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[OM] Re: Am I out of line? (Ebay politics)

Subject: [OM] Re: Am I out of line? (Ebay politics)
From: "Brian Swale" <bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 19:07:38 +1300
Michael Darling wrote
> 
> Since there are some experienced sellers on this list, and this is about
> some OM equipment, I hope the OT police won't crucify me :)
> 
> Here's my question -
> 
> I listed a Zuiko 65-200 on ebay:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3853167242
> 
> It made the reserve and the guy sends me a Western Union money order, while I
> explicitly asked for USPS money orders.

I think you have been more than reasonable. Stick to your guns, and make 
very sure you get the money safe in your hands before the lens goes 
anywhere.

I suggest you just tell him politely that 

(a) he didn't pay using the methods you specified
(b) as a result of his action, delays have now unavoidably entered the 
payment verification system.
(c) when his MO clears and the money is safely in your account you will 
send the lens, and not before - following standard eBay practice.

I also would not send him a single extra thing.  Why reward bad behaviour 
and threatening letters?

I suggest that we all note that < josephvi  >  is possibly heading to join 
<breitling_exclusives > as a person to avoid on eBay.

This sort of OT, being in the public interest, is not likely to stir up flames 
IMHO

It's not eBay politics so much as acceptable business behaviour, which his 
is not.

Cheers, Brian

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