NCSharkDriver Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 We traded terse emails today. He told me someone walked into his store with $600 and that if I hadn't "nickel and dimed him thay would be mine. ?? He asked for offers and I made one. He could have countered but said no and that he was putting them on eBay and couldn't end the auction. Then he ended the auction and sold them. I called him a fraud. I'm happy someone got a great deal. I'm pi**ed he was basically dishonest with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triceratops Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 That's the really irritating thing about eBay--lots of people think they will get some big payout for whatever they put on there. Your seller wasted his time and money for the eBay ad--as a result he got less than he would have if he had sold the Cornwalls to you a few days earlier. A few months ago, I called a local guy about a nice Top Hat guitar amp that he was selling on Craig's List. About the time I was supposed to try it out he decides to put it on eBay instead. He tells me (just like your guy) "Well--if you really want it go ahead and bid on it." I decide not to bid, and the amp goes for less than the seller was asking on Craig's List. I was happy I didn't bid, because even though I could have possibly got it for less money, it was more satisfying that the seller got less out of it by being a jerk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 E-bay is just awful .................... many good honest folks are hurt by a few scum bags........it's a shame !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HudsonValleyNoah Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Sounds like SOMEBODY got exactly what was deserved, now if this person learns something from the experience... [:-*][] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Yeah, either buy new, or buy from a Forum member .................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn5 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Yeah, either buy new, or buy from a Forum member .................. You got that right! Anyone find out where his "store" is? I live in Raleigh and it might be interesting to go check him and his place out first hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HudsonValleyNoah Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 just put his phone # into the Google and you will see. He puts stuff on Ebay for a living. Those Cornies were priced spot on (IMO.) The lesson might be that even if a seller says "or best offer" it might just make sense to pay that "extra" nickle (or dime) to get the thing you want. ~N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSharkDriver Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I agree with you HVN... $600 was a great price. But - he asked for "obo." So I made an offer. He said that someone already offered more, BUT, that they had never come in to get them. So I offered what they offered ($550) and offered to pay for them then and there. Is that nickel and diming? It was he that said he had put them on ebay and couldn't sell them anymore, and that I should bid on them.... He didn't say, "I've got to have the $600." Just , nope, go bid on them. And then he sold them out from under two bidders (i never put in a bid). THAT'S what got me mad. Honest Guy? I don't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Then it should have stated $600. firm, not or best offer............Sure, without seeing them, mind you, $600. is a good deal, no doubt, but, to me , $550. in hand is better than waiting for $600.............or..............maybe you should have called, DIBS !!!!!!!! E-spay slime.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HudsonValleyNoah Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I agree with you HVN... $600 was a great price. But - he asked for "obo." So I made an offer. He said that someone already offered more, BUT, that they had never come in to get them. So I offered what they offered ($550) and offered to pay for them then and there. Is that nickel and diming? It was he that said he had put them on ebay and couldn't sell them anymore, and that I should bid on them.... He didn't say, "I've got to have the $600." Just , nope, go bid on them. And then he sold them out from under two bidders (i never put in a bid). THAT'S what got me mad. Honest Guy? I don't think so. I was taught that it was all about a nickle or a dime off the dollar, therefore trying to get 5 to 10% off every dollar is Nickle and Diming. You went for $50 of the $600 tag. Fits right in there. But that's just to directly answer your question. I really don't think it matters whether you were K&Ding him or not. The bottom line is, you got NOTHING out of the deal. You ripped your self off by trying to save a few bucks on what was already a very attractively priced set of Cornwalls. I could see it if the item you want was overpriced, but $600 Cornwall !!s looking like that, and right in your neighbor hood? I would be kicking my self rather than pointing the finger at someone else for my error in judgment. It will be a total waste UNLESS you can take a lesson from it. It's a great lesson, it will serve you well over a lifetime. Good luck and stay well ~Noah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongeworthy Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 I agree with you HVN... $600 was a great price. But - he asked for "obo." So I made an offer. He said that someone already offered more, BUT, that they had never come in to get them. So I offered what they offered ($550) and offered to pay for them then and there. Is that nickel and diming? It was he that said he had put them on ebay and couldn't sell them anymore, and that I should bid on them.... He didn't say, "I've got to have the $600." Just , nope, go bid on them. And then he sold them out from under two bidders (i never put in a bid). THAT'S what got me mad. Honest Guy? I don't think so. I was taught that it was all about a nickle or a dime off the dollar, therefore trying to get 5 to 10% off every dollar is Nickle and Diming. You went for $50 of the $600 tag. Fits right in there. But that's just to directly answer your question. I really don't think it matters whether you were K&Ding him or not. The bottom line is, you got NOTHING out of the deal. You ripped your self off by trying to save a few bucks on what was already a very attractively priced set of Cornwalls. I could see it if the item you want was overpriced, but $600 Cornwall !!s looking like that, and right in your neighbor hood? I would be kicking my self rather than pointing the finger at someone else for my error in judgment. It will be a total waste UNLESS you can take a lesson from it. It's a great lesson, it will serve you well over a lifetime. Good luck and stay well ~Noah This is an audio site, please try to be less condescending, dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 This seller clearly had no class. That is the lesson here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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