Problem with seller on Ebay, what do you think? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ossman99 · 11-29-2007, 01:09 PM

I bid and won a 71-72 grille surround on ebay, seller outlaw_josey, looked like a real nice used peice. seller had listed in his add 24.95 shipping, so i bid it up to 177.50. seller sends me an invoice charging me 75.00 to ship it. contacted sell he stated he made a mistake on the shipping and was like sorry either pay it or he would relist it. i offerd to pay half the actual shipping witch was 87.00. he flat out refused. Am i wrong for being a little pissed or sould i have paid him? I understand mistakes happen but the shipping greatly influenced what my top bid was.

tcb-1 · 11-29-2007, 01:19 PM

report to eBay pronto and state to the jerk that you are reporting him. I know that a lot of people claim that the auction is legal and binding, but I have never read the fine print.

you may call the helpline to get faster service.

I'd probably stir up a fuss. then if he decides to ship for the original amount, tell him to f off!!!

tcb-1 · 11-29-2007, 01:21 PM

and........

put out a call for a surround on here. everyone on this site seems to deal straight.

good luck!!!

GBWatts · 11-29-2007, 01:21 PM

Contact EBay, they usually don't put up with that BS, I don't think they will let him re-list it on their site.

Classic69 · 11-29-2007, 01:26 PM

E-Bay doesn't tolerate crap like that. Report back to E-Bay and they will probably ban him from listing anything again. You have every right to be pissed off. All the fees should be listed exactly as they will appear on the invoive in the listing, at least thats my opinion.

**fine69** · 11-29-2007, 01:34 PM

I agree. As an Ebay seller since 1999. It is HIS problem. I have misquoted shipping several times. Had to take a loss. Oh well. My problem.
Contact Ebay. Good luck.

1sik7t2 · 11-29-2007, 02:16 PM

I did that same thing once listing something for sale but i got lucky and he paid half of what it cost me now i don't even list shipping costs until i know where and how much it costs me it's the sellers problem but.......it is an oversized item(costs more) not just weight but size i've been on both sides log a complaint HE blew it

69TowRig · 11-29-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fine69

I agree. As an Ebay seller since 1999. It is HIS problem. I have misquoted shipping several times. Had to take a loss. Oh well. My problem.
Contact Ebay. Good luck.

I also agree (member since 5/98). He has to take the loss. Hell I have taken a bath selling things on here that I did not double-check shipping charges on, but I will not go back on my word.

cruiserman · 11-29-2007, 03:59 PM

Negative feedback.

49m · 11-29-2007, 05:09 PM

I lost $100 on shipping one time because the ebayer calculator figured up the total on the box by size and weight and it was oversised and cost me more. I had to pay for that out of my own pocket. use ebays help link and the will help you.

68K20 x Drill · 11-29-2007, 05:15 PM

Complain loudly and early, otherwise Ebay and Paypal deny you.
it kind of sucks because you don't realy have time to work things out with a seller who is having a legitimate problem, but its how it is.
i learned the hard way.

**special-K** · 11-30-2007, 06:54 AM

He could have changed the shipping once he saw he made the mistake.He got about $100 more than what I`ve ever sold a used grille for.

63 & 64 Bowties · 11-30-2007, 07:56 AM

I agree he should have taken the loss. I'm a power seller with 100% positive and I'd like to keep it that way, so when I make a mistake, it's just that....my mistake. I've made some errors in international shipping. I'm never real sure which shipping method works with heavier items being sent overseas. I sold some rocker arms and push rods to Sweden once and I made a mistake offering a shipping service that the part was too heavy for. I pretty much sent the parts and got nothing for them.

I think I'd tell him to keep it. And, it's probably wrong, but I'd hold back giving bad feedback so you won't get retalitory bad feedback in return. It's wrong to do that because now this crook keeps his good feedback, but if you want to keep your good feedback you gotta play the ebay game.

AH619 · 12-01-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

I agree he should have taken the loss. I'm a power seller with 100% positive and I'd like to keep it that way, so when I make a mistake, it's just that....my mistake. I've made some errors in international shipping. I'm never real sure which shipping method works with heavier items being sent overseas. I sold some rocker arms and push rods to Sweden once and I made a mistake offering a shipping service that the part was too heavy for. I pretty much sent the parts and got nothing for them.

I think I'd tell him to keep it. And, it's probably wrong, but I'd hold back giving bad feedback so you won't get retalitory bad feedback in return. It's wrong to do that because now this crook keeps his good feedback, but if you want to keep your good feedback you gotta play the ebay game.

i agree. i left neutral feedbacks on a jerk and he paid me back with negatives. now im trashed but it didnt affect him.

nicktheknife · 12-01-2007, 03:32 PM

You have every right to be pissed. I have underestimated shipping on ebay a few times but I had to eat the loss so I wouldn't lose my credibility from buyers. Report him, at the very least leave a negative feedback.

suville · 12-01-2007, 05:24 PM

When I ask seller questions regarding shipping or any other concerns I always log the emails into a folder. That way you have a record of the response. I've had to recall to their attention what I was quoted for shipping and have been fortunate they stood by what they said, and if there is a shipping discrepancy offer to split the additional. But alas there are some folks that jus dont act right.

