Re: [MOPO] Question for Members who sell on EBAY and others who might be interested
I'd like to thank everyone for their input on the problem with the Greek client who wanted to renege on the items he'd purchased on EBAY. Believe me, I reviewed everyone's thoughts and I finally decided to do what he requested. I also had some good advice about closing out the transactions (which wouldn't hurt the buyer) but would cover me in case there was negative feedback on the way. After I did this, I receive one e-mail from another MOPO member who said he had gone through a similar experience with this particular buyer on EBAY (also with a breathless e-mail) so although I felt I followed the correct path on this, it appears the guy may just be nutty or strange or all of the above. In any event, and more importantly, I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving! Sincerely, Channing Thomson Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Question for Members who sell on EBAY and others who might be interested
Well, the take away lesson Channing, for all of us, is beware of Greeks bearing gifts... On Nov 27, 2011, at 7:18 PM, channinglylethomson wrote: I'd like to thank everyone for their input on the problem with the Greek client who wanted to renege on the items he'd purchased on EBAY. Believe me, I reviewed everyone's thoughts and I finally decided to do what he requested. I also had some good advice about closing out the transactions (which wouldn't hurt the buyer) but would cover me in case there was negative feedback on the way. After I did this, I receive one e-mail from another MOPO member who said he had gone through a similar experience with this particular buyer on EBAY (also with a breathless e-mail) so although I felt I followed the correct path on this, it appears the guy may just be nutty or strange or all of the above. In any event, and more importantly, I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving! Sincerely, Channing Thomson Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu 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: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Question for Members who sell on EBAY and others who might be interested
GOOD Job Channing! congrats to you. see its not what he did , but what you did that matters as he may be a rip off, or crazy or whatever... But you handled it in a good way. When people duke it out on ebay they end up spending so much time and money and it also can make you stressed, so responding kindly not only shows the customers and ebay that you are trying to negotiate a fair settlement and that's what's important. Also as we have seen on Mopo anyone that is dishonest or does poor business eventually builds a track record and never seems to last.. So if the greek Buyer is not being honest he will lose his ability to bid or more. Why people do this I suspect is because they are angry or have issues with desiring items they can not afford or they feel they can pull of scams. From what I have seen it never seems to last long and they regret it. You did the right thing and can sleep.. If he wasn't honest well he has to sleep with it its great exercise Original Message From: channinglylethom...@att.net To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Question for Members who sell on EBAY and others who might be interested Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:18:00 -0800 I'd like to thank everyone for their input on the problem with the Greek client who wanted to renege on the items he'd purchased on EBAY. Believe me, I reviewed everyone's thoughts and I finally decided to do what he requested. I also had some good advice about closing out the transactions (which wouldn't hurt the buyer) but would cover me in case there was negative feedback on the way. After I did this, I receive one e-mail from another MOPO member who said he had gone through a similar experience with this particular buyer on EBAY (also with a breathless e-mail) so although I felt I followed the correct path on this, it appears the guy may just be nutty or strange or all of the above. In any event, and more importantly, I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving! Sincerely, Channing Thomson Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu 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: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] Question for Members who sell on EBAY and others who might be interested
