SMH Messages on eBay

[DynaEtch]

Originally Posted by AwesomeBrian

The other night I had a guy tell me that if he won his Lakers parlay he'd accept my offer. I'm guessing his bet didn't hit because I still have the card

Same…had one last weekend someone said he’d take my offer (for a lot of Marvel cards) depending on the outcome of the Chiefs/Bills game.

Never heard back, so either he didn’t get the outcome he needed, or was tirekicking from the start which is always a very good possibility considering it’s ebay

[Joshi City]

I tend to reply back politely to these since they may still be a potential customer, but every time I list a handful of auctions I always get at least one "would you be willing to change it to BIN and if so how much would it be?" or something similar. This annoys me for two reasons - 1. I know how BIN works and sometimes I do BINs but if I do an auction it wasn't an accident and I probably have a reason and 2. If you want me to cancel my auction and do a BIN for you instead, tell me HOW MUCH you are willing to pay. Clearly if I did an auction I don't know its value so make me an offer. I assume 90% of the people sending that message would lowball me so I'm not going to start a back and forth over it. I'd be more open to listening if the initial message had a healthy offer but they never do that.

[JustRachel]

Unless it's a high-end card, there's no reason to message on eBay before a sale is made.

1) Can I see better pics? No, you're a tire kicker, kick rocks
2 My son loves this player and has cancer. Can you give me a deal? No, maybe spend your money on an oncologist instead.
3) What's the lowest you'll go on this item? Umm, what's the most you'll pay?
4) Will you end this auction, ignore every other bidder, and give it to me cheap? Nope, you're gonna have to beat the other bidders, bud.
5) Will you give me this cheap if I buy another card too? Nope, you probably intend to return the other card and keep the steal.

No thanks. Buy it or don't. Have a nice day.

[Budler]

I normally do not ask questions or send messages. There was a time when there was a lot of McDonalds different tabs were being sold, mainly in sets. I asked the sellers if they would sell singles instead of sets on e-bay not directly. (break the sets). I got some nice replies and some not so nice replies. Yes one did and I got the card I wanted.

The one that got me the most was:
Seller: Buy the set and sell the other. You can make an extra 2 to 4 bucks.

Me: I'm not into selling. Why not you did it. You would make the 2 to 4 more plus what I would pay you for the card I want.

Seller: He gives me all the reasons he does not sell singles and just sets and in bulk.

Me: I told him those were the same reasons why I do not sell.

Seller: You should be selling and making money.

[premium1981]

I just had a first. Last week a buyer messaged me about a card that was roughly $3. He said the condition was horrible. No problem, I apologized that the card was not in expected condition and told him I would refund the money and he could also keep the card for free. He then responded scolding me about listing it to begin with. I explained that it was a honest mistake, and I don't inspect every low end card that I list in bulk. Whatever, I moved on.

BUT THEN! I went to check my mail yesterday and had a small armalope envelope that I had no clue about. I wasn't expecting anything like that so I opened it up not knowing what to expect. What I got was my card back, and a typed out letter breaking down the transaction and my professional responses to him. He explained point by point how disappointed he was with me. He even went as far to say he has visited my area before and most people were so kind and loving, so he didn't understand how I ended up this way, listing cards that were not mint. Truly magnificent. The amount of time and tears he put into this was incredible. I should have saved it, but I was pumping gas while reading it so I tossed it in the trash before I left. Gotta love it. I should mail him a typed response about his typed response.

[thenightman]

Originally Posted by premium1981

I just had a first. Last week a buyer messaged me about a card that was roughly $3. He said the condition was horrible. No problem, I apologized that the card was not in expected condition and told him I would refund the money and he could also keep the card for free. He then responded scolding me about listing it to begin with. I explained that it was a honest mistake, and I don't inspect every low end card that I list in bulk. Whatever, I moved on.

BUT THEN! I went to check my mail yesterday and had a small armalope envelope that I had no clue about. I wasn't expecting anything like that so I opened it up not knowing what to expect. What I got was my card back, and a typed out letter breaking down the transaction and my professional responses to him. He explained point by point how disappointed he was with me. He even went as far to say he has visited my area before and most people were so kind and loving, so he didn't understand how I ended up this way, listing cards that were not mint. Truly magnificent. The amount of time and tears he put into this was incredible. I should have saved it, but I was pumping gas while reading it so I tossed it in the trash before I left. Gotta love it. I should mail him a typed response about his typed response.

