Ebay fraud seller

[SCCues]

I won this auction Runde Cue Auction on Ebay and paid the seller by Paypal a couple of hours after the auction ended on 3/08/07 and I haven't heard a word from him since.
PLEASE READ MY LAST POST ABOUT THIS DEAL

 

[Dr. Dissent]

You are being a jerk....

I won this auction Runde Cue Auction on Ebay and paid the seller by Paypal a couple of hours after the auction ended on 3/08/07 and I haven't heard a word from him since. My shipping charge was $46.75 which is the highest level shipping from the Post Office which according to their web site they even deliver on Sunday and so far this has been a total rip off. The seller's name is James Bradford who lives in Portland, Or. and I would avoid this man at all cost. He answered 9 questions about the cue during the auction and one question the day the auction ended and i'm guessing since the cue didn't sell for as high a price as he wanted he's taken my Paypal payment and ignored me completely. People like this are what makes it so dangerous buying from someone you don't know or you don't have any references for. This man had 100% feedback on ebay and was Paypal verified, but that didn't mean a thing after I paid him for the cue.

I've filed a Paypal claim and i'm hoping to get my money back, but Paypal said I have to wait 10 days before they will rule on the case. I'll post an update on whether I get my money back or not and I get a sick feeling thinking about my situation if i'd sent this guy a money order to pay for the cue. I'd be out in the cold with no recourse if I hadn't paid through Paypal.

You are being a paranoid jerk about this. The vendor has 100% feedback, with some reputable buyers on his list. You should just wait a little and not harm's this guy reputation until you are completely convinced he stuck you for the money. Then you make whatever claims to pay pal and to your credit card company.

 

[hoosier_cues]

I dont blame you for being worried. Everytime I buy something high dollar I wonder if I am going to be screwed. Best of luck.

 

[shag_fu]

I can see being a bit paranoid. With $50 in shipping, it shouldve been there the next day. Also no communication after this long would tick me off too. I sent a letter last week informing somone if they didnt at least answer my email, then I would start trying to get my money back. They answered preatty quick.

 

[Jeff]

It's been over a week and no cue. You paid for "Express" shipping and the guy won't answer you. I would be a little worried too...........

 

[SCCues]

You are being a paranoid jerk about this. The vendor has 100% feedback, with some reputable buyers on his list. You should just wait a little and not harm's this guy reputation until you are completely convinced he stuck you for the money. Then you make whatever claims to pay pal and to your credit card company.

I paid the seller on 3/8/07 and it's now 3/17/07 and I haven't heard a word about the cue or my money. How long would you suggest that I wait for any word on my cue or my payment to the seller. How can you say I'm a "paranoid Jerk" when it's been 9 days since I paid for my item including overnight shipping to me, i've emailed the man 3 times with no reply and Paypal has sent him 2 emails with no reply and I really don't sleep well thinking about losing $1546.75. Maybe you can afford to lose that much money and not give it a second thought, but i'm not in that category. Put yourself in my position and see if you would be so quick to call me a JERK!

 

[jayman]

Man thats way to long for comfort! I'd be pissed by now myself. I cant say it enouph though, take advantage of this. http://www.proficientbilliards.com/services/escrowservice.htm

 

[cashin]

You are being a jerk....

You are being a paranoid jerk about this. The vendor has 100% feedback, with some reputable buyers on his list. You should just wait a little and not harm's this guy reputation until you are completely convinced he stuck you for the money. Then you make whatever claims to pay pal and to your credit card company.

James,
I can sure tell you who the Jerk is.. Maybe this is the guy in Oregon.

David

 

[TATE]

I won this auction Runde Cue Auction on Ebay and paid the seller by Paypal a couple of hours after the auction ended on 3/08/07 and I haven't heard a word from him since. My shipping charge was $46.75 which is the highest level shipping from the Post Office which according to their web site they even deliver on Sunday and so far this has been a total rip off. The seller's name is James Bradford who lives in Portland, Or. and I would avoid this man at all cost. He answered 9 questions about the cue during the auction and one question the day the auction ended and I'm guessing since the cue didn't sell for as high a price as he wanted he's taken my Paypal payment and ignored me completely. People like this are what makes it so dangerous buying from someone you don't know or you don't have any references for. This man had 100% feedback on ebay and was Paypal verified, but that didn't mean a thing after I paid him for the cue.

I've filed a Paypal claim and i'm hoping to get my money back, but Paypal said I have to wait 10 days before they will rule on the case. I'll post an update on whether I get my money back or not and I get a sick feeling thinking about my situation if i'd sent this guy a money order to pay for the cue. I'd be out in the cold with no recourse if I hadn't paid through Paypal.

The seller appears to be legit as far as I can tell. My guess is there are extenuating circumstances. The 4 most common are family emergency, a trip, a medical emergency, computer breakdown. Some people don't communicate well, they ship an item and figure that's enough. I just had one show up at my door that was over $2,000 and not a word.

