topic Re: Shonky sellers in Buying

Shonky sellers

michellebartley — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 21:05:35 GMT

I asked a seller to do up an invoice for some items as I couldnt check them out normally answer was certainly (no word from them yet).
Wanted an item of another seller as its listing was about to end and asked if they were going to relist it answer was certainly (they didnt relist it).
Asked another seller to ship an item (this was purchased 2 days ago) answer was certainly, item still has not been shipped.
Look just be honest and upfront about things. Dont give buyers a runaround. Time wasters as far as I can see.

Re: Shonky sellers

lyndal1838 — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 22:10:22 GMT

There are some shonky buyers around who give sellers the run around and waste their time too.

Just because the seller has not marked the item as posted does not mean it has not been posted.

Sellers don't necessarily relist immediately....why did you not buy it before it ended if you wanted it? Why rely on a relist?

And how do you expect a seller to send an invoice if you have not bought the items?

Re: Shonky sellers

davidc4430 — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 22:19:30 GMT

i currently have 50 items waiting to be relisted.

40 will be relisted when i get my next 40 free listings.

maybe the seller you are refering to is also waiting until the next months free listings?

Re: Shonky sellers

michellebartley — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 23:00:17 GMT

Yes possibly.

Re: Shonky sellers

michellebartley — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 01:27:35 GMT

I have committed to buy the items. Its on my purchase list. Am waiting for seller to give me the post cost. Live in hope die in despair.

Re: Shonky sellers

*tippy*toes* — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 03:55:10 GMT

How long ago did you request the invoice? Not everyone is on their computer 24/7. If the seller doesn't have any more listings ending for a few days they may not have logged into their account. I thought after all this time you would know how things work now?

I don't see any evidence of shonky sellers that you've described. Shonky buyers maybe, but certainly not shonky sellers. I'm guessing they are overseas? Maybe it's a public holiday where they are? Maybe it was the middle of the night when you sent the message? Would you expect them to get out of bed at 4am to post your item because you've stamped your feet and demanded they jump to attention?

Take a breath Michelle. Please. You'll get your illegally imported rat food (unless customs seize it). Stop panicking.

Re: Shonky sellers

michellebartley — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 04:03:42 GMT

Its not Rat ratty food its mice nicey mice food.

Re: Shonky sellers

michellebartley — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 04:05:57 GMT

Well maybe not shonky but uncaring misleading sellers.

Re: Shonky sellers

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 04:13:44 GMT

I am sure that will go over a treat with border patrol

Re: Shonky sellers

redders_60 — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 05:39:42 GMT

My computer spat the dummy & destroyed its hard drive; So was in the workshop for 5 days. Maybe something similar has happened to your seller Michelle? You also need to allow time for OS sellers (I know you love OS imports for your little friends) to be awake & at their computers etc. Do be patient.

I'm sure all will be OK or seized by Tassie customs. EDIT - my ducks are quite happy with grain from local suppliers. When we had a pet rat he ate that too! Not Fussy!

Re: Shonky sellers

imastawka — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 06:48:38 GMT

Mice eat cardboard.

Spread some vegemite on it for nutrition

Re: Shonky sellers

shepherdsrule — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 07:37:40 GMT

OMG - seriously, how much do mice and rats eat?

Is it really worth the obvious hassle you always seem to have to purchase from overseas?...and on eBay ?

Surely pet shops/stores in your local area have mice/rat food??

I mean, really, how much are you saving $$ wise - those $$ could be put to better use Michelle............maybe

Re: Shonky sellers

davewil1964 — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 08:33:17 GMT

You might consider addressing your reply to the culprit, rather than stawks.

Re: Shonky sellers

shepherdsrule — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 09:05:04 GMT

Oooops - sorry stawks.........reply to Michelle, not you (obviously, I would have thought),

"those $$ could be put to better use Michelle"

but........

Re: Shonky sellers

*tippy*toes* — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 11:48:05 GMT

@shepherdsrule wrote:
OMG - seriously, how much do mice and rats eat?

Is it really worth the obvious hassle you always seem to have to purchase from overseas?...and on eBay ?

Surely pet shops/stores in your local area have mice/rat food??

I mean, really, how much are you saving $$ wise - those $$ could be put to better use Michelle............maybe

I spent $4.50 on rat and mouse food for the residents in my roof. It was a one off cost and I think they're all sufficiently full now. I haven't heard them doing laps along the rafters since 2 days after I fed them, so I'm guessing they are kicking back enjoying their full bellies. I got it from Woollies and didn't hear any complaints.

Re: Shonky sellers

springyzone — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 12:25:22 GMT

Asked another seller to ship an item (this was purchased 2 days ago) answer was certainly, item still has not been shipped

If you purchased something 2 days ago, how come you needed to ask the seller to ship the item? Isn't that something you would expect to happen automatically after a purchase anyway?

Do you mean you asked them before the purchase if they would be able to ship the item to you and they said certainly? I guess I am assuming then it could be a purchase from overseas.

If you did ask before purchasing and they said yes, I would take it only that they meant they post to your area. Two days isn't that long, I would give them another day or so at least before worrying.

The seller may have shipped and not marked it as sent (if so, that is annoying I know. I always look in My Ebay to see when that gets marked, to me it is part of communication)

Re: Shonky sellers

padi*0409 — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:43:39 GMT

Sorry Michelle, but my slant on rats is this...........................

Imported cheese of course.....................................................

Re: Shonky sellers

davidc4430 — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 22:22:16 GMT

@shepherdsrule wrote:
OMG - seriously, how much do mice and rats eat?

Is it really worth the obvious hassle you always seem to have to purchase from overseas?...and on eBay ?

Surely pet shops/stores in your local area have mice/rat food??

I mean, really, how much are you saving $$ wise - those $$ could be put to better use Michelle............maybe

i think shes buying cheese for her rodents, no good cheese shops in australia i guess.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWDdd5KKhts

Re: Shonky sellers

michellebartley — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 05:45:13 GMT

Had to get Ebay to ask seller to do a manual invoice (nicely of course) which agreed to. It was quite cheap as well and postage was reasonable. Seeing as the range of small animal foods in the stores here isnt that great I really have no alternative but to on Ebay and yes the brands I buy are not available in Australia otherwise I would buy it here and support local business.

Re: Shonky sellers

*tippy*toes* — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 08:27:12 GMT

Will the "where's my item" start tomorrow? Does this stuff contain restricted material? What are you going to do when customs catches up with you and stops all your dangerous purchases coming into the country, which they will? Genuine question.

Thats without mentioning the stiff penalties they will impose. You won't have a choice but to buy locally because once you are in the system for illegal imports, everything you get sent into the country is checked.