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Eel O'Brian

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Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« on: October 11, 2010, 02:57:33 AM »
So I get this question from this dude after I listed my auction this afternoon:

Q: Is this a refurbished item? You say you won't accept returns, what happens if the item is defective??

I explain that it's my own personal item, it isn't a refurb, and that it wouldn't be defective (I really need to change my username to something that doesn't sound like a business or store name - it's just a leftover from that T-shirt bullshit I wasted my time on a few years ago, but it makes everyone think I'm a reseller).

So he buys it but leaves me this note:

I am going to trust you and hope everything goes well because you don't accept RETURNS.

Emphasis his.  I get the feeling this guy is just fishing for an excuse to try it out and send it back on my dime.  According to ebay rules there really is no such thing as a no return policy, and they'll snatch the money right out of your paypal account and refund someone if they complain (this recently happened to a friend of mine, who's now out $35 as well as the stuff he sent).  So I'm wondering if I should even bother, whether I should just refund the guy, relist, and take any feedback knocks he gives.  What do you all think?
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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2010, 03:01:06 AM »
what item.
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Eel O'Brian

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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2010, 03:02:01 AM »
iPod Touch
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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2010, 03:11:33 AM »
How much were you selling it for, and what gen?

Eel O'Brian

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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2010, 03:15:23 AM »
32GB 3rd Gen, $180 with two cases (one hard acrylic and one silicone) and a pack of screen protectors
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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2010, 03:22:51 AM »
if you decide to return the bidder's money I'm definitely interested. Are you flexible on the price at all?

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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2010, 03:30:12 AM »
sure, $160 + shipping, it's what i would clear off ebay after fees
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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2010, 03:33:05 AM »
hmm, well, don't have the funds right now, phone bill's this week. Don't wait on me, but I'd be cautious with this buyer you've got.

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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2010, 03:40:14 AM »
It could just be a guy who's cautios on buying a used iPod Touch online, and seeing "no returns" means he might get a bunk iPod he can't return. You should have made a youtube vid showing the iPod working. IMO anyway.
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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2010, 03:44:31 AM »
use your ipod touch for a few years, until it has no resale value and then just buy a new one. Less hassle then constantly trying to sell your stuff cause you always want the latest new thing.

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Eel O'Brian

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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2010, 03:47:40 AM »
well that certainly is good advice for someone who's already sold it
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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2010, 03:48:56 AM »
Go through with the sale. Does the guy have a good # of feedback?
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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2010, 03:50:30 AM »
It could just be a guy who's cautios on buying a used iPod Touch online, and seeing "no returns" means he might get a bunk iPod he can't return. You should have made a youtube vid showing the iPod working. IMO anyway.

i have a spotless ebay record, and i've sold several high dollar items on there in the past couple of months where the links could still be clicked, i figured that plus close-up pics and one with it turned on was good enough

Go through with the sale. Does the guy have a good # of feedback?

he's got 14

you're probably right, i'm just remembering that dude sending me back that $180 comic with no warning and causing a bunch of hassle
« Last Edit: October 11, 2010, 03:52:11 AM by Dr. Feelbad »
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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #13 on: October 11, 2010, 03:53:44 AM »
well that certainly is good advice for someone who's already sold it
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« Last Edit: October 11, 2010, 06:51:42 AM by Tieno »
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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #14 on: October 11, 2010, 04:10:44 AM »
well comics are more of a fragile sale than an iPod Touch. it either works or it doesnt.
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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #15 on: October 12, 2010, 08:46:05 AM »
What's the policy for canceling a completed auction? Is there money involved? Tell the guy he can cancel the order if he's feeling dodgy.

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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #16 on: October 12, 2010, 11:39:48 AM »
already mailed, hope he's not a dick

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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #17 on: October 12, 2010, 11:41:17 AM »
Well, do you know if this is the guy you sold it to? 


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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #18 on: October 12, 2010, 11:46:49 AM »
yep, same guy
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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #19 on: October 12, 2010, 11:48:12 AM »
:(  He's a dick

Eel O'Brian

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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #20 on: October 12, 2010, 11:56:43 AM »
wait, i think i understand what you're asking now

this isn't the same guy who bought the comic

i just don't care for his attitude
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Re: Should I just return this ebay bidder's money and relist?
« Reply #21 on: October 12, 2010, 11:57:43 AM »
I was just making a Dick Tracy joke :lol