Question - Hit a big card in low-end break and ebay seller goes silent...

baxter1o · 03-25-2022, 04:43 PM

This has happened to me once before...

I hit a big card in a low end break from a breaker with decent feedback but certainly not a major name.

The last time this happened with a different breaker I got upset and contacted ebay and left negative feedback and they cancelled the sale before shipping.

This time I want the card. I have sent two message after two days of waiting for shipping updates with no contact.

First message: Could I send additional paypal to upgrade shipping?

Second message: Or however you want to ship it, just let me know when it goes out, thanks!

What is my next move? Wait it out? Contact ebay after a certain amount of time? Contact him personally?

I have recorded the break, the sale, the payment, etc. Know his name and where he lives.

If things go south I'm going to pursue all of my options but I don't want it to get to that.

Any advice?

Thanks!

speedyjg13 · 03-25-2022, 04:53 PM

Name of the breaker?

baxter1o · 03-25-2022, 04:56 PM

Too early for that but if I don't hear anything in 2 or 3 days it will be coming...

yodude91 · 03-25-2022, 05:24 PM

I’m afraid you just got to wait and see. Seller won’t lose much by cancelling and keeping the big hit. Kind of like seller remorse. Similar to when a seller sells a card for less than market value and then cancelling and relisting the card at a higher price.

SaltyCracker · 03-25-2022, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyjg13

Name of the breaker?

Sounds like back yard breakers.

golakers32 · 03-25-2022, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyCracker

Sounds like back yard breakers.

The yahoos who wear crop tops and keep big pulls?

OP, yes please share the name of your breaker if they don't respond or cancel the order.

JeffG1954 · 03-25-2022, 05:37 PM

Has the shipping time gone beyond the sellers stated handling time?

baxter1o · 03-25-2022, 06:02 PM

Doesn't have handling time, says delivery by April 5th. Funny thing is normal breakers upload shipping details within 24 hours, most within 12 hours. And they will all respond to messages...

This person has an LLC. I have his address and name. He has had feedback saying "no communication, shipped after 8 days". Overall feedback of 99 2% 10,000+. I'm thinking he tries to wait the big hits out to see if they will cancel the order or flip out so he can cancel.

hxcmilkshake · 03-25-2022, 06:18 PM

If he is playing tonight , pray he plays poorly

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Davis · 03-25-2022, 06:39 PM

When was the break? I’d give it at least a few days to let them sort the cards and pack it up before bothering to ask for any updates.

EBCollectibles · 03-25-2022, 06:44 PM

I understand you don't want to tell the breakers name but why not make thread when you can mention the breaker's name. To early to name the breaker to early to make the thread.

trendy26 · 03-25-2022, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by baxter1o

This has happened to me once before...

I hit a big card in a low end break from a breaker with decent feedback but certainly not a major name.

The last time this happened with a different breaker I got upset and contacted ebay and left negative feedback and they cancelled the sale before shipping.

This time I want the card. I have sent two message after two days of waiting for shipping updates with no contact.

First message: Could I send additional paypal to upgrade shipping?

Second message: Or however you want to ship it, just let me know when it goes out, thanks!

What is my next move? Wait it out? Contact ebay after a certain amount of time? Contact him personally?

I have recorded the break, the sale, the payment, etc. Know his name and where he lives.

If things go south I'm going to pursue all of my options but I don't want it to get to that.

Any advice?

Thanks!

Dude, relax. You’re probably getting your cards. Give the person time to sort all the cards and such. Seems your impatience may have cost you whatever card you hit last time when the seller cancelled. I think most people would’ve cancelled if you left negative feedback like that.

Grab a couple beers, relax, and watch March Madness….

trendy26 · 03-25-2022, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EBCollectibles

I understand you don't want to tell the breakers name but why not make thread when you can mention the breaker's name. To early to name the breaker to early to make the thread.

BINGO! Perfectly said…..

mjohnatgt · 03-25-2022, 06:48 PM

Agreed; just because the majority of breakers do something, doesn't mean the one you bought from has to. Wait until the guy sends the cards. If he doesn't within a week, then file a police report for theft in the value of the cards that were not delivered.

yodude91 · 03-25-2022, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by baxter1o

This person has an LLC. I have his address and name. He has had feedback saying "no communication, shipped after 8 days". Overall feedback of 99 2% 10,000+. I'm thinking he tries to wait the big hits out to see if they will cancel the order or flip out so he can cancel.

