Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!

[ruben garcia via Meteorite-list]

Happened to me as well. Call eBay and they will reverse the feedback!
Report and block!


On Jan 9, 2017 4:18 PM, "Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list" <
meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> wrote:

> Hi Ruben and List,
>
> This a$$hat sounds like somebody who has a vendetta against the
> meteorite community. There is no way this is just some random fool who
> thinks every one of his sellers gave him a bad deal.
>
> Are there any clues in the buyer's location, email address, or phone
> number that might identify who this person actually is? I'd be willing
> to bet that the person is not using their real name on the account.
>
> Is this person filing PayPal cases or eBay disputes, or are they
> leaving negative feedback while keeping the item?
>
> I have had nothing but top-notch service from you, Bob, John, and
> Mike, so this person is obviously a raving nut or somebody with a
> vendetta.
>
> Best regards,
>
> MikeG
>
> PS - bull$hit like this is one of the reasons I stopped selling on
> eBay years ago.
> --
> 
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>
>
> On 1/9/17, Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list
>  wrote:
> > Bob Cucchiara just told me this guy gave him 5 negative feedback
> comments!
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Ruben Garcia  >
> > wrote:
> >> Attention all ebayers.
> >>
> >> Block ebay user "sfcbertoli"
> >>
> >> Johnny Humphries just contacted me about eBay user "sfcbertoli"
> >>
> >> It seems as though he's left negative feedback recently for Mike
> >> Miller, Johnny Humphries and others for no apparent reason.
> >>
> >> According to Johnny he had the negative feedback removed through ebay
> >> since this guy only leaves negative feedback.
> >>
> >> I say block him now and save yourself the trouble.
> >> --
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Rock On!
> >>
> >> Ruben Garcia
> >>
> >> www.RubenMrMeteoriteGarcia.com
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> >
> >
> > Rock On!
> >
> > Ruben Garcia
> >
> > www.RubenMrMeteoriteGarcia.com
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Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!

[Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list]

t the cold shoulder here from what I saw, only because
> everyone was honest that used eBay and considered the glass at eBay half
> full when the question was posed as going to a new auction site. (and
> perhaps wanting to avoid yet another brokering site).
>
> EBay may have its issues, but  not been a year I've been in Tucson, have I
> not heard grumbling somewhere that bad apples, thieves, or scammers  don't
> appear there, too.  On eBay, it is a double whammy, lost of common sense
> control, and usually razor thin margins plus paying commission like having
> the door hit you on the butt on the way out of a loss.   That's the faith or
> give up part!
>
> I haven't been on eBay in so many years I need to try it out again, I
> actually started missing it reading this!  I know plenty of other reputable
> dealers that do well but no one bats 1000 ... though it can be years till
> they get that bad apple, it is one person and the exception is not a reason
> to forsake a big convenient marketing platform.
>
> Unfortunately the occasional collector  isn't about to make an entire
> website to sell a few collection pieces probably to turn around and get new
> ones anyways with the sales...  So while eBay is not always good for
> specialty meteorites niches perhaps sophisticated collection pieces, where
> the risks are magnified and you need a learned audience of more than one
> interested.  There is something to be said about sellers having reputable
> buyers too and people that certainly !  Just random thoughts and
> commiserations
>
> Cheers
> Doug
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>
> To: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritem...@gmail.com>
> Cc: Meteorite-list <Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>; ruben garcia
> <rubenjgarci...@gmail.com>
> Sent: Mon, Jan 9, 2017 6:53 pm
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!
>
> Hi,
>
> I know that some smart people (you, Mike Farmer, Anne Black) do well
> without eBay.
>
> For me it works fine most of the time.  However, days like today make
> me wonder how long I will continue to sell on ebay
>
> On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 4:49 PM, Galactic Stone & Ironworks
> <meteoritem...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Ruben Sr., and Ruben Jr,
>>
>> Well, just when I think I know everybody in the meteorite community, I
>> learn something new. I had no idea there were two Rubens that are
>> father and son.  :)
>>
>> I am sorry you have to put up with this nonsense, but eBay does not
>> care at all. Over the years, eBay has made it abundantly clear that
>> their only concern is profits. They do not care about the integrity of
>> their marketplace, their reputation, or their members.
>>
>> It is a shame to see how far eBay has fallen from it's peak. When I
>> first joined back in 1999, it was a great community. Now eBay has done
>> everything in it's power to strip the community feeling from it's
>> members - even going so far as to severely limit the ability of
>> members to communicate with each other. (Again, out of fear of losing
>> a dollar because members might arrange a sale outside of eBay).
>>
>> Until eBay starts doing something about the rampant fraud in it's
>> marketplace, I will steer clear as a seller. I still buy things on
>> eBay, but I would rather set an item on fire than sell it there.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> MikeG
>> --
>> ---
>> Galactic Stone & Ironworks : www.galactic-stone.com
>> Facebook : www.facebook.com/galacticstones
>> Instagram : www.instagram.com/galacticstone
>> LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/galacticstone
>> Pinterest : www.pinterest.com/galacticstone
>> Twitter : www.twitter.com/galacticstone
>> Ello : www.ello.com/galacticstone
>> ---
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 1/9/17, Ruben Garcia <rubengarcia85...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Mike G and all,
>>>
>>> FYI, there are two Ruben Garcia's
>>>
>>>
>>> My son Ruben Garcia Jr also sells meteorites and the guy just gave him
>>> bad feedback also.
>>>
>>> The scammer lives in Hong-Kong... He orders a meteorite files a claim
>>> within days gets refunded and then keeps the meteorite and gives
>>> negative feedback. A scam that works perfectly since ebay does not
>>> seem to care
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 4:24 PM, ruben garcia <rubenjgarci...@gmail.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!

