11-16-2015 12:09 PM
The Part Timers Forum used to have an on-going thread about posts that were odd/funny/stooopid/contained weird CS answers ~ or just generally considered silly or outrageous. The OP of the thread was "the medic", so while the PT group is still kickin', I thought it would be fun to start another similar thread.
Readers, if you run across a post, comment, feedback, etc., that is "off the beaten path", please add it to this thread. I read the community almost every day and will contribute when something catches my eye. Just something to break up the boredom of listing, revising, answering questions, and working around the eBay listing glitches ~ or waiting for something to sell
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06-02-2016 06:13 PM - edited 06-02-2016 06:16 PM
I have been rolling on the floor about this. On the Seller board is a post...
A Buyer feels cheated on an item he bought. He loves the item but felt overcharged because it was supposed to be expedited shipping. So this Buyer has done everything he can to get that postage back! The Seller says return for a refund...standard line! lol (I bet THAT Seller thinks they are coming out of the woodwork!)
One Seller commented "Since when has paypal refund part of shipping when seller does not use the one they have listed for use , Because this news to me to file shipping cost SNAD?"
"Only Shipping significantly Not as described" In Sellers group!
I rolled on the floor about that one.....Funny Seller!
This is what the guy bought!
A Scotish skirt. then I was thinking a Scotsman (I am Scotch) trying to pinch a penny until it squeals! (No offense intended)
06-03-2016 09:51 AM
06-06-2016 10:19 PM
Two more brilliant messages from eBay:
1. Askng me to review a product from an order that was canceled.
2. Telling me that an item is no longer available and to click the link to find an alternative... well it's no longer available because I purchased the original item so an alternative is not needed, thanks.
06-08-2016 11:27 AM
I was remembering this post earlier today... Go to that search box above and put in:
Here's a good one!
It should be the 2nd thread that comes up in search (mentions christmas light box).
06-08-2016 04:51 PM
You're search box must be better than my search box ......can't find it!
06-08-2016 05:21 PM
06-08-2016 10:03 PM - edited 06-08-2016 10:05 PM
There was a post about 3 weeks ago from a seller who blocked a potential buyer. They asked a LOT of questions and the nature of their later questions (off-eBay sale, etc) gave the seller a bad feeling so they blocked them. Then the buyer created other IDs - first one they messaged seller saying they were a vet and wanted a discount. Same location, blocked. Next one buyer says they're a student and want a discount. Again, same location, seller blocked them.
About 3 weeks later, buyer found seller's post on the board, adds a couple of messages the past 2 days asking to be unblocked saying they promise they won't ask for discounts again or any of the other stuff.
06-11-2016 01:21 PM
06-12-2016 08:54 AM - edited 06-12-2016 08:56 AM
I've got a silly one....but as a buyer.
A seller had an item for sale that I REALLY wanted, but at a fair price. Seller was asking $225 OBO. I offered $200...was completely ignored and offer expired. A week later seller relisted item for $200 OBO. I offered $180...was completely ignored and offer expired. A week later seller relisted item for $180 OBO. I offered $175....and was completely ignored, offer expired (get where this is going?). Last week seller relisted item for $150 OBO...and I just went ahead and paid the $150 for fear of someone else snapping it up before they ignored my offer. Seller has a grand total of 4 feedbacks....so I was worried if seller would actually ship the item (or would just forget to...LOL). Just got the tracking number and did my happy dance. Clueless seller lost out on $50 because they were too lazy to accept an offer, and I got a great deal much lower than I was willing to pay.
By the way the item is HIGHLY sought after, and I have seen it sell here for $200-$280 on several other occasions (this particular item only comes up for sale maybe once or twice a year). My guess is the only reason it wasn't snapped up first week of sale was the "OBO" (nobody pays asking price when OBO is present)...and all offers were ignored....like mine.
Thank God for newbies!
06-12-2016 11:03 PM
Why you should never trust the view counter...
Views = 0 / Watchers = 1
06-13-2016 05:47 PM
2 different occasions,
I sold to 2 different guys that I worked with decades ago.
And I had not been keeping in touch with either one.
Jean
06-13-2016 07:52 PM
06-14-2016 07:08 AM
This is a classic ~ reminded me of all the wha wha threads where the actual problem was caused by the OP:
Subject of Thread:
Why Are People So **bleep** Stupid On eBay?
Seriously how hard is it to read the description.
And the perfect answer:
I imagine it is as hard as reading policies first before listing in violation of the rules.
06-18-2016 07:54 AM - edited 06-18-2016 07:55 AM
Can anyone translate this post? spellcheck was in shock!
Subject:
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Replies:
If you say so
I'll take "How excited I am to be on EBay Community" for $300 Alex
Hamster (cat, dog, rat, guinea pig, turtle, ferret, parrot) get loose and is playing on your keyboard again?
Welcome to earth............ (hi skinny!)
I find this quite erudite...for a cat
06-18-2016 07:58 AM
SMH! Hope you all can decipher my post as it's not much better than the original, oy!