do happen once in a while, but this is getting too familar now. :(

[tomswel1]

[quote=tomswel1;221315]

I've been told by paypal to send it back to the Seller at my expense to get a refund :mad:
I know its not on but send it recorded so he cant say he didn't get it back,i think you have to wait 10 days to make a claim,but do it on the 10th day if he hasn't refunded you.

[Scottuk]

[quote=tomswel1;221315]

I've been told by paypal to send it back to the Seller at my expense to get a refund :mad:


Why is it at your expense. Seller f*cked up. Seller can claim from PO. Seller gets everything going for him and buyer gets stuffed yet again.

[Agent X20]

yep.. I have had this with some copooter speakers.. sold as new, but clearly customer returns, the postage to send em back was nearly as much as the speakers themselves.. so on receipt of a second pair that were faulty, I just gave up... just steer clear of shizalta_worldwide.

As to damage.. get this a lot with civvies where you get bust bits inside a box that has no outward damage and a model that is fully supported by polysytrene in its case... whilst on some of the older antiquated stuff a bad jolt IMHO might sheer a brittle part, it shouldnt be hapenning on a new model.. and funnily enough it always seems to happen on private sales...:(

Anyway Mr UKS, you can leave some nasty feedback now...:unsure: ........I presume this is Mr UKS as the thread above seems to be atributing the quote Mt T.

[Scottuk]

Just had a phonecall from someone who said the were from Ebay enquiring about my postal address. Wasn't until halfway through the call I realises it was brianbillie. I asked him why he needed my postal address and he hung up. I rung him back but he hasn't returned my call yet.

[uksubs]

Just had a phonecall from someone who said the were from Ebay enquiring about my postal address. Wasn't until halfway through the call I realises it was brianbillie. I asked him why he needed my postal address and he hung up. I rung him back but he hasn't returned my call yet.


Better get your Shotgun ready for the knock at the door ;)

[Agent X20]

You need to let E Bay know that... they would be most interested that someone is impersonating one of their employees..:mad:

[uksubs]

Having problems log in to paypal :mad:
Is anyone else having the same problem :confused:

[Scottuk]

Better get your Shotgun ready for the knock at the door ;)

I have many pieces from my other collection that would be so much more appropriate than a shotgun.:D

My first reaction to someone like him turning up at my door would be, "There is a God afterall":LOL:

[Agent X20]

Are you selling tickets...?

[CFBC]

Can I come and watch too... :D

I would guess and only guess he is going to claim the loss via the PO and he needs your address to send them so they write to you and "confirm" the non receipt.

I had that once with a seller that pi$$ed me off... Just ignored the PO letter so he could not claim! :D

He got the message.... This guy though is uptoo something, but cannot really work out what? With 30+ removals of feedback... Hmm. Very strange goings on in Swanage....

:confused:

[Agent X20]

Very strange goings on in Swanage....

:confused: Is Tawny's wine bar still there...?

[CFBC]

Is Tawny's wine bar still there...?

Not sure.. Will ask Scottuk soon to have a look as he's heading that way I believe... :D

[Agent X20]

Just had this e-mail from E-bay

"Hello Scott, Thank you for your email. I'm sorry to hear that the feedback you have posted for brianbillie has been removed.
Sorry but I must be thick.. why has Mr BB as at 20.20 still retaining 100% feedback..??

[Scottuk]

Sorry but I must be thick.. why has Mr BB as at 20.20 still retaining 100% feedback..??

Because the number of positives and withdrawn feedback nullify the negatives that people have left for him.

[Martin Bull]

Just had a phonecall from someone who said the were from Ebay enquiring about my postal address. Wasn't until halfway through the call I realises it was brianbillie. I asked him why he needed my postal address and he hung up. I rung him back but he hasn't returned my call yet.

This is really, really weird.:mad:

[Scottuk]

As predicted by another member on here, I have had the early morning call from brianbillie. He is now claiming that the original item was returned to him as it couldn't be delivered to my address (which he was at great pains to read out to me - is he trying to tell me he knows where I live?). I was very restrained with him to begin with but then he started going with a different story. I then rather lost my temper and told him exactly what I thought of his lies and business practices and told him where to go. He is currently back on the phone apologising and explaining that he got his wires crossed and had an order for the same plane at the same time from another buyer called Scott who has messed him about. He has now offered to send me a freebie as compensation for all the hassle he has caused me. I hope he doesn't post it in Swanage.