[MexicoDoug via Meteorite-list]

Keep the faith Ruben.  If you can compete and do well on eBay over the long 
term, it is likely that you have a good product at a good price that appeals to 
a large segment.  In this you do a service to the other dealers by getting new 
collector recruits all the time ... kudos to all you meteorite eBayers for 
that!  I sincerely hope you and everyone burned by this Hong Kong Post scam 
artist get compensated.  EBay sounds weak in fraud protection but it is hard to 
ignore the Chinese market for a seller.  

Perhaps the best bet is to set a feedback requirement.  It looks like the scam 
artist in question has a feedback of only (5).  Let us know if eBay catches on 
to them and eventually makes amends after recognizing the scammer for what they 
are.  I get the feeling the case is not yet resolved and to be fair to eBay if 
they do something positive that should be posted for readers to understand 
whether it was only aggravation or also the lo$$ stuck.

The alternative is to block any bidder located where tracking is interrupted/or 
seller protection does not apply.  Sometime I think we are an overly optimistic 
bunch and so enthusiastic we take risks, banking on every Internet contact 
being a good, honest person.

Another auction website, like the one that was posted a year ago for free use 
to the list, got the cold shoulder here from what I saw, only because everyone 
was honest that used eBay and considered the glass at eBay half full when the 
question was posed as going to a new auction site. (and perhaps wanting to 
avoid yet another brokering site).

EBay may have its issues, but  not been a year I've been in Tucson, have I not 
heard grumbling somewhere that bad apples, thieves, or scammers  don't appear 
there, too.  On eBay, it is a double whammy, lost of common sense control, and 
usually razor thin margins plus paying commission like having the door hit you 
on the butt on the way out of a loss.   That's the faith or give up part!  

I haven't been on eBay in so many years I need to try it out again, I actually 
started missing it reading this!  I know plenty of other reputable dealers that 
do well but no one bats 1000 ... though it can be years till they get that bad 
apple, it is one person and the exception is not a reason to forsake a big 
convenient marketing platform.  

Unfortunately the occasional collector  isn't about to make an entire website 
to sell a few collection pieces probably to turn around and get new ones 
anyways with the sales...  So while eBay is not always good for specialty 
meteorites niches perhaps sophisticated collection pieces, where the risks are 
magnified and you need a learned audience of more than one interested.  There 
is something to be said about sellers having reputable buyers too and people 
that certainly !  Just random thoughts and commiserations

Cheers
Doug


-Original Message-
From: Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>
To: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritem...@gmail.com>
Cc: Meteorite-list <Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>; ruben garcia 
<rubenjgarci...@gmail.com>
Sent: Mon, Jan 9, 2017 6:53 pm
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!

Hi,

I know that some smart people (you, Mike Farmer, Anne Black) do well
without eBay.

