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Ebay knowledge needed..., by dave313perry on Sept 6, 2007 18:02:11 GMT 1, sorry to clog up the board with annoying shite like this but just looking for some advice because som scumbag on ebay wont send me my stuff! p*ick!!!
Send ยฃ220 for an item on ebay
Paid cheque
Feedback 7 - 100%
Uk seller
Emailed me twice with info of how to pay and where to send cheque.
Cheque cleared and waited about 5 days for good, when auction stated 2 working days. Now iv requested and got the p*ick in questions info via ebay, although its only a mobile number, which i plan on phoning once i know exactly where i stand, but i suppose it could be anyones number? ?
any info on how to collar the robbing scum would be much appreciated as it wasnt even for bloody me!!! 
many thanks (personally i think im screwed!) 
sorry to clog up the board with annoying shite like this but just looking for some advice because som scumbag on ebay wont send me my stuff! p*ick!!! Send ยฃ220 for an item on ebay Paid cheque Feedback 7 - 100% Uk seller Emailed me twice with info of how to pay and where to send cheque. Cheque cleared and waited about 5 days for good, when auction stated 2 working days. Now iv requested and got the p*ick in questions info via ebay, although its only a mobile number, which i plan on phoning once i know exactly where i stand, but i suppose it could be anyones number? ? any info on how to collar the robbing scum would be much appreciated as it wasnt even for bloody me!!! many thanks (personally i think im screwed!) |
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by brainthedog on Sept 6, 2007 18:07:52 GMT 1, Your first mistake was paying by check. I know everyone has a bad opinion about it, but PayPal is designed to protect the buyer. You can freeze his/her account by simply registering a complaint. But, that doesn't help you.
What I suggest doing is messaging the seller in the eBay messaging system that the check cleared and if he can provide a status on shipping. Do it in a positive way otherwise you run the risk of pissing him off. It's important you do this in eBay's messaging system as in the event you need to pursue this guy, eBay can assist and will need records of communication. The only thing they can do unfortunately is close their account. and, a feedback score of 7 is worth less than 220GBP unfortunately so he could very well run.
+1 me if you think this helped as i need to get out of negative respect land! 
Your first mistake was paying by check. I know everyone has a bad opinion about it, but PayPal is designed to protect the buyer. You can freeze his/her account by simply registering a complaint. But, that doesn't help you. What I suggest doing is messaging the seller in the eBay messaging system that the check cleared and if he can provide a status on shipping. Do it in a positive way otherwise you run the risk of pissing him off. It's important you do this in eBay's messaging system as in the event you need to pursue this guy, eBay can assist and will need records of communication. The only thing they can do unfortunately is close their account. and, a feedback score of 7 is worth less than 220GBP unfortunately so he could very well run. +1 me if you think this helped as i need to get out of negative respect land! |
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by Gentle Mental on Sept 6, 2007 18:13:25 GMT 1, Feel really bad for you.... Is there anyway you can trace that cheque? Which bank was it deposited into? Perhaps your bank can help.
Feel really bad for you.... Is there anyway you can trace that cheque? Which bank was it deposited into? Perhaps your bank can help.
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by dave313perry on Sept 6, 2007 18:16:48 GMT 1, i know i know but wouldnt accept paypal.
Iv emailed him about 5 times the goods aint coming im afraid!! scumbag on the scumbay!!
gona try calling in a minute after iv finished my tea!! and after that its an ebay complaint but if it gets to that i cant see any money returning my way!
i know i know but wouldnt accept paypal.
Iv emailed him about 5 times the goods aint coming im afraid!! scumbag on the scumbay!!
gona try calling in a minute after iv finished my tea!! and after that its an ebay complaint but if it gets to that i cant see any money returning my way!
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by chrisps303 on Sept 6, 2007 18:25:52 GMT 1, You must have a name and address though if you posted the cheque, if you have is it close enough to pay them a visit?
You must have a name and address though if you posted the cheque, if you have is it close enough to pay them a visit?
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by dave313perry on Sept 6, 2007 18:35:44 GMT 1, its looking like its on the agenda mate,
couple of house bricks and a splash of spray paint may do the job
its looking like its on the agenda mate,
couple of house bricks and a splash of spray paint may do the job
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by Run Pig Run on Sept 6, 2007 18:54:18 GMT 1, I once had a similiar problem and i googled the sellers name and found out his work address and a phone number the money arrived two days later.
longshot but it's worth a go.
if you have his name and address 118 118 it and phone his house.
I once had a similiar problem and i googled the sellers name and found out his work address and a phone number the money arrived two days later.
longshot but it's worth a go.
if you have his name and address 118 118 it and phone his house.