Doesn’t matter if you have his name or address. You can’t do anything if they cancel the order and refund your money. Previous feedback regarding slow shipping and no communication could be another flag. Best of luck to you !

caulaflour · 03-25-2022, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by baxter1o

Funny thing is normal breakers upload shipping details within 24 hours, most within 12 hours.

This is not a true statement at all.

Some do this. Most? Not even close.

...if it helps, there are a great many high volume reputable breakers that take several days to upload shipping and send everything out. It's actually pretty normal.

panamamyers · 03-25-2022, 06:52 PM

Always worried about this, but that would essentially be stealing at that point. This is not really the same as.cancelling any old sale.

TimBuckTwo · 03-25-2022, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyCracker

Sounds like back yard breakers.

Sorry but it's too big a card for us to just let go like that. We will send you something else nice.

F'ers.

EBCollectibles · 03-25-2022, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baxter1o

This has happened to me once before...

I hit a big card in a low end break from a breaker with decent feedback but certainly not a major name.

The last time this happened with a different breaker I got upset and contacted ebay and left negative feedback and they cancelled the sale before shipping.

This time I want the card. I have sent two message after two days of waiting for shipping updates with no contact.

First message: Could I send additional paypal to upgrade shipping?

Second message: Or however you want to ship it, just let me know when it goes out, thanks!

What is my next move? Wait it out? Contact ebay after a certain amount of time? Contact him personally?

I have recorded the break, the sale, the payment, etc. Know his name and where he lives.

If things go south I'm going to pursue all of my options but I don't want it to get to that.

Any advice?

Thanks!

If you can't name the breaker what was the card?

yodude91 · 03-25-2022, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyCracker

Sounds like back yard breakers.

I’m an Island Boy… Ferda Island Boy… lol

tonedef2oo8 · 03-26-2022, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EBCollectibles

I understand you don't want to tell the breakers name but why not make thread when you can mention the breaker's name. To early to name the breaker to early to make the thread.

Because they care about one thing.

SpartanWarrior · 03-26-2022, 04:14 AM

If you have a recording of the break then I'd say you have little to worry about.

Keep in mind that not everyone is spending night and day on sports cards. People have families, jobs, relatives, health, etc. You sent an email about upgrading shipping. If he/she doesn't reply in two days I'd resend it and then I'd wait.

If previous feedback says this is a slow shipper then you knew that upfront and no reason to expect something different. IF after two weeks you haven't received information nor a reply then I'd contact ebay and let them know you have a video of the break and you want your card.

I'm not familiar with "breaking", but I assume you paid upfront for whatever cards you'd get from the break. If so, then you are on solid legal ground as the card is legally yours and assuming you can explain how breaking works to a small claims court judge (along with your video) I'd expect you would easily win a small claims court case seeking damages in the amount of the value of the card.

Good luck

YayNJ · 03-26-2022, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by baxter1o

Funny thing is normal breakers upload shipping details within 24 hours, most within 12 hours.

That just isn't true in the slightest.

clocsta2323 · 03-26-2022, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by baxter1o

Doesn't have handling time, says delivery by April 5th. Funny thing is normal breakers upload shipping details within 24 hours, most within 12 hours. And they will all respond to messages...

This person has an LLC. I have his address and name. He has had feedback saying "no communication, shipped after 8 days". Overall feedback of 99 2% 10,000+. I'm thinking he tries to wait the big hits out to see if they will cancel the order or flip out so he can cancel.

What's your ebay ID? I don't break but a 12 hour shipping info is ruthless. Let me just make sure you are never capable of buying anything from me.

It's implausible on its face.

callou2131 · 03-26-2022, 08:17 AM

Even Breakers like Houdini Can take a week or more to ship. Firehands just took a week for one of my breaks. Very Few breakers ship that fast. Most are in 3 to 5 days if you are lucky. Just relax and let it play out. I know you are nervous because you got burned before, but give it a chance. April 5th is 10 days away dude. Chances are if he ships by the 1st you will have it the 5th. So...what was the card!!!