Yeah, that letter was frame worthy. What's his ID? I'd like to send him a typed letter sharing my thoughts about his typed letter.

[Bosoxfan5990]

Originally Posted by premium1981

I just had a first. Last week a buyer messaged me about a card that was roughly $3. He said the condition was horrible. No problem, I apologized that the card was not in expected condition and told him I would refund the money and he could also keep the card for free. He then responded scolding me about listing it to begin with. I explained that it was a honest mistake, and I don't inspect every low end card that I list in bulk. Whatever, I moved on.

BUT THEN! I went to check my mail yesterday and had a small armalope envelope that I had no clue about. I wasn't expecting anything like that so I opened it up not knowing what to expect. What I got was my card back, and a typed out letter breaking down the transaction and my professional responses to him. He explained point by point how disappointed he was with me. He even went as far to say he has visited my area before and most people were so kind and loving, so he didn't understand how I ended up this way, listing cards that were not mint. Truly magnificent. The amount of time and tears he put into this was incredible. I should have saved it, but I was pumping gas while reading it so I tossed it in the trash before I left. Gotta love it. I should mail him a typed response about his typed response.

Unhinged.

[brev87]

Originally Posted by premium1981

I just had a first. Last week a buyer messaged me about a card that was roughly $3. He said the condition was horrible. No problem, I apologized that the card was not in expected condition and told him I would refund the money and he could also keep the card for free. He then responded scolding me about listing it to begin with. I explained that it was a honest mistake, and I don't inspect every low end card that I list in bulk. Whatever, I moved on.

BUT THEN! I went to check my mail yesterday and had a small armalope envelope that I had no clue about. I wasn't expecting anything like that so I opened it up not knowing what to expect. What I got was my card back, and a typed out letter breaking down the transaction and my professional responses to him. He explained point by point how disappointed he was with me. He even went as far to say he has visited my area before and most people were so kind and loving, so he didn't understand how I ended up this way, listing cards that were not mint. Truly magnificent. The amount of time and tears he put into this was incredible. I should have saved it, but I was pumping gas while reading it so I tossed it in the trash before I left. Gotta love it. I should mail him a typed response about his typed response.

Some real looney tunes out there. Incredible

[premium1981]

Originally Posted by thenightman

Yeah, that letter was frame worthy. What's his ID? I'd like to send him a typed letter sharing my thoughts about his typed letter.

azgemzsportscards

No major red flags from feedback, but it is a bit ironic that he has a negative for a warped card that he sold. Guess the condition thing only matters when he is getting the card, not selling. Haha

When I get a return request, I always go into their profile and feedback to see if there are red flags telling me to block them. I'm fine with accepting returns, but if its a nut job, they won't buy from me again. This guy didn't even get blocked. That is until his letter arrived. Now he is.

[davz13]

Originally Posted by premium1981

I just had a first. Last week a buyer messaged me about a card that was roughly $3. He said the condition was horrible. No problem, I apologized that the card was not in expected condition and told him I would refund the money and he could also keep the card for free. He then responded scolding me about listing it to begin with. I explained that it was a honest mistake, and I don't inspect every low end card that I list in bulk. Whatever, I moved on.

BUT THEN! I went to check my mail yesterday and had a small armalope envelope that I had no clue about. I wasn't expecting anything like that so I opened it up not knowing what to expect. What I got was my card back, and a typed out letter breaking down the transaction and my professional responses to him. He explained point by point how disappointed he was with me. He even went as far to say he has visited my area before and most people were so kind and loving, so he didn't understand how I ended up this way, listing cards that were not mint. Truly magnificent. The amount of time and tears he put into this was incredible. I should have saved it, but I was pumping gas while reading it so I tossed it in the trash before I left. Gotta love it. I should mail him a typed response about his typed response.

Crazy

[Swipe79]

I had a crazy one from a Canadian last night - complaining about the $27 that eBay charges for sending to Canada (my part is free shipping). He then went on to send this...