For me it works fine most of the time.  However, days like today make
me wonder how long I will continue to sell on ebay

On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 4:49 PM, Galactic Stone & Ironworks
<meteoritem...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Ruben Sr., and Ruben Jr,
>
> Well, just when I think I know everybody in the meteorite community, I
> learn something new. I had no idea there were two Rubens that are
> father and son.  :)
>
> I am sorry you have to put up with this nonsense, but eBay does not
> care at all. Over the years, eBay has made it abundantly clear that
> their only concern is profits. They do not care about the integrity of
> their marketplace, their reputation, or their members.
>
> It is a shame to see how far eBay has fallen from it's peak. When I
> first joined back in 1999, it was a great community. Now eBay has done
> everything in it's power to strip the community feeling from it's
> members - even going so far as to severely limit the ability of
> members to communicate with each other. (Again, out of fear of losing
> a dollar because members might arrange a sale outside of eBay).
>
> Until eBay starts doing something about the rampant fraud in it's
> marketplace, I will steer clear as a seller. I still buy things on
> eBay, but I would rather set an item on fire than sell it there.
>
> Best regards,
>
> MikeG
> --
> ---
> Galactic Stone & Ironworks : www.galactic-stone.com
> Facebook : www.facebook.com/galacticstones
> Instagram : www.instagram.com/ga

Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!

[tracy latimer via Meteorite-list]

Ebay is like one of those neighborhoods that used to be charming and quirky, 
but then started a slow slide into being not so nice any more, as the sellers 
of interesting things left and various criminal elements started to be more 
apparent.  The local antiques store has been replaced by a pawn shop, and the 
bodega has sketchy looking characters hanging out front trying to sell you 
junk.  Now you want to walk through quickly, with one hand on your wallet and a 
weather eye out.

Best!
Tracy Latimer


From: Meteorite-list <meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com> on behalf of 
Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list 
<meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 12:08 AM
To: Ruben Garcia
Cc: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; ruben garcia
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!

Hi Ruben,

Thanks for the compliment, although I am sure Mike and Anne don't want
me lumped in with them.  LOL.

I really hope that eBay can turn itself around and get going in the
right direction again. I miss the good old days, but it seems that
sellers are abandoning eBay left and right. I have noticed that
several major dealers have stopped selling there or curtailed their
selling greatly.

Most of my sales are low-dollar micromounts sold to budget-minded
collectors, so my risk on eBay would be minimal as a seller. But I can
understand why guys like Mike Farmer have stopped selling there - it's
just too risky to sell a specimen that is worth thousands of dollars
and then get ripped off by a crooked buyer.

I have been advising sellers for years now to stop relying on eBay for
sales and get their own websites. In response, I often hear something
along the lines of - "But, eBay has the most exposure and it puts my
items in front of millions of people". I do not think that is true in
most cases. Most buyers on eBay are not looking for meteorites. They
are looking for electronics, computer accessories, cellphones, video
games, cheap gadgets, and clothing. I would list an item on eBay and
promote the listing widely on social media, and I would get maybe
30-50 item views on a 7-day auction. In that same period of time, I
can get 100-200 item views on my website. So I just don't see the same
value in being a seller on eBay as I used to years ago.

Once eBay gets done running off all of the small sellers, all that
will be left is big corporate players, and the resellers of cheap
Chinese junk. It is slowly losing it's charm and character that once
gave it a flea market or garage sale type of feel.

It's a shame, but I see it getting a lot worse before it gets better.

Best regards and good luck,

MikeG




On 1/9/17, Ruben Garcia <rubengarcia85...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I know that some smart people (you, Mike Farmer, Anne Black) do well
> without eBay.
>
> For me it works fine most of the time.  However, days like today make
> me wonder how long I will continue to sell on ebay
>
> On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 4:49 PM, Galactic Stone & Ironworks
> <meteoritem...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Ruben Sr., and Ruben Jr,
>>
>> Well, just when I think I know everybody in the meteorite community, I
>> learn something new. I had no idea there were two Rubens that are
>> father and son.  :)
>>
>> I am sorry you have to put up with this nonsense, but eBay does not
>> care at all. Over the years, eBay has made it abundantly clear that
>> their only concern is profits. They do not care about the integrity of
>> their marketplace, their reputation, or their members.
>>
>> It is a shame to see how far eBay has fallen from it's peak. When I
>> first joined back in 1999, it was a great community. Now eBay has done
>> everything in it's power to strip the community feeling from it's
>> members - even going so far as to severely limit the ability of
>> members to communicate with each other. (Again, out of fear of losing
>> a dollar because members might arrange a sale outside of eBay).
>>
>> Until eBay starts doing something about the rampant fraud in it's
>> marketplace, I will steer clear as a seller. I still buy things on
>> eBay, but I would rather set an item on fire than sell it there.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> MikeG
>> --
>> ---
>> Galactic Stone & Ironworks : 
>> www.galactic-stone.com<http://www.galactic-stone.com>
Galactic Stone and Ironworks, Meteorites for Sale - 
Home<http://www.galactic-stone.com/>
www.galactic-stone.com
Meteorites for sale. Large varied selection for collectors and science. We ship 
worldwide.



