Re: [MOPO] was i duped on ebay??? the paper-backed insert arrived folded

[JR]

Please note that prior to Michael leaving his negative feedback, this seller already had 5 other negatives in the past six months (!)    I think what Michael is saying here is that the seller shouldn't "get way" with lying about the condition of the poster in his description (and in the pre-bid emails which he and Michael exchanged) just because he is willing to give a refund (minus postage).   I have to say I agree with Michael on this. Unlike most people on eBay, he is willing to risk negative feedback himself to simply tell the truth about the transaction. If more people did that, there would be far fewer sellers who tried these less-than-honest auction descriptions in the first place.   I know I'm tried of the "buyer beware" attitude that prevails on eBay -- it's one of the reasons I started MoviePosterBid, to try to create an environment where this kind of thing is far less likely to happen (or to go unchallenged if it does).   The seller wouldn't refund the postage -- even though he lied to Michael when he responded to his pre-sales inquiries about the condition of the poster. And it would have cost Michael at least another $6.00 to send the poster back. So Michael would have been out $12.00 through no fault of his own just to get his money back. That's a 12% loss even though Michael did everything right, including writing to the seller prior to bidding.    I personally appreciate Michael reporting the details of this transaction and the final outcome to this list. I would love to see more people -- both buyers and sellers -- standing up and doing the right thing in public. We used to see more of this on MOPO, before this list got the reputation (which I feel is undeserved and keep trying to dispel) about being a place where "the sellers all stick together".   -- JR ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Episale To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 9:52 Subject: Re: [MOPO] was i duped on ebay??? the paper-backed insert arrived folded Michael he offered to take it back you feel that you got a good deal and you are keeping the poster END OF STORY   Current Gallery Exhibit Money back if not satisfied MasterCard Visa Discover American Express Jim Episale Unshredded Nostalgia 323 south main st Route 9 Barnegat nj 08005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.unshreddednostalgia.com tel: 800 872 9990 Add me to your address book... Want a signature like this? -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Michael B Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 9:35 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOPO] was i duped on ebay??? the paper-backed insert arrived folded as a general rule, sellers who do not tell the truth on ebay seem to generate increased bids.  if you really want an "inexpensive" item, doesn't an eager bidder ignore an isolated negative feedback???  i find that too often sincere, good, nice buyers acquiesce to disappointment, and leave good feedback.   below is (item number and actual feedback of) what now appears on seller's account, yet MOPOers were made to understand the facts clearer, and the opinions of the MOPO experts confirm that seller acted improperly.    (i have been disappointed before.  we all have. chats were exchanged but we [buyer/seller] addressed resolved the issues without any bad or neutral feedback.  negative feedback is reserved for limited "bad" situations, considering the totality of the circumstances.  this case warranted the feedback.)     did NOT disclose poster folded AFTER being backed--emails deceitful prior to bid Buyer   witnessfor ( 11)  Aug-19-05 07:08 7535331294 Reply by luke-em: Offered to take poster back. NOTHING satisfies this whiny little amateur.  Aug-19-05 08:12 Follow-up by witnessfor: dsn't deny DECEIT-he got caught-amat might've been cheated-wntd me pay all pstg  Aug-19-05 09:03   Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.