I saw it on Ebay/Craigslist

[Brufab]

You would think ebay would crack down on activity like this.

 

[farmguywithasaw]

RARE VINTAGE HOMELITE XL12 MILLTARY GENEARATOR for sale | eBay

Find great deals on eBay for RARE VINTAGE HOMELITE XL12 MILLTARY GENEARATOR. Shop with confidence.

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[SweetMK]

eBay aggravation - maybe someone has an idea?

Both sellers promised refunds, but, because ’they’ cancelled the orders I can’t leave any feedback (?). I have heard sellers here complain about buyer feedback ratings. Any ideas how to let others beware?

Thanks

Philbert

I submitted a negative review on a seller that delivered an item (vacuum cleaner hose) that was nothing like the description.
The review never posted,,
emails to eBay,, I assume, were ignored,,

So, I guess eBay is pretty much,, "Buyer Beware,, Expect The WORST!"

 

[a. palmer jr.]

eBay aggravation - maybe someone has an idea?

This happened a couple of times in the last few weeks. Bought some (non-chainsaw) items ‘buy it now’ (not bid auctions). Paid right away.

Two days later, one seller cancels the order: ‘item not available’ (single item listed, not an out of stock situation). His feedback suggests this is a common situation.

Other seller states, ‘most items ship the day order received’. After 2 weeks (!) with no shipping confirmation I contacted them. They canceled the order saying the item actually sold just before my order came in, and somehow they did not notice it (?), although, they billed my credit card, and did not let me know for 2 weeks.

Both sellers promised refunds, but, because ’they’ cancelled the orders I can’t leave any feedback (?). I have heard sellers here complain about buyer feedback ratings. Any ideas how to let others beware?

Thanks

Philbert

What I usually do is write their name down and don't buy from them again. Also, if you look around on ebay's website you'll see several forums where you can let others know about your experience. I don't even consider selling on ebay since encountering several scammers posing as buyers there...

 

[Jedthro]

I doubt this will be up long, but for anyone interested in a Stihl Bushmaster......

Stihl - tools - by owner - sale

Stihl bushmaster

nashville.craigslist.org

 

[Brufab]

Reminds me of this nice dewalt cordless I seen.

 

[SweetMK]

Where do you put the battery on the DeWalt??

I tried the Stihl Bushmaster,, it used TOO MUCH FUEL!!

 

[Brufab]

 

[Philbert]

eBay aggravation - maybe someone has an idea?

This happened a couple of times in the last few weeks. Bought some (non-chainsaw) items ‘buy it now’ (not bid auctions). Paid right away.

Two days later, one seller cancels the order: ‘item not available’ (single item listed, not an out of stock situation). His feedback suggests this is a common situation.

Other seller states, ‘most items ship the day order received’. After 2 weeks (!) with no shipping confirmation I contacted them. They canceled the order saying the item actually sold just before my order came in, and somehow they did not notice it (?), although, they billed my credit card, and did not let me know for 2 weeks.

Both sellers promised refunds, but, because ’they’ cancelled the orders I can’t leave any feedback (?). I have heard sellers here complain about buyer feedback ratings. Any ideas how to let others beware?

Thanks

Philbert

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Somehow (?), while following up on a very positive eBay transaction (most of mine are), I 'tripped' upon this menu and was able to leave feedback on both of those cancelled orders / sellers. Was not through the 'Purchases' tab, but somewhere via a 'Leave Feedback' rabbit hole.

Philbert

 

[SweetMK]

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Somehow (?), while following up on a very positive eBay transaction (most of mine are), I 'tripped' upon this menu and was able to leave feedback on both of those cancelled orders / sellers. Was not through the 'Purchases' tab, but somewhere via a 'Leave Feedback' rabbit hole.

Philbert

NOW,, put a note on your phone calendar,,
Go back in a week or two, and see if you can find the feedback.
I left negative feedback about a year ago,, it never posted on the sellers site,, or item.

eBay is like Amazon Prime,, they only want positive reviews,,
Amazon,, on their movies,, EVERY movie had 4.5 out of 5 stars,, the rating is useless.

 

[mountainguyed67]

Also, if you look around on ebay's website you'll see several forums where you can let others know about your experience.

If I knew about that I’d have used it in the past, I’ve had a couple sellers whose items didn’t remotely match what I was supposed to be getting. They both posted, and both were upset with me and tried to get me to reverse it. Um, nope. One was a huge setback for me.

 

[SweetMK]

Also, if you look around on ebay's website you'll see several forums where you can let others know about your experience. I don't even consider selling on ebay since encountering several scammers posing as buyers there...

Can anyone add a link that will go to the forums??

 

[mountainguyed67]

Can anyone add a link that will go to the forums??

Maybe this is what he means, a search brought it up.

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[9050lx]

Husqvarna 254 xp 18” chainsaw - tools - by owner - sale

tampa.craigslist.org

254 XP: 200 smackers...

 

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[Brufab]

Yea that thing didn't last long only a few hours till it went pending.

 

[John Lyngdal]

Fuel mixed 2 cycle 75 gallons - atvs, utvs, snowmobiles - by owner -...

Regular mix with Stihl 2 cycle.75 gallons.good for any 2 cycle motors.

corvallis.craigslist.org

 

[John Lyngdal]

STIHL 066 CHAINSAW - tools - by owner - sale

Bought saw with seized rings. Has new carb.. Bought new cylinder, rings, and wrist pin. Installing piston into cylinder I broke connecting rod. My ring compressor was in storage and I was to lazy to...

medford.craigslist.org

Broke a connecting rod installing a piston???
Love the don't buy Chinese parts, then a suggesting a $220 big bore kit to get the saw back up and running. Double
A small engine tech...

 

[Maintenance supervisor]

STIHL 066 CHAINSAW - tools - by owner - sale

Bought saw with seized rings. Has new carb.. Bought new cylinder, rings, and wrist pin. Installing piston into cylinder I broke connecting rod. My ring compressor was in storage and I was to lazy to...

medford.craigslist.org

Broke a connecting rod installing a piston???
Love the don't buy Chinese parts, then a suggesting a $220 big bore kit to get the saw back up and running. Double
A small engine tech...

Hhmmm? Whose the "dirt bag" in that situation?

 

[Philbert]

NOW,, put a note on your phone calendar,,
Go back in a week or two, and see if you can find the feedback.
I left negative feedback about a year ago,, it never posted on the sellers site,, or item.

eBay is like Amazon Prime,, they only want positive reviews,,
Amazon,, on their movies,, EVERY movie had 4.5 out of 5 stars,, the rating is useless.

My negative review and comments are still up, more than a month later.

Philbert