I just received this e-mail from an EBAY buyer who owes me for several items he's purchased on the site: I'M REALLY,REALLY ASHAMED AND TERRIBLY SORRY FOR TH? INCONVENIENCE I CAUSED YOU,BUT PLEASE,I BEG YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART AND FOR YOUR OWN GOOD KARMA'S SAKE,TO CANCEL THE TRANSACTION OF THESE PARTICULAR POSTERS.I GUESS YOU KNOW ABOUT THE FISCAL GREEK DEFAULT,THEREFORE,I'M EXTREMELY SHORT OF MONEY RIGHT NOW.Yes,I bought THESE items,BUT PLEASE,I BEG YOU to forgive me for my foolish compulsiveness.I'm an honest (not a fraud) buyer but in this case,the situation is far beyond me.SO,PLEASE,SHOW SOME OF THE LENIENCY OF YOUR SOUL AND UNDERSTANDING.It just only happened once to me,so please,do not report any complaint to eBAY.I beg for forgiveness.I'M JUST A HUMAN BEING (LIKE all of us),THAT UNWITTINGLY got carried away with bidding for items I couln't realise,at that time,(that ultimatelly,I wouldn't be able to afford to pay).Send me an invoice with your eBAY fees for listing those items I wiill immediately send you all your expenses via PayPal.God Bless and thank you.Dimitris My instinct is to handle this situation by the book and marking the items he hasn't paid for as Unpaid Items on EBAY and let the chips fall where they may. Any thoughts on this from fellow MOPOers? I've never had something like this happen to me on the site. Thanks for any suggestions, Channing Thomson Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Question for Members who sell on EBAY and others who might be interested
While the email sounds way over the top, with the CAPS and all.. i would guess this person is foreign, based on his sentence structure. It certainly sounds like he got himself in, and realized he cannot afford your items. He has offered to reimburse your listing/relisting fees. It isnt as tho he has vaporized and left you hanging. Whatever he bid on and won, you will be able to sell in the future, most likely. Why not let accept what he has offered and move forward? Yes, he backed out of the deal. But it isnt as tho he has the items, claims non receipt of said items AND never paid, or filed a paypal dispute, like many try and do. -KL On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 9:48 AM, channinglylethomson channinglylethom...@att.net wrote: I just received this e-mail from an EBAY buyer who owes me for several items he's purchased on the site: I'M REALLY,REALLY ASHAMED AND TERRIBLY SORRY FOR TH? INCONVENIENCE I CAUSED YOU,BUT PLEASE,I BEG YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART AND FOR YOUR OWN GOOD KARMA'S SAKE,TO CANCEL THE TRANSACTION OF THESE PARTICULAR POSTERS.I GUESS YOU KNOW ABOUT THE FISCAL GREEK DEFAULT,THEREFORE,I'M EXTREMELY SHORT OF MONEY RIGHT NOW.Yes,I bought THESE items,BUT PLEASE,I BEG YOU to forgive me for my foolish compulsiveness.I'm an honest (not a fraud) buyer but in this case,the situation is far beyond me.SO,PLEASE,SHOW SOME OF THE LENIENCY OF YOUR SOUL AND UNDERSTANDING.It just only happened once to me,so please,do not report any complaint to eBAY.I beg for forgiveness.I'M JUST A HUMAN BEING (LIKE all of us),THAT UNWITTINGLY got carried away with bidding for items I couln't realise,at that time,(that ultimatelly,I wouldn't be able to afford to pay).Send me an invoice with your eBAY fees for listing those items I wiill immediately send you all your expenses via PayPal.God Bless and thank you.Dimitris My instinct is to handle this situation by the book and marking the items he hasn't paid for as Unpaid Items on EBAY and let the chips fall where they may. Any thoughts on this from fellow MOPOers? I've never had something like this happen to me on the site. Thanks for any suggestions, Channing Thomson Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu 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: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Question for Members who sell on EBAY and others who might be interested