Yeah it’s cheaper Trump started a trade war with Canada what a loser POS why????? You’re 40 trillion in debt no coming back from that big guy

He’s losses off our entire country took that to unite everyone . What a fool

It will hit us our dollar is 68 cents to one US these tariff’s have one purpose to destroy our economy . We export 77% to USA it’s bad on our feds to do that and not diversify but I think Mr T knows a lot of countries are dumping US dollar so without tax and tariffs or theft of new resources the US is toast with that monster debt . China and Russia no this and knew they would turn on friends to make a bucks . Maybe stop finding never ending wars and invest in your people

Anyways it’s sad to me he did this I don’t think we will be same after this

[flyercle]

Got a "fun" dispute opened today. Card sold on 1/26, and was delivered on 1/31. Buyer started messaging me that it was not delivered right away. Now got an open dispute and this message:

""Hello I realized the address was incorrect. I tried asking if they had the package but was told they did not. I would still like the item. The address is (REDACTED). The card is for my 6 year old son who is obsessed with Freddy Freeman. I’m so sorry about the error "

How kind of her to want me to send out another copy of the $16 card due to her error.

[jamcas997]

Originally Posted by premium1981

azgemzsportscards

No major red flags from feedback, but it is a bit ironic that he has a negative for a warped card that he sold. Guess the condition thing only matters when he is getting the card, not selling. Haha

When I get a return request, I always go into their profile and feedback to see if there are red flags telling me to block them. I'm fine with accepting returns, but if its a nut job, they won't buy from me again. This guy didn't even get blocked. That is until his letter arrived. Now he is.

As it is said down South "BLESS THEIR HEART" . lol

[nam812]

Originally Posted by premium1981

I just had a first. Last week a buyer messaged me about a card that was roughly $3. He said the condition was horrible. No problem, I apologized that the card was not in expected condition and told him I would refund the money and he could also keep the card for free. He then responded scolding me about listing it to begin with. I explained that it was a honest mistake, and I don't inspect every low end card that I list in bulk. Whatever, I moved on.

BUT THEN! I went to check my mail yesterday and had a small armalope envelope that I had no clue about. I wasn't expecting anything like that so I opened it up not knowing what to expect. What I got was my card back, and a typed out letter breaking down the transaction and my professional responses to him. He explained point by point how disappointed he was with me. He even went as far to say he has visited my area before and most people were so kind and loving, so he didn't understand how I ended up this way, listing cards that were not mint. Truly magnificent. The amount of time and tears he put into this was incredible. I should have saved it, but I was pumping gas while reading it so I tossed it in the trash before I left. Gotta love it. I should mail him a typed response about his typed response.

Did he leave feedback?

[premium1981]

Originally Posted by nam812

Did he leave feedback?

If you are a Top Rated Seller with free returns they can't leave feedback if they opened a return and you completed that return.

[davz13]

Originally Posted by Swipe79

I had a crazy one from a Canadian last night - complaining about the $27 that eBay charges for sending to Canada (my part is free shipping). He then went on to send this...

Yeah it’s cheaper Trump started a trade war with Canada what a loser POS why????? You’re 40 trillion in debt no coming back from that big guy

He’s losses off our entire country took that to unite everyone . What a fool

It will hit us our dollar is 68 cents to one US these tariff’s have one purpose to destroy our economy . We export 77% to USA it’s bad on our feds to do that and not diversify but I think Mr T knows a lot of countries are dumping US dollar so without tax and tariffs or theft of new resources the US is toast with that monster debt . China and Russia no this and knew they would turn on friends to make a bucks . Maybe stop finding never ending wars and invest in your people

Anyways it’s sad to me he did this I don’t think we will be same after this

Not all of the nuts are in the nuthouse

[brev87]

Originally Posted by flyercle

Got a "fun" dispute opened today. Card sold on 1/26, and was delivered on 1/31. Buyer started messaging me that it was not delivered right away. Now got an open dispute and this message:

""Hello I realized the address was incorrect. I tried asking if they had the package but was told they did not. I would still like the item. The address is (REDACTED). The card is for my 6 year old son who is obsessed with Freddy Freeman. I’m so sorry about the error "

How kind of her to want me to send out another copy of the $16 card due to her error.