03-25-2022, 04:43 PM	#1
baxter1o Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 2,284	Question - Hit a big card in low-end break and ebay seller goes silent... This has happened to me once before... I hit a big card in a low end break from a breaker with decent feedback but certainly not a major name. The last time this happened with a different breaker I got upset and contacted ebay and left negative feedback and they cancelled the sale before shipping. This time I want the card. I have sent two message after two days of waiting for shipping updates with no contact. First message: Could I send additional paypal to upgrade shipping? Second message: Or however you want to ship it, just let me know when it goes out, thanks! What is my next move? Wait it out? Contact ebay after a certain amount of time? Contact him personally? I have recorded the break, the sale, the payment, etc. Know his name and where he lives. If things go south I'm going to pursue all of my options but I don't want it to get to that. Any advice? Thanks!

03-25-2022, 04:53 PM	#2
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,271	Name of the breaker? __________________ Current PC: Mike Trout Prior PC: David Fletcher & Jered Weaver https://www.flickr.com/photos/speedyjg13/albums

03-26-2022, 08:17 AM	#25
callou2131 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Centreville, Md Posts: 8,486	Even Breakers like Houdini Can take a week or more to ship. Firehands just took a week for one of my breaks. Very Few breakers ship that fast. Most are in 3 to 5 days if you are lucky. Just relax and let it play out. I know you are nervous because you got burned before, but give it a chance. April 5th is 10 days away dude. Chances are if he ships by the 1st you will have it the 5th. So...what was the card!!! __________________ Sent using US Airways Wifi

03-25-2022, 04:56 PM	#3
baxter1o Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 2,284	Too early for that but if I don't hear anything in 2 or 3 days it will be coming...

03-25-2022, 05:24 PM	#4
yodude91 Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 497	I’m afraid you just got to wait and see. Seller won’t lose much by cancelling and keeping the big hit. Kind of like seller remorse. Similar to when a seller sells a card for less than market value and then cancelling and relisting the card at a higher price.

03-25-2022, 05:37 PM	#7
JeffG1954 Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 3,181	Has the shipping time gone beyond the sellers stated handling time?

03-25-2022, 06:02 PM	#8
baxter1o Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 2,284	Doesn't have handling time, says delivery by April 5th. Funny thing is normal breakers upload shipping details within 24 hours, most within 12 hours. And they will all respond to messages... This person has an LLC. I have his address and name. He has had feedback saying "no communication, shipped after 8 days". Overall feedback of 99 2% 10,000+. I'm thinking he tries to wait the big hits out to see if they will cancel the order or flip out so he can cancel.

03-25-2022, 06:18 PM	#9
hxcmilkshake Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Apopka FL Posts: 11,576 hxcmilkshake	If he is playing tonight , pray he plays poorly Sent from my SM-G981U using Tapatalk

03-25-2022, 06:39 PM	#10
Davis Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Denver Posts: 6,515	When was the break? I’d give it at least a few days to let them sort the cards and pack it up before bothering to ask for any updates.

03-25-2022, 06:44 PM	#11
EBCollectibles Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 5,037	I understand you don't want to tell the breakers name but why not make thread when you can mention the breaker's name. To early to name the breaker to early to make the thread.

03-25-2022, 06:48 PM	#14
mjohnatgt Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Niceville, FL Posts: 14,789 mjohnatgt mjohnatgt	Agreed; just because the majority of breakers do something, doesn't mean the one you bought from has to. Wait until the guy sends the cards. If he doesn't within a week, then file a police report for theft in the value of the cards that were not delivered.

03-25-2022, 06:52 PM	#17
panamamyers Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,899 panamamyers panamamyers	Always worried about this, but that would essentially be stealing at that point. This is not really the same as.cancelling any old sale.

03-26-2022, 04:14 AM	#22
SpartanWarrior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: PA Posts: 270	If you have a recording of the break then I'd say you have little to worry about. Keep in mind that not everyone is spending night and day on sports cards. People have families, jobs, relatives, health, etc. You sent an email about upgrading shipping. If he/she doesn't reply in two days I'd resend it and then I'd wait. If previous feedback says this is a slow shipper then you knew that upfront and no reason to expect something different. IF after two weeks you haven't received information nor a reply then I'd contact ebay and let them know you have a video of the break and you want your card. I'm not familiar with "breaking", but I assume you paid upfront for whatever cards you'd get from the break. If so, then you are on solid legal ground as the card is legally yours and assuming you can explain how breaking works to a small claims court judge (along with your video) I'd expect you would easily win a small claims court case seeking damages in the amount of the value of the card. Good luck