At times, it may be a struggle to maintain good business sense with compassion and empathy. I don't doubt that you will be absolutely sure in making the decision that is best for you and your business. ad From: channinglylethomson channinglylethom...@att.net To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Friday, November 25, 2011 12:48 PM Subject: [MOPO] Question for Members who sell on EBAY and others who might be interested I just received this e-mail from an EBAY buyer who owes me for several items he's purchased on the site: I'M REALLY,REALLY ASHAMED AND TERRIBLY SORRY FOR TH? INCONVENIENCE I CAUSED YOU,BUT PLEASE,I BEG YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART AND FOR YOUR OWN GOOD KARMA'S SAKE,TO CANCEL THE TRANSACTION OF THESE PARTICULAR POSTERS.I GUESS YOU KNOW ABOUT THE FISCAL GREEK DEFAULT,THEREFORE,I'M EXTREMELY SHORT OF MONEY RIGHT NOW.Yes,I bought THESE items,BUT PLEASE,I BEG YOU to forgive me for my foolish compulsiveness.I'm an honest (not a fraud) buyer but in this case,the situation is far beyond me.SO,PLEASE,SHOW SOME OF THE LENIENCY OF YOUR SOUL AND UNDERSTANDING.It just only happened once to me,so please,do not report any complaint to eBAY.I beg for forgiveness.I'M JUST A HUMAN BEING (LIKE all of us),THAT UNWITTINGLY got carried away with bidding for items I couln't realise,at that time,(that ultimatelly,I wouldn't be able to afford to pay).Send me an invoice with your eBAY fees for listing those items I wiill immediately send you all your expenses via PayPal.God Bless and thank you.Dimitris My instinct is to handle this situation by the book and marking the items he hasn't paid for as Unpaid Items on EBAY and let the chips fall where they may. Any thoughts on this from fellow MOPOers? I've never had something like this happen to me on the site. Thanks for any suggestions, Channing Thomson Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu 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: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Question for Members who sell on EBAY and others who might be interested
eBay has a process that they like sellers to go through in these cases. Rather than filing a non paying bidder alert, you can mutually agree to cancel the transaction. You get the commission back but not the listing fees. The problem with this is that the seller has to file the claim. On rare occasions you file the claim but the buyer doesnt agree to cancel the transaction despite the fact that they requested that in the first place. However, if the buyer is genuine then it should be no problem to mutually agree to cancel the transaction. JOHN REID VINTAGE MOVIE MEMORABILIA Website: www.moviemem.com PO Box 92 Elanora Qld 4221 Australia - Original Message - From: allen day To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2011 10:58 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Question for Members who sell on EBAY and others who might be interested At times, it may be a struggle to maintain good business sense with compassion and empathy. I don't doubt that you will be absolutely sure in making the decision that is best for you and your business. ad -- From: channinglylethomson channinglylethom...@att.net To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Friday, November 25, 2011 12:48 PM Subject: [MOPO] Question for Members who sell on EBAY and others who might be interested I just received this e-mail from an EBAY buyer who owes me for several items he's purchased on the site: I'M REALLY,REALLY ASHAMED AND TERRIBLY SORRY FOR TH? INCONVENIENCE I CAUSED YOU,BUT PLEASE,I BEG YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART AND FOR YOUR OWN GOOD KARMA'S SAKE,TO CANCEL THE TRANSACTION OF THESE PARTICULAR POSTERS.I GUESS YOU KNOW ABOUT THE FISCAL GREEK DEFAULT,THEREFORE,I'M EXTREMELY SHORT OF MONEY RIGHT NOW.Yes,I bought THESE items,BUT PLEASE,I BEG YOU to forgive me for my foolish compulsiveness.I'm an honest (not a fraud) buyer but in this case,the situation is far beyond me.SO,PLEASE,SHOW SOME OF THE LENIENCY OF YOUR SOUL AND UNDERSTANDING.It just only happened once to me,so please,do not report any complaint to eBAY.I beg for forgiveness.I'M JUST A HUMAN BEING (LIKE all of us),THAT UNWITTINGLY got carried away with bidding for items I couln't realise,at that time,(that ultimatelly,I wouldn't be able to afford to pay).Send me an invoice with your eBAY fees for listing those items I wiill immediately send you all your expenses via PayPal.God Bless and thank you.Dimitris My instinct is to handle this situation by the book and marking the items he hasn't paid for as Unpaid Items on EBAY and let the chips fall where they may. Any thoughts on this from fellow MOPOers? I've never had something like this happen to me on the site. Thanks for any suggestions, Channing Thomson Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu 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: lists...@listserv.american.edu 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: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
