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    Default eBay seller problem, was I being a bitch?

    I bought a pair of jeans off eBay, advertised as "good condition." They came with distress and holes. I wrote to her tactfully telling her this, and told her that I wanted to tell her rather than passive-aggressively give her negative feedback.

    She wrote back saying that she could refund.

    I wrote back saying that I needed to think this over, and that I was as going to ask my powerseller friend what would be the best way to do this, as I wanted my out-of-pocket to be minimal and if I'd have to contend with eBay rules. I also suggested that in the future, it might be good to include descriptions of dimensions.

    Her latest response reeks of bitchiness:
    After reading your e-mail, I strongly recommend that you return the jeans. I don't need you to tell me how I should be listing my items. I don't believe you have sold anything, right? After all, is it really neccesary to consult with your "power seller" friend over a $2.99 pair of jeans? Please return them, no questions asked. And remember, negative feedback means negative response.


    I'm not so much concerned over price as I am getting in trouble with eBay. I will refund the jeans, but I also want to know the rules. I'm looking through and finding nothing much.

    Also, when selling on eBay, do a lot of people ensure a bit of extra cash in the pocket with the flat-rate shipping? Do you think that she'd refund any of that?

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    I've seen quite a few people that pad the shipping and I won't buy from them.

    As for the jeans, ask her to refund your original money plus the shipping both ways for not describing the item accurately or you will report her.

    I would also report her for threatening you in re the "negative feedback means negative response". That sounds a little like blackmail to me.

    I realize it's only a $2.99 pair of jeans, but you bought them in good faith so it's the principle we're talking about here.

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    ^^ I agree. And take pictures of the jeans so you can prove their condition.

    Did she have pics in the auction? NEVER buy anything...esp clothes without a clear pic.

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    Yes, she had pics in the auction, but it was only from the front and not detailed. Here is the page. You can see it has no details except "Great condition."

    Thanks for verifying that it sounds like blackmail. I will take pics, and I will consult my powerseller friend about what is fair.

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    Wow what a bitch, blast her ass. Do whatever you have to do to make her miserable, people think they can act a different way on the internet then in real life, but the fact of the matter is that she's running a business.

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    Are you sure the jeans weren't supposed to be distressed? I've bought many a pair of jeans new with holes in them.



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    Default Re: eBay seller problem, was I being a bitch?

    I have a pair of the exact same jeans, and they are anything but distressed.

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    Default Re: eBay seller problem, was I being a bitch?

    Get your money back, then post feedback that says you complained, she refunded the money, but was rude and unpleasant. Or, you could be generous and post neutral feedback saying that the money was refunded after you complained. Of course, you don't have to leave feedback at all.

    If you don't have much feedback, negative feedback on you could have a big impact. If she has a lot of positive feedback, one negative feedback will not hurt her much.

    If you get your money back, maybe the thing to do is to be forgiving and let it go. But don't buy from her again, and tell all your friends her eBay user ID so they can be warned too.

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    Default Re: eBay seller problem, was I being a bitch?

    Go for a full refund. It may not be a huge amount of money, but that doesn't excuse a deceptive listing.

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    Maybe also let her know that her threatening of you will also be included in the negative feedback you leave her. If I saw that in someone's feedback, I would NEVER buy from them, while I still might if the feedback just said that the item was misrepresented.

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    Default Re: eBay seller problem, was I being a bitch?

    I sent her the following,

    I am sorry if you took things offensively. I am consulting with my powerseller friend because I do not want to get in any trouble with eBay for anything. I am currently looking through the rules, and waiting to hear back from her about any tips and things to watch out for. May I ask where I can send the jeans for the return?
    If she's still a bitch after this, then I will report.

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    Default Re: eBay seller problem, was I being a bitch?

    Try this link to ebay live chat. Its the only way you can contact ebay directly.
    https://cschatlb-na.corp.ebay.com/chat.asp?profile=15

    If this link does not work goggle the wording- ebay live chat.
    Explain the situation and see what ebay thinks.

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