[CFBC]

As predicted by another member on here, I have had the early morning call from brianbillie. He is now claiming that the original item was returned to him as it couldn't be delivered to my address (which he was at great pains to read out to me - is he trying to tell me he knows where I live?). I was very restrained with him to begin with but then he started going with a different story. I then rather lost my temper and told him exactly what I thought of his lies and business practices and told him where to go. He is currently back on the phone apologising and explaining that he got his wires crossed and had an order for the same plane at the same time from another buyer called Scott who has messed him about. He has now offered to send me a freebie as compensation for all the hassle he has caused me. I hope he doesn't post it in Swanage.

Tell him to send proof of this "other order" and other named Scott with a freebie and then you will review!

I would also document all this and send it to Ebay as it seems this guy is now "hassling" you...

[Martin Bull]

I then rather lost my temper and told him exactly what I thought of his lies and business practices and told him where to go...... he got his wires crossed and had an order for the same plane at the same time from another buyer called Scott who has messed him about.

This bloke is something else, eh ? :rolleyes: Another Scott...of course ! Stands to reason, dunnit ?:mad:

[Arno 01]

Won a HM UH-1 on the 9th of May ( before UK release) and paid for it, didn't read through the whole add:o , just hit pay now when asked by Ebay.
Used my £10 voucher to pay as it was under a tenner:D . Within a few minute seller had refund my paypal, explaining that he didn't take paypal, even though his sale was set up for it, he told me to take 50p off for my troubles, so chq was posted next morning(minus 50p), week later seller informed no chq had arrived, so duly posted another chq. Got bank statement and noticed that the 1st chq had been cashed:eek: Contacted seller asking if he had cashed it, no replies to 2 emails. Then noticed 2nd chq had been cashed also:eek: :eek: 3rd email to seller asking what was going on, he replied he had been away, wife was running things, refund chq and model where posted last Tuesday, still nothing, despite two other items , bought from other sellers being posted 2nd class on Weds and Thurs have both of these have arrived.
And just for the funny side of things, phoned ebay to get me voucher back, and was told, sorry you have used it! But it was returned, hard luck wait for another voucher in 6 months:wacko:

[conversionwing]

QUOTE=Scottuk;221741]As predicted by another member on here, I have had the early morning call from brianbillie. He is now claiming that the original item was returned to him as it couldn't be delivered to my address (which he was at great pains to read out to me - is he trying to tell me he knows where I live?). I was very restrained with him to begin with but then he started going with a different story. I then rather lost my temper and told him exactly what I thought of his lies and business practices and told him where to go. He is currently back on the phone apologising and explaining that he got his wires crossed and had an order for the same plane at the same time from another buyer called Scott who has messed him about. He has now offered to send me a freebie as compensation for all the hassle he has caused me. I hope he doesn't post it in Swanage.[/QUOTE]

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-10/844722/swan.jpg


decided to call in airstrike on BB but then chickened out as collateral damage seemed excessive

[Arno 01]

:LOL: :LOL: QUOTE=Scottuk;221741]As predicted by another member on here, I have had the early morning call from brianbillie. He is now claiming that the original item was returned to him as it couldn't be delivered to my address (which he was at great pains to read out to me - is he trying to tell me he knows where I live?). I was very restrained with him to begin with but then he started going with a different story. I then rather lost my temper and told him exactly what I thought of his lies and business practices and told him where to go. He is currently back on the phone apologising and explaining that he got his wires crossed and had an order for the same plane at the same time from another buyer called Scott who has messed him about. He has now offered to send me a freebie as compensation for all the hassle he has caused me. I hope he doesn't post it in Swanage.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-10/844722/swan.jpg


decided to call in airstrike on BB but then chickened out as collateral damage seemed excessive[/QUOTE]

[dilligafocau]

Special Satellite Imaging Filtering has brought more details to light......its as we suspected......

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/dilligafocau/swan1.jpg

[Martin Bull]

Target acquired.....

http://kingmagic.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/creations-explosion-troyes-france-600091.jpg

[Scottuk]

I wish people wouldn't keep putting ideas in my head:LOL:

[Scottuk]

I've had a Legends Tiffie turn up today by way of an apology from brianbillie. Still got my negative feedback from him though.

[dilligafocau]

I've had a Legends Tiffie turn up today by way of an apology from brianbillie. Still got my negative feedback from him though.

