ebayer trying to scam me...

[darin]

Anyone remember that Ebayer who sent a broken flash to me?

The short version is this:

I got a flash for my Digital Camera from a guy in NC. The flash showed up broken. When I emailed him with in 60 minutes of getting the flash, he started going off. Yadda Yadda I'm going thru a paypal Claim; trying to get my money back. Last night, per paypal, I returned the flash to the seller (who already has left NEGATIVE Feedback on my ebay account).

The flash has been sent back -

Thank you for providing the following tracking information:

Tracking Number: 859917369690

Shipping Company: FedEx

Once we confirm delivery, a refund will be issued to your PayPal account. This tracking information has been shared with the seller. No further action is required of you at this time.

This morning, I get THIS Gem from the seller:

From: Gary W Clark [mailto:garywclark@xxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 3:14 AM
To: darinpemberton@xxxxxx
Subject:


you are a fucking liar, I hope you die a painful death.

yes - his font was that big...THAT'S over the line...wow.
Now - I forwarded the note to his ISP, and paypal. Anything else I should do? Anybody want his email address?

I'm on hold with PayPal now, asking if THEY think he'll NOT send the money back.

[shattered]

If Paypal ruled in your favor, and he doesn't send it back, they *should* (used to at least) pull it right from his account and send it to yours. If not, then your CC company should reverse the charges.

[Mr. P]

I think paypal will credit the money back as soon as dilivery conformation is made. I could be wrong and wouldn't swear to that.

I'd also make a complaint with Ebay. I understand they are getting better about booting scam sellers. But from what I've been seeing lately, I wouldn't bet on that.

[darin]

If Paypal ruled in your favor, and he doesn't send it back, they *should* (used to at least) pull it right from his account and send it to yours. If not, then your CC company should reverse the charges.

PayPal said "As soon as the claim was filed we placed a 'hold' on the money in his paypal account."

That's re-assuring.


I didn't use a Credit Card for the purchase. Next time I'll know. If I had, I'd likely have my money back already.

I still haven't replied to his negative feedback - Now that PayPal says they have my money on 'hold' in his account, think I'd be safe doing the feedback? I'm thinking I'll reply as follows:

Received broken Item - Not-as-described Claim filed 12/06, claim won 02/07

Just like that - per your advice, shattered. Nothing but the facts.

Now, for his Negative feedback...


Seller sent Broken item; Claim won 02/07; then received vulgar/harrasing emails

Something like that?

[shattered]

No feedback until you actually have possession of your money. Then you can throw the refund date in there, and people can see how long the process took.

Lemme think a bit.. I think you can do more damage than just saying vulgar/harassing emails..Leave that part for the *second* part of the neg you're leaving for him.

You want to ruin future business for him - not just basically call him a psycho.

[darin]

No feedback until you actually have possession of your money. Then you can throw the refund date in there, and people can see how long the process took.

Lemme think a bit.. I think you can do more damage than just saying vulgar/harassing emails..Leave that part for the *second* part of the neg you're leaving for him.

You want to ruin future business for him - not just basically call him a psycho.

I LOVE the way you think

[shattered]

I am quite loveable.

I'll msg you when I've come up with something.. You have 90 days from the auctions close to leave your feedback.

[darin]

I am quite loveable.

I'll msg you when I've come up with something.. You have 90 days from the auctions close to leave your feedback.

We're already past the 60-day mark.

[Mr. P]

I am quite loveable.

Hey, Yank! Are you still doing the doll houses?

[shattered]

That's ok. Still plenty of time. Once people see that entire timeframe, that alone will make them hesitant to deal with him. When's your 90-day mark?

[shattered]

Hey, Yank! Are you still doing the doll houses?

I've got one in my basement that's still half finished. Needs one more room electrified, one more room tiled, and the roof built and assembled, as well as the porch finished.

[darin]

That's ok. Still plenty of time. Once people see that entire timeframe, that alone will make them hesitant to deal with him. When's your 90-day mark?

3 March.

[shattered]

3 March.

No problem. I promise.

[Abbey Marie]

Now, for his Negative feedback...


Seller sent Broken item; Claim won 02/07; then received vulgar/harrasing emails

Something like that?

I would characterize his email as threatening.

[Pale Rider]

Anything else I should do?

I'd be tempted to contact the local athorities after receiving an email like that.