Topic: Merrin here. Am I about to be scammed on ebay?
Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc started this discussion 1 week ago #126,552
Won an item 2 days ago from a guy with perfect feedback from 500-odd transactions, but I just got a message from him asking me to send him my address "so that I can post it ASAP". The fuck? As the seller my address should be automatically provided to him, no?
If you care for my peace of mind, as I know you do, let me know what you think is going on here. Nigh-on 17 pounds sterling is at stake here. Is your pal Merrin about to be taken for a ride by a shameless con-artist?
If you care for my peace of mind, as I know you do, let me know what you think is going on here. Nigh-on 17 pounds sterling is at stake here. Is your pal Merrin about to be taken for a ride by a shameless con-artist?
boof joined in and replied with this 1 week ago, 5 minutes later[^] [v] #1,369,515
A lot of these eBay people are shitheads. Many of these bastards will send a message after you think the transaction is paid and done and then cancel on you because you didn't bother to look at eBay messages for a week (because most eBay messages are worthless bullshit that waste's time) saying they need your email address to mail it because their shipper wants that or some bullshit. The worst is the jerk who says they need five more clams because the cost to send was higher than they had set earlier.
Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc (OP) replied with this 1 week ago, 5 minutes later, 10 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,369,516
I did get it for a low price but it was a Buy It Now item so the jackass can hardly be miffed about it now.
Oatmeal Fucker !BYUc1TwJMU joined in and replied with this 1 week ago, 20 minutes later, 31 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,369,520
Maybe he's just not good at computers or doesn't know how to see it, or maybe he's been stung before by someone not updating their address and getting a refund so he gets it in writing before posting, to protect himself.
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 1 week ago, 21 minutes later, 52 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,369,522
When I was a seller on eBay, there were a few times I had to ask a buyer about their address because they didn't type the info in correctly, or there was an eBay glitch.
If he asks you to send additional money, then I'd be concerned. If you don't get your item by said date, file a complaint with eBay. If he fails to send item, or can't provide proof you received item, eBay will reimburse you the money.
If he asks you to send additional money, then I'd be concerned. If you don't get your item by said date, file a complaint with eBay. If he fails to send item, or can't provide proof you received item, eBay will reimburse you the money.
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 1 week ago, 11 hours later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,369,623
Is your address in an unusual or unexpected format, perhaps? Maybe he's confused by a foreign address. If it contains Cyrillic script, maybe it doesn't render correctly on his device?
I don't see how it could be a scam. 🤔
I don't see how it could be a scam. 🤔
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Chuffed !m8sJfgzmLE joined in and replied with this 1 week ago, 11 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,369,629
Could be trying to run the clock down. I believe the window is small for disputes. Seems unlikely though for a small amount and an established account.
boof replied with this 1 week ago, 22 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,369,635
Oh now I recall a fucker in Italy who tells me hey, your package came back to me because of a wrong address and I need your correct address. You had my correct address the first time fuckhead, eBay gave it to you. Here's my same fucking address.
Never got my fucking thing
Never got my fucking thing
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 1 week ago, 4 hours later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,369,651
Ive sold a lot of stuff on eBay. When you sell even to a place outside the US eBay will give you a premade label you just print out with whatever shipping info the buyer has on file. If it’s outside the country it goes to Pitney Bowels?? I forget the spelling clearing house/auction house in Kentucky and they handle all the international stuff for you
Anonymous D replied with this 1 week ago, 46 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,369,654
@previous (H)
Pitney Bowels sucks. If they pick up your item, you can almost guarantee it will be several days late.
Pitney Bowels sucks. If they pick up your item, you can almost guarantee it will be several days late.
Anonymous H replied with this 1 week ago, 2 hours later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,369,665
@OP
Maybe he sold it with free postage and saw you live really far and it cost more than what he made to ship it so he’s giving you a runaround
Maybe he sold it with free postage and saw you live really far and it cost more than what he made to ship it so he’s giving you a runaround
Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc (OP) replied with this 1 week ago, 32 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,369,669
Friends, tremendous news! My item has been shipped and is on its way to my house in England. Bless you all for your input and well wishes.Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 1 week ago, 1 hour later, 22 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,369,717
@previous (Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc)
I had a few words with the seller. I don't like to brag about it but we're kind of a big deal on the internet.
I had a few words with the seller. I don't like to brag about it but we're kind of a big deal on the internet.
Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc (OP) replied with this 1 week ago, 1 day later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,369,884
Item arrived safely, friends. I left the guy good feedback and, Lord willing, I expect he'll reciprocate.