>> Facebook : 
>> www.facebook.com/galacticstones<http://www.facebook.com/galacticston

Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!

[Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list]

Hi Ruben,

Thanks for the compliment, although I am sure Mike and Anne don't want
me lumped in with them.  LOL.

I really hope that eBay can turn itself around and get going in the
right direction again. I miss the good old days, but it seems that
sellers are abandoning eBay left and right. I have noticed that
several major dealers have stopped selling there or curtailed their
selling greatly.

Most of my sales are low-dollar micromounts sold to budget-minded
collectors, so my risk on eBay would be minimal as a seller. But I can
understand why guys like Mike Farmer have stopped selling there - it's
just too risky to sell a specimen that is worth thousands of dollars
and then get ripped off by a crooked buyer.

I have been advising sellers for years now to stop relying on eBay for
sales and get their own websites. In response, I often hear something
along the lines of - "But, eBay has the most exposure and it puts my
items in front of millions of people". I do not think that is true in
most cases. Most buyers on eBay are not looking for meteorites. They
are looking for electronics, computer accessories, cellphones, video
games, cheap gadgets, and clothing. I would list an item on eBay and
promote the listing widely on social media, and I would get maybe
30-50 item views on a 7-day auction. In that same period of time, I
can get 100-200 item views on my website. So I just don't see the same
value in being a seller on eBay as I used to years ago.

Once eBay gets done running off all of the small sellers, all that
will be left is big corporate players, and the resellers of cheap
Chinese junk. It is slowly losing it's charm and character that once
gave it a flea market or garage sale type of feel.

It's a shame, but I see it getting a lot worse before it gets better.

Best regards and good luck,

MikeG




On 1/9/17, Ruben Garcia  wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I know that some smart people (you, Mike Farmer, Anne Black) do well
> without eBay.
>
> For me it works fine most of the time.  However, days like today make
> me wonder how long I will continue to sell on ebay
>
> On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 4:49 PM, Galactic Stone & Ironworks
>  wrote:
>> Hi Ruben Sr., and Ruben Jr,
>>
>> Well, just when I think I know everybody in the meteorite community, I
>> learn something new. I had no idea there were two Rubens that are
>> father and son.  :)
>>
>> I am sorry you have to put up with this nonsense, but eBay does not
>> care at all. Over the years, eBay has made it abundantly clear that
>> their only concern is profits. They do not care about the integrity of
>> their marketplace, their reputation, or their members.
>>
>> It is a shame to see how far eBay has fallen from it's peak. When I
>> first joined back in 1999, it was a great community. Now eBay has done
>> everything in it's power to strip the community feeling from it's
>> members - even going so far as to severely limit the ability of
>> members to communicate with each other. (Again, out of fear of losing
>> a dollar because members might arrange a sale outside of eBay).
>>
>> Until eBay starts doing something about the rampant fraud in it's
>> marketplace, I will steer clear as a seller. I still buy things on
>> eBay, but I would rather set an item on fire than sell it there.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> MikeG
>> --
>> ---
>> Galactic Stone & Ironworks : www.galactic-stone.com
>> Facebook : www.facebook.com/galacticstones
>> Instagram : www.instagram.com/galacticstone
>> LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/galacticstone
>> Pinterest : www.pinterest.com/galacticstone
>> Twitter : www.twitter.com/galacticstone
>> Ello : www.ello.com/galacticstone
>> ---
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 1/9/17, Ruben Garcia  wrote:
>>> Mike G and all,
>>>
>>> FYI, there are two Ruben Garcia's
>>>
>>>
>>> My son Ruben Garcia Jr also sells meteorites and the guy just gave him
>>> bad feedback also.
>>>
>>> The scammer lives in Hong-Kong... He orders a meteorite files a claim
>>> within days gets refunded and then keeps the meteorite and gives
>>> negative feedback. A scam that works perfectly since ebay does not
>>> seem to care
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 4:24 PM, ruben garcia 
>>> wrote:
 Happened to me as well. Call eBay and they will reverse the feedback!
 Report
 and block!