Good lord. SMH

[DynaEtch]

Originally Posted by Swipe79

I had a crazy one from a Canadian last night - complaining about the $27 that eBay charges for sending to Canada (my part is free shipping). He then went on to send this...

Yeah it’s cheaper Trump started a trade war with Canada what a loser POS why????? You’re 40 trillion in debt no coming back from that big guy

He’s losses off our entire country took that to unite everyone . What a fool

It will hit us our dollar is 68 cents to one US these tariff’s have one purpose to destroy our economy . We export 77% to USA it’s bad on our feds to do that and not diversify but I think Mr T knows a lot of countries are dumping US dollar so without tax and tariffs or theft of new resources the US is toast with that monster debt . China and Russia no this and knew they would turn on friends to make a bucks . Maybe stop finding never ending wars and invest in your people

Anyways it’s sad to me he did this I don’t think we will be same after this

Someone’s writing this on eBay? Smh.

I mean I’m no expert on buying from ebay international from a foreign country, but the $27 extra fee sounds about what it was anyway. Always been a high fee like that through the program. So basically he’s complaining about what eBay already charges for that program.

[fungi2510]

I send offers to potential buyers all the time. Today I sent an offer on a card. A few hours later the guy hits me up and says he bought the card, but did not see my lower offer. Should I reach back out and offer to take the amount off? It is minimal, but it is more the principle of the thing.

[thenightman]

Originally Posted by fungi2510

I send offers to potential buyers all the time. Today I sent an offer on a card. A few hours later the guy hits me up and says he bought the card, but did not see my lower offer. Should I reach back out and offer to take the amount off? It is minimal, but it is more the principle of the thing.

I'd give the discount. If it were me, I already was okay with selling it at the discounted price anyways.

[JeffG1954]

Originally Posted by fungi2510

I send offers to potential buyers all the time. Today I sent an offer on a card. A few hours later the guy hits me up and says he bought the card, but did not see my lower offer. Should I reach back out and offer to take the amount off? It is minimal, but it is more the principle of the thing.

Do you want a potential return customer, or a potential return from an unhappy customer?

[BGT Masters]

Had a person return an ite. Came back in the same box but covered in electric tape and medical tape and instead of using the tissue paper to wrap the item they just threw it on top of it. Annoying but whatever. The kicker is and I'm not sure how to feel about it but this is a first for me. They filled the rest of the box with dryer lint. Yes, actual dryer lint. Hand fulls of it.

[duwal]

well now I have one too. I had a 2017 Donruss Salute to Service Rocky Bleier that I had him sign and I PSA DNA authenticated it. Put at $59.95 or best offer.

I get this:
Would you take $41.95

I say 'thanks for the interest, I can't go any lower than $49 on this'

they respond 'I'm a disabled vet, meet me at $45.95'

minute later 'I'll buy right now'

minute later 'I'll be standing by next 30 minutes'

then I get an offer of $47.99 and I accept it on Jan 28th, ships out Jan 29th, delivered to them on the 4th

Neutral feedback left to me: Too high for card worth only a couple bucks. Run from this seller. Over charging for items.

looks like guy does this every so often with looking at feedback towards others

[thenightman]

Originally Posted by duwal

well now I have one too. I had a 2017 Donruss Salute to Service Rocky Bleier that I had him sign and I PSA DNA authenticated it. Put at $59.95 or best offer.

I get this:
Would you take $41.95

I say 'thanks for the interest, I can't go any lower than $49 on this'

they respond 'I'm a disabled vet, meet me at $45.95'

minute later 'I'll buy right now'

minute later 'I'll be standing by next 30 minutes'

then I get an offer of $47.99 and I accept it on Jan 28th, ships out Jan 29th, delivered to them on the 4th

Neutral feedback left to me: Too high for card worth only a couple bucks. Run from this seller. Over charging for items.

looks like guy does this every so often with looking at feedback towards others

Can't you get that removed? I mean, they bought the card.

[jamcas997]

Buyer's note: Please pick us out four that have four sharp corners & edges (these are a gift for my son who is a huge fan and does not grade his cards and we had a very hard time finding this card without banged up corners). Thank you from a returning customer!

Clown has never bought from me or it would have said repeat buyer