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What would you do in this position?
- Thread starter RobertD63
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"Delivered as promised"Anyone else disappointed after reading the thread title?
I'd leave a terse positive feedback like - good transaction.
"Everything came out ok"
"Very satisfied customer"
Ok, help me out here.
"Product took longer than usual to arrive, but when it did, I was very satisfied"
When you receive it, make sure everything is on the up and up, then I would leave positive, say shipment was delayed a few days and the ad was misleading about being in stock. That dings them a little for being dishonest, without wrecking their feedback.
Do I need to slap you upside the head? Like really? You're complaining about somebody LYING to you and then you're asking what you should do in terms of feedback?
Can you not see the hypocrisy or even the irony of the situation? Here's a hint: If you don't like people lying you probably should start with, I don't know, TELLING THE TRUTH. Yes, even in the feedback.
Don't complain about people lying and then consider doing the same thing in your feedback. Just makes you look like a toolbox. The truth is pretty easy too:
"Seller did not have item on hand but communicated and resolved the issue by shipping the item slightly later than expected"
Why bother pissing off the seller? You said that you were expecting it by Saturday to begin with. You got it earlier than that. The seller did what they could by overnighting it to you which they more than likely took a hefty loss on. If they would have shipped it ground, you very well may have still been waiting.
There was good communication and a correction to the mistake which may have actually acted in your favor. I see no reason why one wouldn't leave positive feedback...
There was good communication and a correction to the mistake which may have actually acted in your favor. I see no reason why one wouldn't leave positive feedback...
And if you think it would help the seller, who is a newbie, btw, send an email explaining that the ad was misleading. That way, improvement can be made, but you let the seller know you are satisfied.
Like I said before though, I'd use the computer for a couple of weeks before actually leaving feedback, just to be sure.
Like I said before though, I'd use the computer for a couple of weeks before actually leaving feedback, just to be sure.
My post above was satirical 
I reckon you should communicate with the seller before leaving feedback. If the product and shipping wasn't as advertised, mention it in feedback. It doesn't sound like it was negative, as you recieved the product as advertised, but it doesn't sound positive, because the seller wasn't telling the whole truth.
Positive feedback means you would buy from them again, while negative means you wouldn't. Would you buy from the seller again?
I reckon you should communicate with the seller before leaving feedback. If the product and shipping wasn't as advertised, mention it in feedback. It doesn't sound like it was negative, as you recieved the product as advertised, but it doesn't sound positive, because the seller wasn't telling the whole truth.
Positive feedback means you would buy from them again, while negative means you wouldn't. Would you buy from the seller again?
You need to reconsider especially for items like AppleCare, MobileMe, and other non-expensive items. You can buy those for really cheap. We had that discussion before, but seriously it is well worth it. I have bought those items (AppleCare) for the last few years on ebay and I have never got burned. Seller reviews and how long they have been doing ebay is definitely important. I also only pay through paypal IF I ever get burned (they will take care of you). On big items I'm with you though.
Yea i agree! Littler things i would buy on ebay. Not something over $1000 like a macbook!
Ive always been the "in store guy". I like to see it, feel it, buy it, and leave right then with it in my hands. and im just to impatient to order anything!
I would just have the person ship it overnight and get it over with. It seems like the seller is apologetic about delaying the product. I got mine off of eBay too with significant discounts and I have no qualms about it.
Edit: Oops, reading back previous posts, I guess I'm a little too late with my advice. I'm glad everything turned out fine.
Edit: Oops, reading back previous posts, I guess I'm a little too late with my advice. I'm glad everything turned out fine.
Sellers can no longer leave negative/neutral feedback for buyers, only positive.
Looks like they sent it just in time. That storm I mentioned dumped a good 6 inches on us overnight.
Glad you love it! I hope your luck continues.