Somewhere in ebay-land some poor purchaser is probably now not going to receive a Legends Tiffie :LOL:

[Agent X20]

I've had a Legends Tiffie turn up today by way of an apology from brianbillie. Hardly the crown jewels...:D

[Scottuk]

Hardly the crown jewels...:D

Better than waiting for a silver Vampire from Corgi though.

[Pilgrim_uk]

BB had the RAF Oryon aces for sale 2 weeks for £18 but i was put off due to this thread, shame.

Just to wait till another set come round although you can get them for 27 quid delivered from other sources.

[CFBC]

BB had the RAF Oryon aces for sale 2 weeks for £18 but i was put off due to this thread, shame.

Just to wait till another set come round although you can get them for 27 quid delivered from other sources.

Look on Ebay and they come-up a little chaper than that from time to time Pilgrim...:)

[DCRanger]

I tried to add a photo to a sale tonight but it wouldn't let me. As usual their help topics didn't. Any one else had this problem. (A first for me as I haven't had a problem before:confused: )

[tomswel1]

I tried to add a photo to a sale tonight but it wouldn't let me. As usual their help topics didn't. Any one else had this problem. (A first for me as I haven't had a problem before:confused: )
if you choose the quick sale option it wont let you, stupid i know but then so are p****S that run ebay.you can only add on the advanced sale

[DCRanger]

Thanks for that. Silly part is that the option is there which if selected prompts you to add a photo before the listing is completed.:wacko:

[tomswel1]

Thanks for that. Silly part is that the option is there which if selected prompts you to add a photo before the listing is completed.:wacko:
i know it makes little sense

[DCRanger]

There is a bonus though, I found that extra photo's can be added to the item description without cost.:) :)

[eismeer]

Has e-bay finally forced the new search feature on us permanently?

In the past i have done what forum members had stated and cleared out my cache and cookies and it reverted back to the old style.

Unfortunately this is not happening now. Anybody know?:( :unsure:

[uksubs]

Has e-bay finally forced the new search feature on us permanently?

In the past i have done what forum members had stated and cleared out my cache and cookies and it reverted back to the old style.

Unfortunately this is not happening now. Anybody know?:( :unsure:


Mine keep going between both now :wacko:

[eismeer]

Mine keep going between both now :wacko:

Mines just stuck on the new style and must say i really don't like it:(

[tomswel1]

Mines just stuck on the new style and must say i really don't like it:(

Mine had an opt out option at the bottom of the page so still on the old style

[scott]

Mine keep going between both now :wacko:

Funny you should say that on my laptop its the new one and on the computer in the office its on the old one :wacko:

[Agent X20]

Its bloomin awful IMHO.. and yes today the site kept switching from the old to the new...

So down to the bottom of the page and 'opt out' but within a couple of searches, it has switched itself back to the new one again...

Seems theres nowhere where you can leave a comment.

[tomswel1]

Its bloomin awful IMHO.. and yes today the site kept switching from the old to the new...

So down to the bottom of the page and 'opt out' but within a couple of searches, it has switched itself back to the new one again...

Seems theres nowhere where you can leave a comment.
strange mine didn't do that don't think i did anything else:wacko:

[Agent X20]

Funny old world... I dont seem to get it at home.. at work I do...:confused: .. thats the new E Bay search listings we are talking about!!

[Pilgrim_uk]

Mines changed as well but i had the opt out option at the bottom of the "visit all categories" page like i did the last time. Unfortunately for some folk this opt out button does not appear for some folk i am led to believe.

[eismeer]

Mine had an opt out option at the bottom of the page so still on the old style

Thanks for that, just had a look and found the "opt out" option:D

Much better, back to the old style, see how long it lasts;)

[CFBC]

Funny old world... I dont seem to get it at home.. at work I do...:confused: .. thats the new E Bay search listings we are talking about!!

Likewise, home PC stays old all the time whilst work laptop keeps reverting. Old PC is XP though whilst laptop is Vista... :confused: I wonder?

[johnnyboy]

I am glad about that, it was not until I went on the USA site that I realized how carp the new version is, now if I can figure out how to change the spell checker on firefox back to a English version

[Agent X20]

Likewise, home PC stays old all the time whilst work laptop keeps reverting. Old PC is XP though whilst laptop is Vista... :confused: I wonder?

