So as not to get writer's block during this time of a depressing sports free world, what are some things that would interest readers of this blog?
The card pictured above is an oddball card I have been dreaming of Topps to produce for years. Ever since I saw these quirky player used pens cards I have hoped that one day Topps could produce a card with such a unique feature. Obviously I wish it was a Pirates uniform, but I'm not going to complain about it.
I didn't want to let this card stay on the market and said F It, I'll just buy it and clicked Buy-It-Now.
Fast forward 10 days and nothing...
No tracking info.
No responses to emails.
Nothing.
Life happens and I understand things happen to delay shipments. This was an expensive card and I didn't care how long it took to get to me, I just wanted to make sure it would eventually get to me.
I even had a fellow McCutchen email him about a Buster Posey card he had listed to see if he was just filtering out and ignoring my messages.
Within 10 minutes my fellow McCutchen collector friend got a response.
I was very aggravated and decided to take legal action (now day 14 of being ignored)
I opened up a PayPal dispute and eBay nonreceipt dispute.
Within a few days I received a package from the city he lived. The seller never responded to the disputes via proper protocol with eBay/PayPal and I was due to receive my money back.
I messaged him thanking him for sending the card and told him he needs to get better at reviewing messages because I got a notification that eBay found to be in favor of my case for a refund. I contacted eBay to cancel my claim and provided them with proof of receipt so the seller didn't refund me my money now that I had the card.
Two part question time:
Have any of you experienced a similar issue with a seller who appears to go out of their way to ignore you?
What would be some fun ways to pass the time and read on the blog during this time of self isolation, any countdown or top X cards you want to see?
Man, a game used pen. Now, that's interesting for sure.
ReplyDelete1/1's usually speak for themselves, lol. As for the ignoring seller. I start a daily e-mail quest, and do not stop until I am satisfied.
ReplyDeleteA. Game used pen? Very interesting.
ReplyDeleteB. I had a really bad experience a few years ago involving some OPC Bonds rookies where the seller didn't describe the condition accurately. He refused to return any of the messages I sent, so I requested a refund and after a week or so, eBay sided with me, but it involved the seller printing out a shipping label for me to return the cards. He ignored me request to send me a shipping label... until finally eBay just gave me a full refund and let me keep the cards. It was at that point the seller sent me a message. I ended up sending him back the lot (even though eBay told me I didn't have to) on my own dime... but I kept the five (out of the 40) cleanest Bonds rookie cards as payment.
C. I'll read whatever you write.
What a cool card. I had no idea these existed. I’m glad it made it to you!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, but it stinks that you had such a difficult time with the seller. I can't recall any major issues with a seller (buyers otoh..)
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing your incredible Cutch collection and reading some facts about his career. If you want to mix it up and write about other Pirates in your collection, or do some TV/movie posts.. that's cool, too ;)
cutch in isolation cards. Pictures of him on the field all by himself?
ReplyDeleteThat's not a bad idea. I'll get working on it this week.
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