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Unscrupulous ebay buyers

Beware if you sell on ebay. I’m probably stating something most already know, but anyhow, I listed a brand new cartridge there which was bought and shipped on time. Buyer receives It, opens it and installs it. He proceeds to play his records. He then messages me that the cartridge has muddy bass and poor channel separation. I advise him to check all alignment parameters, but he insists cartridge is defective, I highly doubt it. I do not accept returns as stated in the listing. He proceeds to pack it up, taking a photo, and states "on the way!"...I again told him that I do not accept returns for a cartridge that is now used...also said that just because you bought something you have never listened to and you are displeased with its sound or performance, does not give him the right to demand I accept a return. I reported him to ebay, as in my opinion he is pulling a fast one. He could very likely have damaged it while installing it. It was brand new pristine condition upon shipping it. I am standing my ground and will not accept a return. If it shows up at my door, too bad. At this point, I can care less if I receive negative feedback, it would be my first. Worse buyer I’ve encountered in 20 years of selling. Man I hate ebay. Honestly, to me it sounds like buyer remorse, not a defective cartridge, plus I am not the manufacturer....he can pound sand.

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As others have stated there is no such thing as NO RETURNS. That Seller BS hasnt worked in probably 15 years now.

 

  If I purchase something on EBAY and its defective/not as advertised etc I dont even bother contacting EBAY or Paypal.  I go to my Credit Card company who has authority over EBAY/Paypal.  I get my money credited IMMEDIATELY and dont have to wait 30 days or whatever for Paypal to make a decision.  Always always always pay with a Credit Card and dont mess with the other 2 services if things go south.  You'll save yourself a ton of headaches doing all your transactions this way. Sorry the OP's transaction didnt go well but thats the sandbox you're playing in.  Sell elsewhere if you dont like the rules

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I read what you wrote. There isnt any protection against what happened to you. Think I have at least 30K Feedback on EBAY since 1998...and probably have done at least twice that amount of business on the site since half the people dont leave feedback.  Its the way it is so you have to live with the rules that are in place....fair or not....otherwise choose some other avenue to unload your stuff.  Thats all Im saying.  Ive been screwed over COUNTLESS numbers of times selling Music Industry Gold and Platinum records.  Clowns in Europe expecting 50 year old awards to not have a mark on the frame or plexiglass when they receive them. Then filing complaints and I eat $300 in shipping charges.  I understand your frustration believe me.  BUYERS REMORSE is a Bitch!!!

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#TDS3371

 

If the guy files a claim with his CC company he can bypass EBAY and Paypal. You dont have to fret about any decisions from EBAY/PAYPAL cause you almost always win with your CC company.  If you dont....change your Credit Card.  Nobody has power over your CC company

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