If it's a hijacked account, they would likely provide a paypal e-mail address that is different than the seller's ebay e-mail address.

#1 Question - what paypal address did you send payment to? Was it the one e-bay and the seller provided?

#2 - have you used the contact form to get his phone number? Call him and you will probably find out. here's the form:

http://search.ebay.com/ws/search/AdvSearch?sofocus=bs&sacat=-1&catref=C5&catref=C5&sspagename=h:h:advsearch:US&nojspr=y&from=R7&nojspr=y&fsop=1&fsoo=1&fcl=3&frpp=50&sofindtype=9&pfid=

Since you haven't heard from him at all, I suspect there is a glitch. I don't blame you one bit for being nervous.

Chris

 

[hoosier_cues]

I paid the seller on 3/8/07 and it's now 3/17/07 and I haven't heard a word about the cue or my money. How long would you suggest that I wait for any word on my cue or my payment to the seller. How can you say I'm a "paranoid Jerk" when it's been 9 days since I paid for my item including overnight shipping to me, i've emailed the man 3 times with no reply and Paypal has sent him 2 emails with no reply and I really don't sleep well thinking about losing $1546.75. Maybe you can afford to lose that much money and not give it a second thought, but i'm not in that category. Put yourself in my position and see if you would be so quick to call me a JERK!

I agree. That was a little harsh. Like I said before,, I dont blame you. I had something similiar happen to me. Didnt end up good. Now I pretty much just sell on ebay. For this reason.

 

[axlrose]

a similar situation.

Hi, James.

I am very sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately, I am in a similar spot with an eBay seller with 99.something feedback and lots of items selling all the time. My auction ended on February 14th, for 550.00, and was charged 78.00 for Global Express three-day service to my location. I still have not received the item, despite numerous attempts to contact the seller. The only time I did receive any communication, was on March 8th after filing a complaint through Paypal. I received a lame excuse that they were trying to find a replacement item, or would issue me a full refund by last Tuesday. Tuesday came and went, so now I upped it to Paypal investigatign and ruling which, I would think, would have to be in my favor. The only problem is, the seller has another seven days to reply before anything can happen, and I have wait until Paypal enforces something for me to see my money back. Meanwhile, I have 722.00, Canadian, sitting their pocket that I can't use for anything else.

Like some other posters here, I have become increasingly nervous about buying almost anything, especially more expensive items on eBay, irrespective of the seller's rating. I am glad I used Paypal, but the process can be a slow and infuriating one. I hope you end up getting your cue and can definitely feel your pain.

Hey, David. How have you been?

Ryan

 

[spankman8]

You are being a paranoid jerk about this. The vendor has 100% feedback, with some reputable buyers on his list. You should just wait a little and not harm's this guy reputation until you are completely convinced he stuck you for the money. Then you make whatever claims to pay pal and to your credit card company.

I dont think I seem to see where he's been a jerk. The auction ended on the 8th and this is the 17th. I mean that is 9 days later he posts this about the auction. I think 9 days is plenty of time for a seller to get in touch with the buyer and atleast let him know if there's a reason he cant get it shipped out for some reason. I think this guy has made a legitimate post on the auction myself as it was a mighty expensive cue. Thats just my 2 cents worth.

Thanks, Mark

 

[cashin]

a similar situation.

Hi, James.

I am very sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately, I am in a similar spot with an eBay seller with 99.something feedback and lots of items selling all the time. My auction ended on February 14th, for 550.00, and was charged 78.00 for Global Express three-day service to my location. I still have not received the item, despite numerous attempts to contact the seller. The only time I did received any communication, was on March 8th after filing a complaint through Paypal. I received a lame excuse that they were trying to find a replacement item, or would issue me a full refund by last Tuesday. Tuesday came and went, so now I upped it to Paypal investigatign and ruling which, I would think, would have to be in my favor. The only problem is, the seller has another seven days to reply before anything can happen, and I have wait until Paypal enforces something for me to see my money back. Meanwhile, I have 722.00, Canadian, sitting their pocket that I can't use for anything else.

Like some other posters here, I have become increasingly nervous about buying almost anything, especially more expensive items on eBay, irrespective of the seller's rating. I am glad I used Paypal, but the process can be a slow and infuriating one. I hope you end up getting your cue and can definitely feel your pain.

Hey, David. How have you been?

Ryan

Hi Ryan,
Sorry to hear about your situation. I have been doing well. I just got off the phone with James discussing his situation. You know how it is when you get excited about buying a new cue and go directly to Paypal and pay for overnight shipping and then NO response.
I have had a few instances where I thought all was lost .. but then, got it taken care of .. but it seems like it is happening more and more these days.
You would think that by now that even if the guy had an emergency or a computer problem that he could have gotten to another computer through a friend or even the library and let James know something.
Paypal is better than nothing for sure .. but it takes awhile, and you always think how did I get in this mess.
Please keep in touch. Do you still have my email address?

