eBay Seller's Remorse?

"Lost" currency

I didn't look at the eBay sale, but did the auction show the notes serial number? It would be interesting to see if it ever shows up again for auction. For example, did the seller claim she lost it or was it "lost" in the mail. If she claims it was lost in the mail, then it becomes a matter of postal theft. If you have the note's serial number, post it on the web as a "lost" item and see if it fever surfaces. If it surfaces again on eBay, I think you will have an interesting case to present to the eBay people.

 

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keep the serial number on that note and keep an eye out for future sales of the same note by that seller, than you would know if she wants more and kept it to sell again. lol, I just read the post above, ya!

 

She wrote back that she lost it and was unable to send it to me. She did refund my cash back - while at the same time sending me an eBay request to cancel the transaction. I haven't canceled the transaction until eBay responds to my questions I previously submitted.

I do have a copy of the serial number, and I'll add her to my "favorites" list to keep tabs and see if she "finds" it and puts it up for sale again.

So far eBay has not responded.

 

Really, you can cry and complain, but ebay will do nothing unless the item is relisted. Per the rules, the seller has a right to "cancel the auction" if the item is lost.

I've been burned selling on ebay many times with ultra low buy prices, it really sucks. Nonetheless, I have integrity and ship the item at a loss to me...it happens. The bottomline, you have no proof of anything....the seller wins.

 

"lost"?

If it does surface (most likely in a year or so - hey, I'm cynical), you could write her and ask her to buy it at the previous auction price. Then see what happens.

 

Well, here's eBay's response and it's what I thought it would be - nebulous at best.

Thank you for writing eBay in regard to item number XXXXXXXXXX (1928
$100 FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE"REDEEM IN GOLD). I understand that the seller
does not want to complete the sale because she was claiming that she
lost the item. I also recognized that she just refunded your money.
I appreciate the chance to assist you with your concern. I know the
email is long, but I hope you'll find the information helpful.

Thanks for bringing this issue to our attention. Your report will
help make the eBay Community safer for everyone. Seller cannot just
refuse a sale. And in cases like this, seller should notify eBay .

Rest assured that we reviewed your report about your seller and will
take appropriate action. We may take a range of steps that include
giving a warning, canceling a listing, restricting or suspending an
account, or removing PowerSeller status. We protect the privacy of our
members, so we can't share the results of our investigation with you. We
appreciate you taking the time to file a report and help make eBay a
safe place to buy and sell.

As additional information, it would be good for you to know that if for
whatever reason your seller is unwilling or unable to complete the sale,
we encourage you to leave the appropriate Feedback and detailed seller
ratings (DSRs) for them. As a buyer, you don't have to worry about
retaliatory Feedback from your seller since sellers can only leave
positive Feedback for their buyers or not leave any at all. By
contributing to the seller's detailed seller ratings you help eBay
evaluate the seller's ability to continue listing on the eBay site.

Sellers must have a minimum of 4.3 over the past 30 days in all four
DSRs in order to list: item as described, communication, shipping time,
and shipping and handling charges. It's important for other members to
know about your good and bad experiences with this seller -- don't be
afraid to be honest.

To learn more about the Feedback process, visit:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/feedback/questions/leave.html

To learn more about how detailed seller ratings work, visit:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/feedback/detailed-seller-ratings.html

Leaving the appropriate Feedback and DSR for your seller is the best way
to share your experience with the seller with us. Moreover, please note
that action will only be taken based on the seller's Feedback and
detailed seller ratings, so we encourage you to follow through.

If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reply to this
email and let us know.

Sincerely,

XXXXXXX

Well, I've decided to take my refund and live to shop another day. On my million and one to-do list, this is number million and two.

Some days it's chickens...some days it's ...well, you know...:kewl:

 

I've had hundreds of transactions on ebay with only one bad experience. In that case, it was a coin that I purchased for $1. I gave that seller a negative feedback. In your case, I would definately give her a negative feedback. That seller has extremely poor form.

 

My personal opinion, I'd leave neutral feedback. Neutral to me means a less than perfect transaction, but still reasonable... which is what I'd call this. You did get a refund without having to fight for it. If the seller "lost" it and didn't give you a refund, I'd not olny leave a negative but report the seller. As it is I wouldn't give worse than a neutral if it were me.

 

More likely than not she did not have the note. She found someoen who would hold on to it for her and she listed it hoping to make a fat profit. However since she didnt she porbably backed out of the whole deal. Or the person who was holding the ntoe that she planned to buy it from already sold it. But more likely that she wanted a higher price and doesnt even currently own the ntoe and has not.
She will have a trend of this soon to appear on her feedback.

 

screw this *****@#

negative feedback is no question the correct and only choice, anyone who would say otherwise is a fool!!! I would go a step more and threaten a lawsuit or threaten to show up at her house!!!

 

Wow. Threats of lawsuits and showing up at someone's home over this matter? Are you okay?

Really the OP handled the matter well - you on the other hand are the reason there are so many problems to society.

 

time to take a stand

I guess your the kind of guy that lets other walk all over, tis the season to get even!!!

 

Unfortunatley e-bay creates it,s own problems! As a former seller,(Yes i said
Former) I was seller for 7+ Years but the way e-bay treats the sellers i had
To exit stage left, Huge increase in listing and final value fees plus they now
Own paypal which is just another fee! And they make you use paypal no longer is a check or money order allowed thats B.S in my book sounds like a monopoly to me Also the seller can no longer leave feedback!!
You decide! For me atleast it,s a no go!!

 

Nemo Me Impune Lascesset as we Scots say.

 

HOLY CRAP! Showing up at somebody's house? That is a little extreme.
Negative feedback yes. I agree, maybe a report to eBay, and warning others, but that is about it.

 

I think negative feedback is the way to go. eBay clearly isn't going to do anything and I don't think showing up at someone's house is the way to go either. There is nothing you can do. Leave a negative and move on.

 

I agree no one can harm me unpunished and thats why I like my own saying, don't get mad get even!!!

 

Indeed, people of your inferior social demographic strata cannot rise above the fray - rather they must stir it the furthers - which surely is why you are where you are in life.

 

There is ONE thing I AM sure of....someone's not the sharpest knive in the drawer. Paying someone a visit for this? While I certainly believe in standing one's ground, and not allowing yourself to get walked over/taken advantage of........while I've heard of "....don't get mad get even!!!", I've also heard the phrase 'You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law'. I've also heard the phrase 'Trespassers will be shot on sight'.

There's always someone in the crowd that takes their shirt off at a football game when it's -30 below, and I guess we know who that is in this thread.

 

Neg her and forget about it. Maybe she will be more cautious in her auctions. It'll be a learning experience.

Bruce