For folks in the US it is easier. The last time I filed a claim, I had to wait longer because it was an item being posted from the US hence the estimated arrival was longer since it was being sent internationally. By the time I was sure it wouldn't arrive, it was too late to file the claim and PayPal/eBay would not refund me.
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Lowest Priced New Basses Ever??
- Thread starter FlaCharlie
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Actually in my case I’m going to have a hard time proving to PayPal and eBay that the bass never arrived since the tracking info says it did. I need to now deal with the post office.
Check WHERE it was delivered. I got burned before (different product and seller) and was able to provide a link showing delivery to another state. This help me get my refund.
I'm not buying anything from china, I've been burned a couple of times and my brother was burned once by sellers from there. virus has nothing to do with it. by the time I realized I was burned, it was too late to leave a negative feedback so others were smoked too.
I knew I was taking a risk on a bass for $17.99, but knew I was burned when I saw a bass and amp for the same price AND free shipping. I feel less stupid knowing I am not alone. Thank you TALK BASS.
You are a Commercial User. How you would respond to a competitor who spread unsubstantiated rumors in writing that discredited you and your business and later caused you significant damage to your business and personal reputation? I suspect you would not be happy and may be securing council to recover damages. I for one remain optimistic and believe in the sellers past performance.
interesting that it traveled North as i am in Florida. maybe that's where they're irradiating the mail?
back in the early aughts the post office half a mile from where i grew up was where all the anthrax was sent from so it was closed for several years and we received irritated mail for awhile
note that i am amused rather than worried: I've had to refund scammer buyers on eBay (returned their jacked up used version of the brand new item i sent them, etc. eBay customer service can do a whole lot of you're willing to spend an hour on the phone with them)
Well, to be fair, he said "it's possible..."
Part of the discussion is how is all of this possible? The money laundering thing has happened (video details it), could that be happening here? That's all. Speculation.
I've ordered via robhe and I hope I get my bass but I also hope it's all legit.
Part of the discussion is how is all of this possible? The money laundering thing has happened (video details it), could that be happening here? That's all. Speculation.
I've ordered via robhe and I hope I get my bass but I also hope it's all legit.
Again, when I was burned on a different product and seller, I had perfectly good tracking information to the point when it was delivered elsewhere.
Sometimes diversions help distract. It appears the hysteria over the fear on this topic is coming close to displacing the hysteria over the Coronavirus.
Could your video evidence help out? Is the real package delivery visible on camera?
We should know more very soon. It’s either starting to rain basses or a bunch of cases are gettting filed.
Well since he removed all his items for sale it looks like he took himself out of business.
Bad feedback is never the way to go with Ebay/Paypal. Opening a case at the moment it’s allowed, usually after the expected delivery date gets results. I had an empty e-packet envelope arrive. I took a picture of the label showing the weight of .04 lbs and explained how that envelope could not have contained my item. I was promptly refunded. I would say 3 of ten Ebay experiences with direct purchases I made from China had problems. Never did I leave feedback, one way or the other and never was I not refunded. I should add that this purported scam smoking up this thread looks like brewing hysteria. If you were going to engineer a scam, why would you do it for 18 bucks a pop? If you’re going to use EBay to go crooked wouldn’t you go for something more than the equivalent of a couple of frozen pizzas?
It's better to sell 300 invisible basses at $18, than 50 at $50.
Do you have a doorbell camera or security camera covering your mailbox and porch? With my package from Amazon via USPS I had to go directly to Amazon because the USPS won't let you file for seven days, won't let you file at all for food items, and won't return it if they do find it. (This is what legalized government theft looks like, kiddies.) Amazon has a fairly short checklist of hoops to jump through before getting your refund, and I think having the Ring video for everything that actually is delivered definitely helps out. Although two or three times I've contacted Amazon when they've sent me something more valuable (received three books shrink wrapped together when I ordered & paid for one, ordered set of 7s guitar strings on clearance but received more valuable Dunlop Stainless Super Bright bass strings) so maybe I have a gold star and a red "Honest" next to my name. lol
Robhe did the same thing last time after the $35 basses were sold out. I missed that sale and messaged the seller. The reply was “that project is finished”.
More will be revealed soon!
My bass (or box of underpants, etc) arrived in Chicago!
I'm in AZ, strangely, but I hope it picks up a beef sandwich for me on it's way down
I'm in AZ, strangely, but I hope it picks up a beef sandwich for me on it's way down
