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a buying tip

magage45 — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 07:45:09 GMT

I have recently bought some items which in my view were not up to scratch. I just want to warn buyers to read thoroughly everything about the item before buying. I made a mistake and did not read it properly.

Re: a buying tip

kopenhagen5 — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 08:37:05 GMT

Another buying tip -

Always pay with PayPal if it's a posted item.

Paying direct into someones bank account may mean you never see the item and have little or no recourse.

Re: a buying tip

thecatspjs — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 08:52:17 GMT

As a frequent (well LBH ... addicted) ebay buyer I just think it is a given that if you don't read descriptions thoroughly the chances you will disappointed are increased significantly.

As a seller, even though my descriptions are shorter than some, I spend a bit of time on each one to try and ensure that I add in all the most important information that a buyer will need to make their decision.

Re: a buying tip

foxette-in-sox — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:52:40 GMT

@magage45 wrote:
I have recently bought some items which in my view were not up to scratch. I just want to warn buyers to read thoroughly everything about the item before buying. I made a mistake and did not read it properly.

Um well,if it was the Barbie stuff that you left the less than positive comment about,that is not fair to the seller.

JMO

Re: a buying tip

lyndal1838 — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 03:46:42 GMT

@magage45 wrote:
I have recently bought some items which in my view were not up to scratch. I just want to warn buyers to read thoroughly everything about the item before buying. I made a mistake and did not read it properly.

You made a mistake so you turn it back on the seller?

Most of us do read the listings properly so we are not disappointed.

Re: a buying tip

annies_fancy_dress — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 05:34:30 GMT

Buyers who don't read the description are the bane of sellers.

Re: a buying tip

wargul — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 13:28:40 GMT

She did not leave a "less than positive" comment. She left a positive comment. Made mention she wasn't wrapped about the presentation (whatever that means) and gave postive feedback. A bit unreasonable to criticise.

Re: a buying tip

wargul — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 00:04:23 GMT

You comment is arrogant and irrelevant but correct never the less. Give yourself a tick.

Re: a buying tip

chiselman07 — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 03:01:09 GMT

Not reading description is the norm for most buyers.

Re: a buying tip

pinktoedannie — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 03:04:06 GMT

I hope you didn't knock the sellers stars for something that was your own fault. The description forms part of the buying contract. Of course you should read it.