 On Jan 9, 2017 4:18 PM, "Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list"
  wrote:
>
> Hi Ruben and List,
>
> This a$$hat sounds like somebody who has a vendetta against the
> meteorite community. There is no way this is just some random fool who
> thinks every one of his sellers gave him a bad deal.
>
> Are there any clues in the buyer's location, email address, or phone
> number that might identify who this 

Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!

[Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list]

Hi,

I know that some smart people (you, Mike Farmer, Anne Black) do well
without eBay.

For me it works fine most of the time.  However, days like today make
me wonder how long I will continue to sell on ebay

On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 4:49 PM, Galactic Stone & Ironworks
 wrote:
> Hi Ruben Sr., and Ruben Jr,
>
> Well, just when I think I know everybody in the meteorite community, I
> learn something new. I had no idea there were two Rubens that are
> father and son.  :)
>
> I am sorry you have to put up with this nonsense, but eBay does not
> care at all. Over the years, eBay has made it abundantly clear that
> their only concern is profits. They do not care about the integrity of
> their marketplace, their reputation, or their members.
>
> It is a shame to see how far eBay has fallen from it's peak. When I
> first joined back in 1999, it was a great community. Now eBay has done
> everything in it's power to strip the community feeling from it's
> members - even going so far as to severely limit the ability of
> members to communicate with each other. (Again, out of fear of losing
> a dollar because members might arrange a sale outside of eBay).
>
> Until eBay starts doing something about the rampant fraud in it's
> marketplace, I will steer clear as a seller. I still buy things on
> eBay, but I would rather set an item on fire than sell it there.
>
> Best regards,
>
> MikeG
> --
> ---
> Galactic Stone & Ironworks : www.galactic-stone.com
> Facebook : www.facebook.com/galacticstones
> Instagram : www.instagram.com/galacticstone
> LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/galacticstone
> Pinterest : www.pinterest.com/galacticstone
> Twitter : www.twitter.com/galacticstone
> Ello : www.ello.com/galacticstone
> ---
>
>
>
>
>
> On 1/9/17, Ruben Garcia  wrote:
>> Mike G and all,
>>
>> FYI, there are two Ruben Garcia's
>>
>>
>> My son Ruben Garcia Jr also sells meteorites and the guy just gave him
>> bad feedback also.
>>
>> The scammer lives in Hong-Kong... He orders a meteorite files a claim
>> within days gets refunded and then keeps the meteorite and gives
>> negative feedback. A scam that works perfectly since ebay does not
>> seem to care
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 4:24 PM, ruben garcia 
>> wrote:
>>> Happened to me as well. Call eBay and they will reverse the feedback!
>>> Report
>>> and block!
>>>
>>>
>>> On Jan 9, 2017 4:18 PM, "Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list"
>>>  wrote:

 Hi Ruben and List,

 This a$$hat sounds like somebody who has a vendetta against the
 meteorite community. There is no way this is just some random fool who
 thinks every one of his sellers gave him a bad deal.

 Are there any clues in the buyer's location, email address, or phone
 number that might identify who this person actually is? I'd be willing
 to bet that the person is not using their real name on the account.

 Is this person filing PayPal cases or eBay disputes, or are they
 leaving negative feedback while keeping the item?

 I have had nothing but top-notch service from you, Bob, John, and
 Mike, so this person is obviously a raving nut or somebody with a
 vendetta.

 Best regards,

 MikeG

 PS - bull$hit like this is one of the reasons I stopped selling on
 eBay years ago.
 --

 ---
 Galactic Stone & Ironworks : www.galactic-stone.com
 Facebook : www.facebook.com/galacticstones
 Instagram : www.instagram.com/galacticstone
 LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/galacticstone
 Pinterest : www.pinterest.com/galacticstone
 Twitter : www.twitter.com/galacticstone
 Ello : www.ello.com/galacticstone
 ---


 On 1/9/17, Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list
  wrote:
 > Bob Cucchiara just told me this guy gave him 5 negative feedback
 > comments!
 >
 > On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Ruben Garcia
 > 
 > wrote:
 >> Attention all ebayers.
 >>
 >> Block ebay user "sfcbertoli"
 >>
 >> Johnny Humphries just contacted me about eBay user "sfcbertoli"
 >>
 >> It seems as though he's left negative feedback recently for Mike
 >> Miller, Johnny Humphries and others for no apparent reason.
 >>
 >> According to Johnny he had the negative feedback removed through ebay
 >> since this guy only leaves negative feedback.
 >>
 >> I say block him now and save yourself the trouble.
 >> --
 >>
 >>
 >>
 >> Rock On!
 >>
 >> Ruben Garcia
 >>
 >> www.RubenMrMeteoriteGarcia.com
 >
 >
 >

Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!

[Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list]

Hi Ruben Sr., and Ruben Jr,

Well, just when I think I know everybody in the meteorite community, I
learn something new. I had no idea there were two Rubens that are
father and son.  :)

I am sorry you have to put up with this nonsense, but eBay does not
care at all. Over the years, eBay has made it abundantly clear that
their only concern is profits. They do not care about the integrity of
their marketplace, their reputation, or their members.

It is a shame to see how far eBay has fallen from it's peak. When I
first joined back in 1999, it was a great community. Now eBay has done
everything in it's power to strip the community feeling from it's
members - even going so far as to severely limit the ability of
members to communicate with each other. (Again, out of fear of losing
a dollar because members might arrange a sale outside of eBay).

Until eBay starts doing something about the rampant fraud in it's
marketplace, I will steer clear as a seller. I still buy things on
eBay, but I would rather set an item on fire than sell it there.

Best regards,

MikeG
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On 1/9/17, Ruben Garcia  wrote:
> Mike G and all,
>
> FYI, there are two Ruben Garcia's
>
>
> My son Ruben Garcia Jr also sells meteorites and the guy just gave him
> bad feedback also.
>
> The scammer lives in Hong-Kong... He orders a meteorite files a claim
> within days gets refunded and then keeps the meteorite and gives
> negative feedback. A scam that works perfectly since ebay does not
> seem to care
>
> On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 4:24 PM, ruben garcia 
> wrote:
>> Happened to me as well. Call eBay and they will reverse the feedback!
>> Report
>> and block!
>>
>>
>> On Jan 9, 2017 4:18 PM, "Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list"
>>  wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Ruben and List,
>>>
>>> This a$$hat sounds like somebody who has a vendetta against the
>>> meteorite community. There is no way this is just some random fool who
>>> thinks every one of his sellers gave him a bad deal.
>>>
>>> Are there any clues in the buyer's location, email address, or phone
>>> number that might identify who this person actually is? I'd be willing
>>> to bet that the person is not using their real name on the account.
>>>
>>> Is this person filing PayPal cases or eBay disputes, or are they
>>> leaving negative feedback while keeping the item?
>>>
>>> I have had nothing but top-notch service from you, Bob, John, and
>>> Mike, so this person is obviously a raving nut or somebody with a
>>> vendetta.
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>>
>>> MikeG
>>>
>>> PS - bull$hit like this is one of the reasons I stopped selling on
>>> eBay years ago.
>>> --
>>>
>>> ---
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>>>
>>>
>>> On 1/9/17, Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list
>>>  wrote:
>>> > Bob Cucchiara just told me this guy gave him 5 negative feedback
>>> > comments!
>>> >
>>> > On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Ruben Garcia
>>> > 
>>> > wrote:
>>> >> Attention all ebayers.
>>> >>
>>> >> Block ebay user "sfcbertoli"
>>> >>
>>> >> Johnny Humphries just contacted me about eBay user "sfcbertoli"
>>> >>
>>> >> It seems as though he's left negative feedback recently for Mike
>>> >> Miller, Johnny Humphries and others for no apparent reason.
>>> >>
>>> >> According to Johnny he had the negative feedback removed through ebay
>>> >> since this guy only leaves negative feedback.
>>> >>
>>> >> I say block him now and save yourself the trouble.
>>> >> --
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> Rock On!
>>> >>
>>> >> Ruben Garcia
>>> >>
>>> >> www.RubenMrMeteoriteGarcia.com
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > --
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Rock On!
>>> >
>>> > Ruben Garcia
>>> >
>>> > www.RubenMrMeteoriteGarcia.com
>>> > __
>>> >
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Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!

[Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list]

Mike G and all,

FYI, there are two Ruben Garcia's


My son Ruben Garcia Jr also sells meteorites and the guy just gave him
bad feedback also.

