Got this eBay issue.. - Page 3

Bungleau · 07-21-2008, 10:16 PM

Makes mental note to annoy Beaumanoir, but pretend to be Wellard

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 07-21-2008, 10:28 PM

That's enough out of y'all. To bed with you, or perhaps me..

Papa Schlumpf · 07-27-2008, 05:40 AM

Still, being an ebay-veteran myself, I'm surprised at your fierce response to the added insurance. The seller wasn't lying per se, and like Cerek said, I actually think that it *is* required in some cases on ebay (although insured international shipping is a *lot* more expensive than Cerek indicated in his post, or at least it is outside of the US. It's about 3 pounds in the UK for example for relatively cheap items).

Other than that, I think it's clearly visible on the package itself if it has been sent out with insured shipping, so this is in no way a way for the seller to make some extra profit, as some here have suggested. No scam (there's nothing to gain for the seller here), just an administrative annoyance. Closer to an act of courtesy than one of cheating, in any case.

So what did you do, send an email along the lines of 'you lying sack of sh*t, gimme my money back!', or did you kindly tell him to take your chances and have it sent over without insured shipping? Because your posting style makes me think you were closer to the former than to the latter in this case...

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 07-27-2008, 09:56 AM

Well, if had read everything you would have had your answer.

The seller must have had something wrong with the setting because the optional insurance, became manditory. He send a new email which made it optional, thus removing the charge. You don't need insurance for a $20-$30 item.

Papa Schlumpf · 07-30-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Variol (Farseer) Elmwood

Well, if had read everything you would have had your answer.

..Guess I was blinded by all the pitchfork-waving that was going on in this thread.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 07-30-2008, 09:56 PM

Maybe you should have your head examined!!

(from the look of your avatar)

07-21-2008, 10:16 PM	#21
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: Got this eBay issue.. Makes mental note to annoy Beaumanoir, but pretend to be Wellard __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

07-21-2008, 10:28 PM	#22
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 59 Posts: 5,634	Re: Got this eBay issue.. That's enough out of y'all. To bed with you, or perhaps me.. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

07-27-2008, 05:40 AM	#23
Papa Schlumpf Manshoon Join Date: June 13, 2007 Location: Shroomville Age: 44 Posts: 171	Re: Got this eBay issue.. Still, being an ebay-veteran myself, I'm surprised at your fierce response to the added insurance. The seller wasn't lying per se, and like Cerek said, I actually think that it is required in some cases on ebay (although insured international shipping is a lot more expensive than Cerek indicated in his post, or at least it is outside of the US. It's about 3 pounds in the UK for example for relatively cheap items). Other than that, I think it's clearly visible on the package itself if it has been sent out with insured shipping, so this is in no way a way for the seller to make some extra profit, as some here have suggested. No scam (there's nothing to gain for the seller here), just an administrative annoyance. Closer to an act of courtesy than one of cheating, in any case. So what did you do, send an email along the lines of 'you lying sack of sht, gimme my money back!', or did you kindly tell him to take your chances and have it sent over without insured shipping? Because your posting style makes me think you were closer to the former than to the latter in this case... Last edited by Papa Schlumpf; 07-27-2008 at 05:56 AM.*

07-27-2008, 09:56 AM	#24
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 59 Posts: 5,634	Re: Got this eBay issue.. Well, if had read everything you would have had your answer. The seller must have had something wrong with the setting because the optional insurance, became manditory. He send a new email which made it optional, thus removing the charge. You don't need insurance for a $20-$30 item. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

07-30-2008, 09:56 PM	#26
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 59 Posts: 5,634	Re: Got this eBay issue.. Maybe you should have your head examined!! (from the look of your avatar) __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

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