11-29-2007, 01:09 PM	#1
ossman99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dunkirk new york Posts: 12	Problem with seller on Ebay, what do you think? I bid and won a 71-72 grille surround on ebay, seller outlaw_josey, looked like a real nice used peice. seller had listed in his add 24.95 shipping, so i bid it up to 177.50. seller sends me an invoice charging me 75.00 to ship it. contacted sell he stated he made a mistake on the shipping and was like sorry either pay it or he would relist it. i offerd to pay half the actual shipping witch was 87.00. he flat out refused. Am i wrong for being a little pissed or sould i have paid him? I understand mistakes happen but the shipping greatly influenced what my top bid was. Last edited by ossman99; 11-29-2007 at 01:10 PM. Reason: spelling error

11-29-2007, 01:19 PM	#2
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Problem with seller on Ebay, what do you think? report to eBay pronto and state to the jerk that you are reporting him. I know that a lot of people claim that the auction is legal and binding, but I have never read the fine print. you may call the helpline to get faster service. I'd probably stir up a fuss. then if he decides to ship for the original amount, tell him to f off!!!

11-29-2007, 01:21 PM	#3
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Problem with seller on Ebay, what do you think? and........ put out a call for a surround on here. everyone on this site seems to deal straight. good luck!!!

11-29-2007, 01:21 PM	#4
GBWatts Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 37	Re: Problem with seller on Ebay, what do you think? Contact EBay, they usually don't put up with that BS, I don't think they will let him re-list it on their site. __________________ GBWatts 68 C10 Stepside LWB Howell, MI

11-29-2007, 01:26 PM	#5
Classic69 Love That '69 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 360	Re: Problem with seller on Ebay, what do you think? E-Bay doesn't tolerate crap like that. Report back to E-Bay and they will probably ban him from listing anything again. You have every right to be pissed off. All the fees should be listed exactly as they will appear on the invoive in the listing, at least thats my opinion. __________________ *I AM CANADIAN!!!!!* 1969 Chevy C/10 Truck - SBC V8, TH-350, 3.73 Posi, 1000W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System, Dynomax Headers, Lowered 1" Front & 3" Rear, Front/Rear Sway Bars, Racing Seats, 6000K HID Headlights 2008 Chevy Colorado LT - 3.7L I5, 4 Speed Automatic, Crew Cab, 4X4, Z71 Off-Road Package, "Ground Effects" Package, K&N Cold Air Intake, Supermod PTB, Magnaflow Exhaust w/ Resonator, 500W Kenwood / Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Custom LED Lighting, 6000K HID Low's / High's, Blackcat Customs Gauges / Needles, Carbon Fiber Interior Accents, KrFabs 2" Lift Shackles / Torsion Bar Crank with Rancho RS5000 Shocks, Superskids Skid Plates

11-29-2007, 01:34 PM	#6
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Problem with seller on Ebay, what do you think? I agree. As an Ebay seller since 1999. It is HIS problem. I have misquoted shipping several times. Had to take a loss. Oh well. My problem. Contact Ebay. Good luck. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

11-29-2007, 02:16 PM	#7
1sik7t2 dave Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: el cajon Posts: 558	Re: Problem with seller on Ebay, what do you think? I did that same thing once listing something for sale but i got lucky and he paid half of what it cost me now i don't even list shipping costs until i know where and how much it costs me it's the sellers problem but.......it is an oversized item(costs more) not just weight but size i've been on both sides log a complaint HE blew it __________________ check out my build "DIRTY BURB"

11-29-2007, 03:59 PM	#9
cruiserman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 210	Re: Problem with seller on Ebay, what do you think? Negative feedback. __________________ 72 C2500 LWB 402 Sierra Grande 05 Odyssey 08 Tundra

11-29-2007, 05:09 PM	#10
49m Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Turners Station,Ky Posts: 842	Re: Problem with seller on Ebay, what do you think? I lost $100 on shipping one time because the ebayer calculator figured up the total on the box by size and weight and it was oversised and cost me more. I had to pay for that out of my own pocket. use ebays help link and the will help you. __________________ My Rides 1969 Mustang gt coupe 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 1986 Iroc camaro 1986 K10 Short Bed 1987 Iroc Camaro 1990 rs Camaro 1992 350 ss truck 1998 Honda Civic 2005 Ram 2500 Cummins My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=279831 Last edited by 49m; 11-29-2007 at 05:09 PM.

11-29-2007, 05:15 PM	#11
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: Problem with seller on Ebay, what do you think? Complain loudly and early, otherwise Ebay and Paypal deny you. it kind of sucks because you don't realy have time to work things out with a seller who is having a legitimate problem, but its how it is. i learned the hard way. __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars

11-30-2007, 06:54 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Problem with seller on Ebay, what do you think? He could have changed the shipping once he saw he made the mistake.He got about $100 more than what I`ve ever sold a used grille for. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-30-2007, 07:56 AM	#13
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Problem with seller on Ebay, what do you think? I agree he should have taken the loss. I'm a power seller with 100% positive and I'd like to keep it that way, so when I make a mistake, it's just that....my mistake. I've made some errors in international shipping. I'm never real sure which shipping method works with heavier items being sent overseas. I sold some rocker arms and push rods to Sweden once and I made a mistake offering a shipping service that the part was too heavy for. I pretty much sent the parts and got nothing for them. I think I'd tell him to keep it. And, it's probably wrong, but I'd hold back giving bad feedback so you won't get retalitory bad feedback in return. It's wrong to do that because now this crook keeps his good feedback, but if you want to keep your good feedback you gotta play the ebay game. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

12-01-2007, 03:32 PM	#15
nicktheknife Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Marysville, CA Posts: 23	Re: Problem with seller on Ebay, what do you think? You have every right to be pissed. I have underestimated shipping on ebay a few times but I had to eat the loss so I wouldn't lose my credibility from buyers. Report him, at the very least leave a negative feedback.

12-01-2007, 05:24 PM	#16
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: Problem with seller on Ebay, what do you think? When I ask seller questions regarding shipping or any other concerns I always log the emails into a folder. That way you have a record of the response. I've had to recall to their attention what I was quoted for shipping and have been fortunate they stood by what they said, and if there is a shipping discrepancy offer to split the additional. But alas there are some folks that jus dont act right.



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