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by buffin on Sept 6, 2007 19:11:34 GMT 1, www.192.com is useful also for tracing phone numbers and is mostly free
www.192.com is useful also for tracing phone numbers and is mostly free
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by stuey09 on Sept 6, 2007 19:32:36 GMT 1, Dave, check your pm a bit later this evening. I may be able to help
Dave, check your pm a bit later this evening. I may be able to help |
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by stuey09 on Sept 6, 2007 19:35:32 GMT 1, Just noticed another respect point gone. I'd be delighted if whoever the brave sniper is would have the balls to reveal themselves and justify it.
Just noticed another respect point gone. I'd be delighted if whoever the brave sniper is would have the balls to reveal themselves and justify it.
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by dave313perry on Sept 6, 2007 19:38:14 GMT 1, cheers guys much appreciated time and help - Id +1 you all if i could!!!
just phoned the geezer via the mobile number that was set on his contact details
Got a quivering voice that assured me the cheque had only just cleared, and it will be with me tomorrow. Dont think he realised i could get his info.
Plus i sent a cheque to an address obviously used by him so seems a little daft as he doesnt know who he is dealing with.
If he does this for a living then its a matter of time before someone withtracts a couple of limbs from him! infact i shall actually be paying him a visit with a couple of friends, most likely on the weekend if it doesnt turn up, but the less i say about that the better for legal reasons!!!
cheers guys - il keep you informed
cheers guys much appreciated time and help - Id +1 you all if i could!!!
just phoned the geezer via the mobile number that was set on his contact details
Got a quivering voice that assured me the cheque had only just cleared, and it will be with me tomorrow. Dont think he realised i could get his info.
Plus i sent a cheque to an address obviously used by him so seems a little daft as he doesnt know who he is dealing with.
If he does this for a living then its a matter of time before someone withtracts a couple of limbs from him! infact i shall actually be paying him a visit with a couple of friends, most likely on the weekend if it doesnt turn up, but the less i say about that the better for legal reasons!!!
cheers guys - il keep you informed
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by artfortruth on Sept 6, 2007 19:45:36 GMT 1, Ok HOLD UP.
First off, I've been an eBayer for 7+ years and I'm a Power Seller.
The very first thing you should do is put a block on the check. (Your bank may charge for this service), that way he can't cash it. If it is already cashed you could handle it through your bank and explain the fraudulent nature of the transaction. I think it's called "Disputing a transaction".
The second thing I would do is what thedog mentioned. You MUST gather PROOF of communication attempts. This means you'll need email headers if done that way or simply use the eBay messaging system. Without proof of communication attempts you will get nowhere with my next advice.
Third, File a Claim through the eBay system. I believe it's called "item not received dispute". Follow the instructions they give you when doing this process.
Fourth, they will most likely advise you to get Square Trade involved (third party ebay dispute handler). This service costs about 25$ if I remember correctly. This service is highly recommended for large transactions like yours and they will definitely get your money back if all the above fails. It will also crush his reputation and ability to use eBay in the future.
Other things you should do after all this is gather as much personal information as you can on the seller. eBay requires a valid credit card or bank account number and phone number before you can create a sellers account. THey have this on record and it can be obtained if requested. Only buyers from that seller can request the info. Once you get it, keep calling him or visit if possible to get it resolved.
and of course, negative that mother fucker after it's all done. don't do it until it's over with though.and give him 0 stars. I'm sure he'll lose his account over this.
Best advice I can give: DO ALL THIS ASAP, time is of the essence with stuff like this.
Good luck my friend. I hope all goes well. I'd never play you like that ;-)
BTW, What did you buy?
Ok HOLD UP.
First off, I've been an eBayer for 7+ years and I'm a Power Seller.
The very first thing you should do is put a block on the check. (Your bank may charge for this service), that way he can't cash it. If it is already cashed you could handle it through your bank and explain the fraudulent nature of the transaction. I think it's called "Disputing a transaction".
The second thing I would do is what thedog mentioned. You MUST gather PROOF of communication attempts. This means you'll need email headers if done that way or simply use the eBay messaging system. Without proof of communication attempts you will get nowhere with my next advice.
Third, File a Claim through the eBay system. I believe it's called "item not received dispute". Follow the instructions they give you when doing this process.
Fourth, they will most likely advise you to get Square Trade involved (third party ebay dispute handler). This service costs about 25$ if I remember correctly. This service is highly recommended for large transactions like yours and they will definitely get your money back if all the above fails. It will also crush his reputation and ability to use eBay in the future.
Other things you should do after all this is gather as much personal information as you can on the seller. eBay requires a valid credit card or bank account number and phone number before you can create a sellers account. THey have this on record and it can be obtained if requested. Only buyers from that seller can request the info. Once you get it, keep calling him or visit if possible to get it resolved.
and of course, negative that mother fucker after it's all done. don't do it until it's over with though.and give him 0 stars. I'm sure he'll lose his account over this.