David

 

[poolcuemaster]

You are being a paranoid jerk about this. The vendor has 100% feedback, with some reputable buyers on his list. You should just wait a little and not harm's this guy reputation until you are completely convinced he stuck you for the money. Then you make whatever claims to pay pal and to your credit card company.

I think Dr Dissent's head has decented into his rear quarters and he is talking out his arse. Time to use Ignore button on him. Leonard

 

[cashin]

I think Dr Dissent's head has decented into his rear quarters and he is talking out his arse. Time to use Ignore button on him. Leonard

Great Reply.. Wish I would have said it.

David

 

[SCCues]

The seller appears to be legit as far as I can tell. My guess is there are extenuating circumstances. The 4 most common are family emergency, a trip, a medical emergency, computer breakdown. Some people don't communicate well, they ship an item and figure that's enough. I just had one show up at my door that was over $2,000 and not a word.

If it's a hijacked account, they would likely provide a paypal e-mail address that is different than the seller's ebay e-mail address.

#1 Question - what paypal address did you send payment to? Was it the one e-bay and the seller provided?

#2 - have you used the contact form to get his phone number? Call him and you will probably find out. here's the form:

http://search.ebay.com/ws/search/AdvSearch?sofocus=bs&sacat=-1&catref=C5&catref=C5&sspagename=h:h:advsearch:US&nojspr=y&from=R7&nojspr=y&fsop=1&fsoo=1&fcl=3&frpp=50&sofindtype=9&pfid=

Since you haven't heard from him at all, I suspect there is a glitch. I don't blame you one bit for being nervous.

Chris

Chris,
#1 - I hit the "Pay Now" button on the auction page after the auction ended and I was the winner. It sent me directly to Paypal to pay the seller.

#2 - Thank you for providing the link for the ebay contact form, I didn't use that approach since the seller got my address and contact info from Paypal in the email from them that told him he'd been paid. He had to be keeping up with the auction because he answered 9 questions about the cue and one of them was on the day the auction ended.

I know things can happen that can cause you to take some extra time to ship an item you've sold, but in 9 days it seems to me that he could have gotten to a computer and sent me an email telling me what was going on with the cue. I looked at his feedback, which is 100% positive, before I decided to bid on the cue and he also has a "verified" Paypal account and I felt safe dealing with him. One of the 9 questions he answered was from me and he gave good answers for each question. I didn't think there would be a problem and I certainly never expected what's happened so far. Paypal is giving him 10 days to respond to their last email to him before they rule on my case. I don't mind telling you that after this experience i'm going to be extra careful in the future buying expensive items on the internet.

 

[toomanybugs]

I hate reading this kind of stuff

The more and more, I read about bad buys or sales on ebay, it leads me to think its time to find a resource like http://www.cueauctions.com/, but then you have less buys see your item/s?

I am in no way a collector, but I do enjoy playing and learning more and more about this sport and cues. I know, I have had a few uneasy feelings about purchases on ebay and I have made a few. Two or three times the item was not as described, so I don't leave any feedback, because I am afraid to give negative feedback and get the same in return. With 223 buys on ebay and 188 recorded 100% feedbacks, I feel I need to protect my history since May-04-98. Most or my purchase have been for hotwheel and matchbox bugs and some repeat purchase from the same person. Do I set up a second account, just to protect myself from the jerks, but how is one to tell when one is going to get hosed? The hole ebay thing about getting an account needs to be improved with better safeguards IMO, for buyers and sellers alike.

In my area the news is reporting more and more about stolen items being sold on Craigslists and ebay with the money going to meth addicts and alike. The internet at one time was a great invention, but now too many jerks have learned how to use it and its has become a very unsavory place.

I think what TATE says about trying to phone them maybe the only thing to set your mind at ease at this point about this deal?

SCCues, I sorry about what has happened to you, I think you may have been hosed, but I hope I am wrong.

Bugs.

 

[Catahula]

Trust everyone but cut the cards.

Let me get this straight...
The guy had the good business sense to repond to nine question during the auction but has not responded in any way, shape or form since?
I think that sound you hear is your good money getting flushed down the tubes.
The good news is that you used PayPal which hopefully will give you some recourse in getting that money back.
When I start tossing around serious cash for a cue purchase you can bet that I am going to involve a "known" 3rd party agent to act in a escrow capacity.

 

[Remy]

This is messed up. Best of luck to you SCcues and keep us posted.

 

[Nine Ball]

You should call this guy on the phone. I would be worried too but things do happen as said earlier. Computer not working, Unexpected trip, Family emergency. I feel the seller should have made contact with you by phone if any of this was the case though. I would try to call him a few times and if I couldn't make contact with him then start your claim. In the end if you do make contact and there is not a very reasonable explanation for this behavior I would let him know how I feel about his service and never deal with the guy again. You have every right to be worried and I would be that and more. Hope it works out for you.