topic Boots in Buying

Boots

michellebartley — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 08:16:36 GMT

Bought some nice boots from seller in Victoria. The size of boots, seller said, was an 8. Looking at the picture of the boots they looked like a 7 to me. But I took sellers word for it. They arrived and they were too small. I ended up selling them to someone for $10.00. They cost $30.00 plus $13.00 postage. The listing said no returns. Im a slight despondent about it. Felt like telling the seller about it but havent.

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imastawka — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 08:39:23 GMT

No returns means 'change of mind', Michelle.

If they weren't an 8 you could have gotten your money back.

Were they UK size 8? An American size 8 is a UK 6

But good going, telling the size from the picture.

Is this a skill that can be taught?

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pennyforum14 — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 08:40:44 GMT

First of all michelle, I find it really hard to believe you could tell the difference between a size 7 boot and a size 8 just from a photo. However, let's give you the benefit of the doubt on this one and say you could. That being the case why on earth did you buy them? If they looked too small to you, you should have resisted the urge or at the very least asked the seller to confirm the size and perhaps provide some measurements. As always, it was bound to end badly. What size did it say on the bottom of the boot? If it says 8, then you have nothing to reproach the seller about, they were as described. If it says 7, then you should have contacted the seller immediately to point out the error. Too late now, you have already resold them so you are no longer entitled to a return or refund.

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soundtraxcds — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 11:52:16 GMT

I'm guessing that they were indeed Size 8, but the seller decided to clean them up for the photo shoot. No doubt the spin cycle caused a bit of shrinkage.

The good news story is that you managed to try them on without the interference of your theiving neighbour or postman. Well done!

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amber-eyed-girl — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:33:34 GMT

Hi Michelle.

I've bought lots of shoes and boots on eBay and struck some doozies. My favorite was the seller who stated the shoes were a 6. There were no photos of the marked size.

When they arrived they were an 8. The seller responded to my email with "oh, I took my best guess at an Australian size". The brand was a well known Australian one and they were made in Australia...she offered me free post on any other purchase!

Needless to say I never bought from her again. I gave them away. This was before the eBay money back guarantee. A Paypal claim would have meant my paying return shipping then, too, so it was the best option at the time...find someone who could use them. The seller refused essentially to do anything about their error. I hope you find another pair that you like to make up for feeling despondent.

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springyzone — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:52:53 GMT

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I'd feel despondent too if I spent $43 on boots that didn't fit. If the seller made a mistake about the size listed on them, then no matter what the ad says about returns, you would be entitled to make a claim for item not as described. That way you would have received your money back & that is obviously a lot better than just getting $10.

I am wondering though why you had to ask the seller in the first place. Was the size not listed in the ad at all?

It doesn't matter one iota what size you thought they might be or what size they looked in the photo. It doesn't even matter if they fit you or not.

All that matters is what size they actually are. There should be a mark on them somewhere, either inside or on the sole, to tell you that. What does it say?

If it says 8 but they are on the small side, then that isn't the seller's fault.That is a risk you take when buying clothes or shoes on ebay.

If the shoes have some tag other than 8, what does it say? If it is a european sizing, it should say eg 39.

A UK size would say 6. I can't think of any where an aussie 8 would = 7 elsewhere so if the boots have 7 printed on them, then the seller is at fault.

With that postage, I am guessing it was a seller within Australia. If for some reason there is absolutely no marking as to size on these boots, you would have been better to ask for inside measurement rather than a guestimate as to size. Or not have bought at all. When in doubt, don't.

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lyndal1838 — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 21:31:08 GMT

The seller did not make a mistake....the size in the listing is an 8 and there is no way that Michelle could tell what size they are from the one photo in the listing. They are rubber rain boots.

Michelle, what size are the boots that you received? If they are labelled a size 8 then the seller is not at fault. If you have not worn these boots before you should have asked for measurements before buying as you really don't know if they are a large or small make.

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stua.mont — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 21:56:24 GMT

You need to wipe your chin, you seem to just go from thread to thread making stupid comments without really ever adding any value to said topic, for future reference, stay off my threads unless you actually have something to contribute

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lyndal1838 — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 22:07:50 GMT

@stua.mont wrote:
You need to wipe your chin, you seem to just go from thread to thread making stupid comments without really ever adding any value to said topic, for future reference, stay off my threads unless you actually have something to contribute

For your future reference, these are public boards and any member can post on any thread at all without the approval of the author.

You do not own the threads that you create and cannot dictate who posts on them.

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stua.mont — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 22:17:22 GMT

So having people like *tippy*toes* and yourself commenting on threads that don't help the OP in anyway is good in what way?

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davewil1964 — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 22:25:50 GMT

What help was Michelle asking for?

What help have you given her?

What help can anybody give her when she has disposed of the evidence?

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pennyforum14 — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 22:29:10 GMT

Tippy's expressions of frustration are considerably better than your own posts which are basically just insulting and abusive. If you were aware of the history of the OP and her extremely frequent and wild and imaginative accounts of her adventures with buying on eBay, you could appreciate where the frustration is coming from.

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davidc4430 — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 22:35:28 GMT

maybe its the new aussie post delivery system, you pay more but get less.

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stua.mont — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 22:36:29 GMT

Not sure what help she was asking for, I'd say it was more a case of her sharing her experience so others don't get caught out as she did.

I agree, I can't help the OP as the shoes are now gone.

The only advice I can give is, being a size 10 Australian myself, I have to be careful when shopping for shoes online, as many sellers go off the size written on the shoes tounge, in particular they usually state the U.S. Size, which in my case would make me a size 11. Hope you don't get caught out again Michelle, and sorry to hear of your recent unfortunate transaction

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phorum_junkie* — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 23:38:43 GMT

I have sold a shedload of boots and shoes in UK sizes 8, 9,10 and 11 which I always say are the equivalent of an Australian size 10, 11, 12 and 13. I also give measurements and have never had a buyer ask to return them because they do not fit.

Of course I don't expect I have had a buyer who has ignored the information I give because they thought their ouija board was more accurate.

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*tippy*toes* — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 23:55:10 GMT

You really need to get out more.

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cmcoins2000 — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:41:41 GMT

I really don't know what the problem is.

I always buy my (small) Size 10s from photographs - no need to worry what size they really are.

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*tippy*toes* — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 01:51:05 GMT

I guess if they work out to be too small you could always cut the toes off to allow you more space...........or cut your own toes off! Problem solved. See, there are simple solutions to most of life's little problems.

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cmcoins2000 — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 01:59:55 GMT

@*tippy*toes* wrote:
I guess if they work out to be too small you could always cut the toes off to allow you more space...........or cut your own toes off! Problem solved. See, there are simple solutions to most of life's little problems.

We are beginning to sound like Cinderella's step-sisters.

They cut their toes to try to fit the glass slipper - didn't they.

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lynne8221 — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 03:09:13 GMT

Michelle, if they were the Vivienne Westwood boots, you left feedback for the seller "very, very nice, happy thank you". Why would you do that & then complain here?