Best advice I can give: DO ALL THIS ASAP, time is of the essence with stuff like this.
Good luck my friend. I hope all goes well. I'd never play you like that ;-)
BTW, What did you buy?
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by dave313perry on Sept 6, 2007 19:53:03 GMT 1, Cheers mate im well underway with with a few of the above points and really appreciate the info!
It was a PS3 for my lil bro's Birthday coming up in october!
Iv got on him...
Address where i sent the cheque
mobile phone number
think thats it ... hopefully he will panic after i called him and sent it quicktime!!!
Cheers mate im well underway with with a few of the above points and really appreciate the info!
It was a PS3 for my lil bro's Birthday coming up in october!
Iv got on him...
Address where i sent the cheque
mobile phone number
think thats it ... hopefully he will panic after i called him and sent it quicktime!!!
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by artfortruth on Sept 6, 2007 20:18:55 GMT 1, I hope it wasn't one of those infamous PS3 Boxes you just bought! ;-)
I have a feeling this will work out in due time.
I hope it wasn't one of those infamous PS3 Boxes you just bought! ;-)
I have a feeling this will work out in due time.
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by dave313perry on Sept 6, 2007 20:25:15 GMT 1, Soon find out! anyone can get a pic of a ps3 with a game and a controller so who knows - the listing was done poorly and put in the wrong category and went for about 100 cheaper than its value so i think the seller has been trying not to sell it as he knows he can get more. although wouldnt have thought he would cash the cheque then?
time will tell! fingers crossed because i really want to get it and play it!!!
Soon find out! anyone can get a pic of a ps3 with a game and a controller so who knows - the listing was done poorly and put in the wrong category and went for about 100 cheaper than its value so i think the seller has been trying not to sell it as he knows he can get more. although wouldnt have thought he would cash the cheque then? time will tell! fingers crossed because i really want to get it and play it!!! |
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by rob123rob on Sept 6, 2007 20:55:59 GMT 1, Your first mistake was paying by check. I know everyone has a bad opinion about it, but PayPal is designed to protect the buyer. You can freeze his/her account by simply registering a complaint. But, that doesn't help you. What I suggest doing is messaging the seller in the eBay messaging system that the check cleared and if he can provide a status on shipping. Do it in a positive way otherwise you run the risk of pissing him off. It's important you do this in eBay's messaging system as in the event you need to pursue this guy, eBay can assist and will need records of communication. The only thing they can do unfortunately is close their account. and, a feedback score of 7 is worth less than 220GBP unfortunately so he could very well run. +1 me if you think this helped as i need to get out of negative respect land!
I will give you a +, as someone negged me because I started a thread on how boring Banksy's website is, so maybe this will even things out.
Your first mistake was paying by check. I know everyone has a bad opinion about it, but PayPal is designed to protect the buyer. You can freeze his/her account by simply registering a complaint. But, that doesn't help you. What I suggest doing is messaging the seller in the eBay messaging system that the check cleared and if he can provide a status on shipping. Do it in a positive way otherwise you run the risk of pissing him off. It's important you do this in eBay's messaging system as in the event you need to pursue this guy, eBay can assist and will need records of communication. The only thing they can do unfortunately is close their account. and, a feedback score of 7 is worth less than 220GBP unfortunately so he could very well run. +1 me if you think this helped as i need to get out of negative respect land! I will give you a +, as someone negged me because I started a thread on how boring Banksy's website is, so maybe this will even things out. |
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by manty on Sept 16, 2007 12:21:06 GMT 1, Not sure, but I would have thought being as you have his home address, that you should be able to send him a summons through the small claims court, will need a bit of investigation ( google) but I think its quite cheap.
Not sure, but I would have thought being as you have his home address, that you should be able to send him a summons through the small claims court, will need a bit of investigation ( google) but I think its quite cheap.
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discoduster
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by discoduster on Sept 16, 2007 12:45:21 GMT 1, I've never ripped anyone off in my life but a few months ago I sold a brand new upgrade phone on ebay.
Auction ends and won by bidder with zero feedback. I give him benefit of the doubt and progress through the channels, invoice, email seller, reminder, etc.
I give after about 2 weeks and relisted it where it was purchased and paid for on a Buy It Now by another ebayer.
A week later I get a payment through PayPal for the original auction. I emailed the bidder to inform him that as I hadn't heared from him I'd resold it. He emailed me being abusive calling me an idiot etc.
So I thought Feck him, if he wants to play like that he can chase me through PayPal for the money which I'll happily return knowing that I would have caused him a bit more inconvienience than he caused me.
I'm still waiting for the p*ick to work out how to do that.
I've never ripped anyone off in my life but a few months ago I sold a brand new upgrade phone on ebay.
Auction ends and won by bidder with zero feedback. I give him benefit of the doubt and progress through the channels, invoice, email seller, reminder, etc.
