Ebay Frustrations/Question
The other night I found a listing for the Eat Me, Drink Me Alice in Wonderland pins that were just released that was ending that day and was considerably cheaper than those listed with a BIN option. Feedback was 100% positive so I decide what the heck and bid.
I win, yay! Ending only a minute behind are two more auctions from the same seller: the "lose something" and the Alice logo pin. I was able to snag both for $12 each - a steal! I was incredibly happy and sent an email to request combined shipping. The response I got made me uneasy - that the seller was planning on shipping them all separately so they didn't scratch, but if I was willing to take full responsibility for any damage they could be sent in one package. Hmmm...I told them that was fine, send it separate - although I was starting to think that the seller was annoyed that the pins sold for half of the BIN prices out there (and maybe even under the retail?)
Now it's a few days later and I receive this email:
Hello. I'm very VERY sorry. (more for me than for you) because my girlfriend apparently threw out my pins while cleaning our apartment last weekend. Not only have I lost these, but two unopened mystery boxes that were currently up for auction. I've issued a full refund via paypal and am sorry this happened. I hope you can find the pins elsewhere.
I did receive my full refund but I'm kinda bummed...and I can't say I completely believe the story - is it just me? I understand things happen, but this just seems odd! This has never happened to me before so I'm also wondering if I should leave feedback for this person at all.
Edit: This is by no means a blast at the seller, more venting frustration and wondering about the feedback situation!
I win, yay! Ending only a minute behind are two more auctions from the same seller: the "lose something" and the Alice logo pin. I was able to snag both for $12 each - a steal! I was incredibly happy and sent an email to request combined shipping. The response I got made me uneasy - that the seller was planning on shipping them all separately so they didn't scratch, but if I was willing to take full responsibility for any damage they could be sent in one package. Hmmm...I told them that was fine, send it separate - although I was starting to think that the seller was annoyed that the pins sold for half of the BIN prices out there (and maybe even under the retail?)
Now it's a few days later and I receive this email:
Hello. I'm very VERY sorry. (more for me than for you) because my girlfriend apparently threw out my pins while cleaning our apartment last weekend. Not only have I lost these, but two unopened mystery boxes that were currently up for auction. I've issued a full refund via paypal and am sorry this happened. I hope you can find the pins elsewhere.
I did receive my full refund but I'm kinda bummed...and I can't say I completely believe the story - is it just me? I understand things happen, but this just seems odd! This has never happened to me before so I'm also wondering if I should leave feedback for this person at all.
Edit: This is by no means a blast at the seller, more venting frustration and wondering about the feedback situation!
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