The problem was that my offer of 100% refund minus shipping was not acceptable to the guy - he complained to Paypal and got it all back, after my account was frozen for three months. Despicable. And then to hear it as an accepted way to get what you want from a seller on eBay - frightening.
-------Original Message------- > From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Opinions wanted, ebay item condition > Sent: 15 Jun 2005 13:14:57 > > "Wigwam Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >I got taken by a crook who used 'not as described' to try to renegotiate > >after the auction to get a lower price. > > <snip sad, but not uncommon, story> > > Yes, there are people who use the fear of negative feedback to try to > get a post-purchase discount this way. My policy is to offer full refund > (less shipping) or nothing. It's sad that it's come to this but there's > not much else you can do. > > > -- > Mark Roberts > Photography and writing > www.robertstech.com -------Original Message-------