I give after about 2 weeks and relisted it where it was purchased and paid for on a Buy It Now by another ebayer.
A week later I get a payment through PayPal for the original auction. I emailed the bidder to inform him that as I hadn't heared from him I'd resold it. He emailed me being abusive calling me an idiot etc.
So I thought Feck him, if he wants to play like that he can chase me through PayPal for the money which I'll happily return knowing that I would have caused him a bit more inconvienience than he caused me.
I'm still waiting for the p*ick to work out how to do that.
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by discoduster on Sept 16, 2007 12:48:00 GMT 1, BTW....
Good Luck Dave...
BTW....
Good Luck Dave...
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by bobbymeachamjr on Sept 16, 2007 15:27:21 GMT 1, Sorry but if you buy from low feedback and to top it off paying via check - I guess its a lesson learned...
Sorry but if you buy from low feedback and to top it off paying via check - I guess its a lesson learned...
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by dave313perry on Sept 16, 2007 20:19:58 GMT 1, But when you send a cheque to a household address which is cashed in and you dont send the item your not exactly going to be difficult to track down......
But when you send a cheque to a household address which is cashed in and you dont send the item your not exactly going to be difficult to track down......
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by dave313perry on Sept 16, 2007 21:15:21 GMT 1, Thanks to all the well wishers and info people have given thus far!!! the glory of the forum!
but now im in a situation..just phoned the guy again who played dumb and denied it was even him and hadnt a clue what was going on -
I basically threatened him with legal action just to put the jitters up him a little - as far as i know ebay will do nothing apart from ban him so....do i
Keep up with the threats of legal proceedings...
Seek third party help and persue it legally and pay some kind of a fee to someone to do the previous
or go bang the door down of the address where i sent the cheque??
Once again thanks guys - and apologies to clog up an art Forum with this nonsense!
Dave
Thanks to all the well wishers and info people have given thus far!!! the glory of the forum! but now im in a situation..just phoned the guy again who played dumb and denied it was even him and hadnt a clue what was going on - I basically threatened him with legal action just to put the jitters up him a little - as far as i know ebay will do nothing apart from ban him so....do i Keep up with the threats of legal proceedings... Seek third party help and persue it legally and pay some kind of a fee to someone to do the previous or go bang the door down of the address where i sent the cheque? ? Once again thanks guys - and apologies to clog up an art Forum with this nonsense! Dave |
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by bonesy on Sept 16, 2007 21:23:11 GMT 1, You could threaten to post the phone number on this forum.
You could threaten to post the phone number on this forum.
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by spirit on Sept 16, 2007 21:40:06 GMT 1, the saint in me says use the threat of legal proceedings backed up by bank trace on cheque.
the devil in me says bang the door down...
whatever happens keep up the pressure...make it not worth the bother.
the saint in me says use the threat of legal proceedings backed up by bank trace on cheque.
the devil in me says bang the door down...
whatever happens keep up the pressure...make it not worth the bother.
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by dave313perry on Sept 16, 2007 21:46:30 GMT 1, the saint in me says use the threat of legal proceedings backed up by bank trace on cheque. the devil in me says bang the door down... whatever happens keep up the pressure...make it not worth the bother.
thats kinda what im doing - im persisting at the minute
He sounds like a young dole dossing idiot whole thinks morals are something you can buy at a fishmungers!!
I want to avoid banging doors down but im getting closer!
the saint in me says use the threat of legal proceedings backed up by bank trace on cheque. the devil in me says bang the door down... whatever happens keep up the pressure...make it not worth the bother. thats kinda what im doing - im persisting at the minute He sounds like a young dole dossing idiot whole thinks morals are something you can buy at a fishmungers!! I want to avoid banging doors down but im getting closer! |
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by lesbianwednesdays on Sept 16, 2007 21:49:19 GMT 1, what you waitin' for? go and cut this tw*t.
i'll only bend over so many times before i expect the same in return, if not, you cut them, end of.
what you waitin' for? go and cut this tw*t.
i'll only bend over so many times before i expect the same in return, if not, you cut them, end of.
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Ebay knowledge needed..., by manty on Sept 16, 2007 22:03:07 GMT 1,
Phone him again, and advise him that if its not sorted in 24 hours, you are going to report him to the police for Fraud.
If you dont get anywhere in that time, then report him to the Police, and contact your bank and explain whats happened and that it is fraudulent, and can the funds be reimbursed?
Phone him again, and advise him that if its not sorted in 24 hours, you are going to report him to the police for Fraud.
If you dont get anywhere in that time, then report him to the Police, and contact your bank and explain whats happened and that it is fraudulent, and can the funds be reimbursed?
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I sold a piece last month and the seller dint contact me for over a week, and then told me he was on holiday 
and it was obvious it was just someone trying to bugger up my auction 
idiots 
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