Sorry blown that to bits.. mine is the other way round .. Having very interesting chats with Dell at the moment about Vista being fit for purpose....:D

[DCRanger]

Having very interesting chats with Dell at the moment about Vista being fit for purpose....:D

Just about got Vista sorted now. Mind you, I dread having to format the machine and start all over again.:eek:

[CFBC]

at the moment about Vista being fit for purpose....:D

Is it.. :LOL: Depends what purpose! ;)

[The Defiant Man]

Mine keeps reverting every couple of weeks....thanks for highlighting where the opt out was....will see how long it lasts.

[Pilgrim_uk]

Ok seller has let me know he cannot take paypal and would like a cheque/PO now he has offered a £1.50 refund on the price. A PO will cost me 3.50 then the price of a recorded delivery so say about a fiver i have to shell out because the seller cant use Paypal.

Should i ask for that amount in refund?

[CFBC]

Ok seller has let me know he cannot take paypal and would like a cheque/PO now he has offered a £1.50 refund on the price. A PO will cost me 3.50 then the price of a recorded delivery so say about a fiver i have to shell out because the seller cant use Paypal.

Should i ask for that amount in refund?

Yes.. Explain to him.

[Scottuk]

It appears BB's 100% positive feedback has taken a hit now he can't retaliate, plus he p!ssed off a foreign buyer big time.:D

[tomswel1]

Ok seller has let me know he cannot take paypal and would like a cheque/PO now he has offered a £1.50 refund on the price. A PO will cost me 3.50 then the price of a recorded delivery so say about a fiver i have to shell out because the seller cant use Paypal.

Should i ask for that amount in refund?
i think ebay rules are you have to have a paypal account,you cant sell without one

[david cotton]

i think ebay rules are you have to have a paypal account,you cant sell without one

I tried to list one of my Robert Taylor prints the other day.....and I had to have Paypal to do it......so I did not do it :( .
I think Ebay is loosing a grip on it's roots and simply becoming an online high street :rolleyes:
I have seen my Ebay use drop alot over the last year, I tend to buy from online shops now :)
I read the other day that Ebay were fines millions for not preventing sales of items that breached trading rules.:eek:

[Agent X20]

On the subject of E Bay issues..... anyone getting as pizzed off as I am over this new search facility.. okay.. you opt out - as the new search deosnt seem locate as well the stuff you want...... and you have to start back at the beginning of your search...

Now am finding about 2/3 pages later the blo*dy thing opts you back in...

Tell yer its not working... first time in years.. am not 'watching' anything.... usually its 10/20 items..

Phoned E Bay.. evidently new seach will be a permanent feature in the next 14 days...

:mad: :mad: :mad:

[CFBC]

Phoned E Bay.. evidently new seach will be a permanent feature in the next 14 days...

:mad: :mad: :mad:

How nice, it's crap! I am like you.. Not watching much at all as cannot be bothered using the new search facility and when you opt back in or out it, like you changes back within a few pages! :mad: :mad:

[Agent X20]

How nice, it's crap! I am like you.. Not watching much at all as cannot be bothered using the new search facility and when you opt back in or out it, like you changes back within a few pages! :mad: :mad:

Phone em up and tell em.......:)

[KO-B]

Didn't like it at all at first and why it needed to be changed is beyond me, but to be honest I've sort of gotten used to it now. It seems to be faster than it was (used to be bog slow) but also seems to change for me from week to week. I guess eBay are still tinkering with it a bit?

KO-B

[uksubs]

How nice, it's crap! I am like you.. Not watching much at all as cannot be bothered using the new search facility and when you opt back in or out it, like you changes back within a few pages! :mad: :mad:

Wait till they change your homepage as well :mad: It utter w**k

[Pilgrim_uk]

Well the more the fook up the better it is for us. People will start going to other sites creating competition and hopefully slackening the monopoly ebay has.

[KO-B]

Is anybody finding eBay slow at the moment? I mean really, desperately, Continents Move faster than This-ingly slow? One and a half to three minutes to send an invoice or go to a different page?:confused: :mad:

KO-B

[tomswel1]

Is anybody finding eBay slow at the moment? I mean really, desperately, Continents Move faster than This-ingly slow? One and a half to three minutes to send an invoice or go to a different page?:confused: :mad:

KO-B
no not having that problem

[Agent X20]

Seems to be okay as a browser.... (aint bought anything for ages ..)

[KO-B]

Just one of those things, I suppose. Fine now.