My first problem w/ ebay came up... needs your advices

From: Mike Ford <mikeford_at_socal.rr.com>
Date: Sun Apr 22 21:36:36 2001

>> "Shipping cost will be $6.00 in the continental US Via US Postal Service"
>
>Psst.
>
>1. I'm in Canada.

Hmmm, that isn't part of the united states yet, but I think it might be
later on.


>2. Mike Ford, that auction ended on *thursday night of 19th*,
>friday was 20th.
>
>That seller should have put a notice stating "shipping in States
>only". Fact is, he didn't say this limitation and ebay is open to
>whole world. Ebay always says to sellers and buyers to please
>contact each other asap after the conclusion of this auction.
>
>Only that, seller isn't responding in reasonably manner so I'm
>waiting for his last chance on Monday.
>
>Milt sells lot of bunch and he always keep interested buyers up and
>up if he is busy or whatever.

"CONTACT" not respond to email, many bulk sellers are completely automated
so that you will NEVER get a personal response. Many ebay sellers like to
chat, and will rattle off dozens of emails, but a few do this as a business
for money and just don't have the time.

BTW the purpose of requesting your phone number is mostly for UPS, so if
they have a problem delivering the package they can call you.

It seems like you are still considering posting a negative feedback as soon
as Tuesday, and I strongly advise against it. International sales are a
PITA, and many eBay vendors now won't sell to Canadians, just because of
potential problems and possible negative feedback.
Received on Sun Apr 22 2001 - 21:36:36 BST