The scammer lives in Hong-Kong... He orders a meteorite files a claim
within days gets refunded and then keeps the meteorite and gives
negative feedback. A scam that works perfectly since ebay does not
seem to care

On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 4:24 PM, ruben garcia  wrote:
> Happened to me as well. Call eBay and they will reverse the feedback! Report
> and block!
>
>
> On Jan 9, 2017 4:18 PM, "Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list"
>  wrote:
>>
>> Hi Ruben and List,
>>
>> This a$$hat sounds like somebody who has a vendetta against the
>> meteorite community. There is no way this is just some random fool who
>> thinks every one of his sellers gave him a bad deal.
>>
>> Are there any clues in the buyer's location, email address, or phone
>> number that might identify who this person actually is? I'd be willing
>> to bet that the person is not using their real name on the account.
>>
>> Is this person filing PayPal cases or eBay disputes, or are they
>> leaving negative feedback while keeping the item?
>>
>> I have had nothing but top-notch service from you, Bob, John, and
>> Mike, so this person is obviously a raving nut or somebody with a
>> vendetta.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> MikeG
>>
>> PS - bull$hit like this is one of the reasons I stopped selling on
>> eBay years ago.
>> --
>>
>> ---
>> Galactic Stone & Ironworks : www.galactic-stone.com
>> Facebook : www.facebook.com/galacticstones
>> Instagram : www.instagram.com/galacticstone
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>> Pinterest : www.pinterest.com/galacticstone
>> Twitter : www.twitter.com/galacticstone
>> Ello : www.ello.com/galacticstone
>> ---
>>
>>
>> On 1/9/17, Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list
>>  wrote:
>> > Bob Cucchiara just told me this guy gave him 5 negative feedback
>> > comments!
>> >
>> > On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Ruben Garcia
>> > 
>> > wrote:
>> >> Attention all ebayers.
>> >>
>> >> Block ebay user "sfcbertoli"
>> >>
>> >> Johnny Humphries just contacted me about eBay user "sfcbertoli"
>> >>
>> >> It seems as though he's left negative feedback recently for Mike
>> >> Miller, Johnny Humphries and others for no apparent reason.
>> >>
>> >> According to Johnny he had the negative feedback removed through ebay
>> >> since this guy only leaves negative feedback.
>> >>
>> >> I say block him now and save yourself the trouble.
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Rock On!
>> >>
>> >> Ruben Garcia
>> >>
>> >> www.RubenMrMeteoriteGarcia.com
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Rock On!
>> >
>> > Ruben Garcia
>> >
>> > www.RubenMrMeteoriteGarcia.com
>> > __
>> >
>> > Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and
>> > the
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>> >
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Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!

[Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list]

Hi Ruben and List,

I went and looked at the feedback in question on Bob's account.

On second thought, I think this is a financial scammer and not some
kook with a vendetta. He is claiming that the items are lost in the
mail, and then he gets a refund. I bet the scammer has a friend
working at the post office or he is gaming the mail system somehow. He
receives the item, claims it never showed up, and then gets his money
back. He gets to keep the item and his money.

Buyer fraud, pure and simple. And given the recent increased
popularity of meteorites in that part of the world, not very
surprising either.

Best regards,

MikeG
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On 1/9/17, ruben garcia  wrote:
> Happened to me as well. Call eBay and they will reverse the feedback!
> Report and block!
>
>
> On Jan 9, 2017 4:18 PM, "Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list" <
> meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Ruben and List,
>>
>> This a$$hat sounds like somebody who has a vendetta against the
>> meteorite community. There is no way this is just some random fool who
>> thinks every one of his sellers gave him a bad deal.
>>
>> Are there any clues in the buyer's location, email address, or phone
>> number that might identify who this person actually is? I'd be willing
>> to bet that the person is not using their real name on the account.
>>
>> Is this person filing PayPal cases or eBay disputes, or are they
>> leaving negative feedback while keeping the item?
>>
>> I have had nothing but top-notch service from you, Bob, John, and
>> Mike, so this person is obviously a raving nut or somebody with a
>> vendetta.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> MikeG
>>
>> PS - bull$hit like this is one of the reasons I stopped selling on
>> eBay years ago.
>> --
>> 
>> ---
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>> Facebook : www.facebook.com/galacticstones
>> Instagram : www.instagram.com/galacticstone
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>> Twitter : www.twitter.com/galacticstone
>> Ello : www.ello.com/galacticstone
>> ---
>>
>>
>> On 1/9/17, Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list
>>  wrote:
>> > Bob Cucchiara just told me this guy gave him 5 negative feedback
>> comments!
>> >
>> > On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Ruben Garcia
>> > > >
>> > wrote:
>> >> Attention all ebayers.
>> >>
>> >> Block ebay user "sfcbertoli"
>> >>
>> >> Johnny Humphries just contacted me about eBay user "sfcbertoli"
>> >>
>> >> It seems as though he's left negative feedback recently for Mike
>> >> Miller, Johnny Humphries and others for no apparent reason.
>> >>
>> >> According to Johnny he had the negative feedback removed through ebay
>> >> since this guy only leaves negative feedback.
>> >>
>> >> I say block him now and save yourself the trouble.
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Rock On!
>> >>
>> >> Ruben Garcia
>> >>
>> >> www.RubenMrMeteoriteGarcia.com
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Rock On!
>> >
>> > Ruben Garcia
>> >
>> > www.RubenMrMeteoriteGarcia.com
>> > __
>> >
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Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!

[Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list]

Hi Ruben and List,

This a$$hat sounds like somebody who has a vendetta against the
meteorite community. There is no way this is just some random fool who
thinks every one of his sellers gave him a bad deal.

Are there any clues in the buyer's location, email address, or phone
number that might identify who this person actually is? I'd be willing
to bet that the person is not using their real name on the account.

Is this person filing PayPal cases or eBay disputes, or are they
leaving negative feedback while keeping the item?

I have had nothing but top-notch service from you, Bob, John, and
Mike, so this person is obviously a raving nut or somebody with a
vendetta.

Best regards,

MikeG

PS - bull$hit like this is one of the reasons I stopped selling on
eBay years ago.
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On 1/9/17, Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list
 wrote:
> Bob Cucchiara just told me this guy gave him 5 negative feedback comments!
>
> On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Ruben Garcia 
> wrote:
>> Attention all ebayers.
>>
>> Block ebay user "sfcbertoli"
>>
>> Johnny Humphries just contacted me about eBay user "sfcbertoli"
>>
>> It seems as though he's left negative feedback recently for Mike
>> Miller, Johnny Humphries and others for no apparent reason.
>>
>> According to Johnny he had the negative feedback removed through ebay
>> since this guy only leaves negative feedback.
>>
>> I say block him now and save yourself the trouble.
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>> Rock On!
>>
>> Ruben Garcia
>>
>> www.RubenMrMeteoriteGarcia.com
>
>
>
> --
>
>
>
> Rock On!
>
> Ruben Garcia
>
> www.RubenMrMeteoriteGarcia.com
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Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!

[Michael Farmer via Meteorite-list]

Better yet abandon eBay. 
Michael Farmer

> On Jan 9, 2017, at 2:32 PM, Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list 
>  wrote:
> 
> Attention all ebayers.
> 
> Block ebay user "sfcbertoli"
> 
> Johnny Humphries just contacted me about eBay user "sfcbertoli"
> 
> It seems as though he's left negative feedback recently for Mike
> Miller, Johnny Humphries and others for no apparent reason.
> 
> According to Johnny he had the negative feedback removed through ebay
> since this guy only leaves negative feedback.
> 
> I say block him now and save yourself the trouble.
> -- 
> 
> 
> 
> Rock On!
> 
> Ruben Garcia
> 
> www.RubenMrMeteoriteGarcia.com
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Re: [meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!

[Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list]

Bob Cucchiara just told me this guy gave him 5 negative feedback comments!

On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Ruben Garcia  wrote:
> Attention all ebayers.
>
> Block ebay user "sfcbertoli"
>
> Johnny Humphries just contacted me about eBay user "sfcbertoli"
>
> It seems as though he's left negative feedback recently for Mike
> Miller, Johnny Humphries and others for no apparent reason.
>
> According to Johnny he had the negative feedback removed through ebay
> since this guy only leaves negative feedback.
>
> I say block him now and save yourself the trouble.
> --
>
>
>
> Rock On!
>
> Ruben Garcia
>
> www.RubenMrMeteoriteGarcia.com



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[meteorite-list] Another eBay JERK - Block him!

[Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list]

Attention all ebayers.

Block ebay user "sfcbertoli"

Johnny Humphries just contacted me about eBay user "sfcbertoli"

It seems as though he's left negative feedback recently for Mike
Miller, Johnny Humphries and others for no apparent reason.

According to Johnny he had the negative feedback removed through ebay
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