I tried to sell shoes on eBay earlier this year. Only sold one out of seven pairs. And I also somehow got involved in a major dispute that went all the way to the eBay "authorities." (Not sure how they determine that - badges? Certifications? Special parking spaces?) But I digress.
One of my more expensive pairs of shoes was starting at $200, but they could "Buy Now" for $300. On the very last day of the sale, I got a buyer willing to pay the $300. I was so excited, I practically boxed them up that afternoon. But then the next day I got an email from eBay saying it was a fraudulent user, and NOT to send the shoes. Sigh. I got paid for the one pair I DID sell, sent them off and put eBay out of my mind.
Until two weeks ago, when I got a notification that the fraudulent buyer had filed a complaint with eBay, saying they never received the shoes and demanded a $300 refund. Um, what? I will send you the damn shoes when you pay me, crazytown! So I replied back something a little less irate, and thought I had talked some sense into her.
Wrong. Last week I got an email from eBay, saying the case had now been brought to the authorities, and they would let me know their decision. Starting to feel like I'm on People's Court here - all I wanted to do was make a little extra cash! Sheeeeesh.
Yesterday I learned that eBay ruled in my favor (sweet victory!), and I was free to go buy and sell as I pleased. But I'm totally gun-shy - what if crazy lady hunts me down or spreads nasty eBay rumors that I'm a terrible seller! Biyotch. This is actually quite a con she has going - I'm sure someone out there actually DID pay her, and now she goes around looking for another sucker. Look elsewhere, sweets.
One of my more expensive pairs of shoes was starting at $200, but they could "Buy Now" for $300. On the very last day of the sale, I got a buyer willing to pay the $300. I was so excited, I practically boxed them up that afternoon. But then the next day I got an email from eBay saying it was a fraudulent user, and NOT to send the shoes. Sigh. I got paid for the one pair I DID sell, sent them off and put eBay out of my mind.
Until two weeks ago, when I got a notification that the fraudulent buyer had filed a complaint with eBay, saying they never received the shoes and demanded a $300 refund. Um, what? I will send you the damn shoes when you pay me, crazytown! So I replied back something a little less irate, and thought I had talked some sense into her.
Wrong. Last week I got an email from eBay, saying the case had now been brought to the authorities, and they would let me know their decision. Starting to feel like I'm on People's Court here - all I wanted to do was make a little extra cash! Sheeeeesh.
Yesterday I learned that eBay ruled in my favor (sweet victory!), and I was free to go buy and sell as I pleased. But I'm totally gun-shy - what if crazy lady hunts me down or spreads nasty eBay rumors that I'm a terrible seller! Biyotch. This is actually quite a con she has going - I'm sure someone out there actually DID pay her, and now she goes around looking for another sucker. Look elsewhere, sweets.
I'm just jealous because I think you have a better shoe collection than I do. Hmph.
ReplyDeleteI'll sell them to you at a low low price. :)
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