topic Re: Conned in Buying

Conned

jvsimo — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:17:49 GMT

Hi everybody, I used to be a regular in here years ago and have decided to return. Recently over the last couple of months I have won about 40 to 50 lots of stamps. All but one lot have been delivered promptly. Except for one lot. I sent a message to rhe seller saying it is now 24 days when should I expect delivery. I got an immediate reply saying it is probably Aust Posts fault here is your money back. That probably sounds good, BUT. Of all the lots I won this was the best at a lousy 49 cents plus $1.50 postage. I can not prove anything but suspect the seller just kept the stamps and gave me my money back because the stamps would have a value of something in excess of $50.00. I believe an auction is a risk we all take and if it falls apart you should ware it. What do you people think.

Re: Conned

lyndal1838 — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:16:16 GMT

You are right, but there is nothing you can do about it. At least you got your money back without a fuss...just be grateful for that.

Re: Conned

phorum_junkie* — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:04:43 GMT

You have absolutely no way of knowing if the stamps got lost in the mail or the seller was unhappy with the sale price .If I were bothered I would watch their listings and if the same stamps were listed with a higher price I would leave them a neg as but otherwise I would just forget it and move on.

Re: Conned

tom_leroy_and_alexs_dad — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 13:48:27 GMT

Never wait for weeks on end for a seller to do anything. If you need to open a Paypal dispute do so within a few weeks at the most.