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laundry_queen

(8,646 posts)
Sat Aug 4, 2012, 04:14 AM Aug 2012

Ebay scammer - I should know better than to buy a preorder.

Last edited Thu Aug 9, 2012, 02:39 PM - Edit history (2)

I bought a Dr. Who TARDIS lunchbox for my dd for Christmas in Dec '11. I missed the whole small print 'this is a preorder' on the bottom and when I saw it soon after I paid, I thought, no big deal as I had bought a few other items for my dd and it would be a late gift for her. It was supposed to be shipped out mid-January. I usually give things from the U.S. (I'm in Canada) about a month to arrive, so I started asking about it mid to end of Feb. Seller apologized profusely and said that the product had been delayed and all the preorders weren't shipping till JUNE. I was upset, but thought I'd be diplomatic in case the seller was being honest (99.2% positive) and I knew I'd been had as it was too late to get my money back through Paypal or leave neg feedback on ebay (lesson learned!). So it's August and nothing has arrived, but seller is now advertising same lunchbox as in stock. I sent a note telling seller now that it was in stock in this new listing, I expect mine to be delivered in a few weeks TYVM. I won't hold my breath.
I have half a mind to start a new ebay account and buy a cheap item just so I can leave neg feedback, and do a chargeback. Scammer.

Edited to delete name, as I just got a shipping notification. We'll see if I get what I ordered. I'll update later.
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laundry_queen

(8,646 posts)
2. Thanks. I didn't know if I had any recourse
Sun Aug 5, 2012, 06:52 PM
Aug 2012

it's been so long. I'll do that if the shipping notification is bogus (I read a few neg feedbacks that said seller gave a bogus tracking number so we'll see).

april

(1,148 posts)
4. I sell on Ebay..File a claim
Tue Aug 7, 2012, 09:58 AM
Aug 2012

they will take action ..in the worst case the seller will not be allowed to sell you will get your money back..dont wait do it today!!!

 

cyberpj

(10,794 posts)
5. I've been debating getting an account to sell misc good artisan jewelry and some collectibles -
Thu Aug 9, 2012, 10:43 AM
Aug 2012

- so many people have told me it's not worth it; that no one's buying anything.

Do you have good experience with them?

(Just found this group).

Vinca

(51,235 posts)
3. If you continue to get the runaround, an email to the seller's local police department might do it.
Mon Aug 6, 2012, 02:49 PM
Aug 2012

If you don't get the item it's out and out fraud. Although it's doubtful they would ever bother to charge him, if you can get a cop to give him a phone call that would be a big encouragement to fulfill the order ASAP.

 

cyberpj

(10,794 posts)
6. Hope you get what you ordered. As a Whovian myself, I find
Thu Aug 9, 2012, 10:47 AM
Aug 2012

the ThinkGeek people have a great supply of Doctor Who stuff (click on link) including the lunchbox

- they also have a lot of other Nerd and Science geek items including Tshirts, mugs, and just a damn interesting catalog!

http://www.thinkgeek.com/brain/whereisit.cgi?t=doctor+who


laundry_queen

(8,646 posts)
7. That's my daughter's favorite store!
Thu Aug 9, 2012, 02:36 PM
Aug 2012

And thanks for the direct link to the Doctor Who stuff! I haven't looked in awhile. I must have that Adipose plush, ACK! Too cute.


Unfortunately, at the time that I needed the gift, ThinkGeek was all sold out of the lunchboxes.

One thing they need to get - that I bought on ebay - TARDIS salt and pepper shakers. Love mine.

But the lunchbox arrived today I'm thankful I wasn't scammed.

 

cyberpj

(10,794 posts)
9. Good. I'm glad it worked out.
Fri Aug 10, 2012, 11:44 AM
Aug 2012

I have the "My other car is a Tardis" license plate holder - it gets some great smiles and thumbs up gestures but not many here in the US yet. I think a lot of people have yet to discover how great the new Docs are.

Allons-y!


laundry_queen

(8,646 posts)
8. Thanks everyone! I actually got it today!
Thu Aug 9, 2012, 02:38 PM
Aug 2012

Either my message worked, or the seller really DID just get them in. Either way, the seller should put a disclaimer on his/her listings. At any rate, I have a happy daughter today. Christmas in August! LOL.

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