EBAY: BLOCKED USER LIST 54 54

[aszumilo]

On 11/15/2019 at 8:07 AM, awakeintheashes said:

Joys of eBay, right? I guess I'll know more when I receive the book back, which I'm not expecting to be the IH 181. I've been directed to call eBay and speak to High Value Claims department. What happens then, I have no idea. As new developments happen, I'll be sure to post them. 

One thing I will definitely be doing if the book does not come back is alerting any comic shops/pawn shops in New Bedford, MA area about the book and its serial number.

I would film the opening of the box, preferably at the Post Office or with the mail man witnessing you open it.

[mattn792]

1 minute ago, aszumilo said:

I would film the opening of the box, preferably at the Post Office or with the mail man witnessing you open it.

He was the seller 

[aszumilo]

57 minutes ago, mattn792 said:

He was the seller 

I know that, I was talking about when he gets the book back.

[mattn792]

7 hours ago, aszumilo said:

I know that, I was talking about when he gets the book back.

Good call, my bad 

[awakeintheashes]

"Buyer" has just dropped the item in the mail for return. A day before the deadline to return. Will provide updates and figure out next steps when it arrives.

[Mapleleafvann]

15 minutes ago, awakeintheashes said:

"Buyer" has just dropped the item in the mail for return. A day before the deadline to return. Will provide updates and figure out next steps when it arrives.

[mattn792]

15 minutes ago, Mapleleafvann said:

I second that.

[awakeintheashes]

Well...One quick bummer update for everyone. On the bright side, it will be a learning experience for others.

I called Collectibles Insurance Services to find out what my next steps should be if the book does not come back. Turns out they will cover loss and damage by the shipping service after you sell a book out of your collection, but they do not cover fraud or scams such as this.

So yeah, just be aware of that...

[mec3437]

@awakeintheashes, were you able to contact the local authorities of this d-bag to see if there was anything else that could be done?  I think that was mentioned in a prior post as a potential option.

[awakeintheashes]

7 minutes ago, mec3437 said:

@awakeintheashes, were you able to contact the local authorities of this d-bag to see if there was anything else that could be done?  I think that was mentioned in a prior post as a potential option.

Not yet. I will if the book I sold him does not come back. Thanks for the tips.

[RockMyAmadeus]

 

21cent-50

Made an offer for a book, I countered, they countered, I accepted..and 5 minutes later, asked to cancel.

Time waster.

[KryptoSpidey]

Whos this guy? any history?

comicman2393Feedback percentage of99.3%

[theCapraAegagrus]

10 hours ago, KryptoSpidey said:

Whos this guy? any history?

comicman2393Feedback percentage of99.3%

They're not on the list (yet).

[Rich_Henn]

Some more non-paying bidders to add to your block list

dmoconn

 four_corners_guitar_emporium

 rozippere-0

No attempt to communicate or pay for items won 

[awakeintheashes]

On 11/17/2019 at 11:54 PM, aszumilo said:

I would film the opening of the box, preferably at the Post Office or with the mail man witnessing you open it.

Item is waiting at the post office for me to sign for it. I will film the opening and hopefully have a witness. I doubt it will do much good because it will likely be the drek he took a picture of and sent to eBay.

Side note: Does anybody have recent experience working with PayPal on issues such as this? I had a positive outcome on a similar fraud scheme 3-4 years ago.

Edited November 21, 2019 by awakeintheashes

[Mapleleafvann]

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[awakeintheashes]

On 11/21/2019 at 4:21 PM, Mapleleafvann said:

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Thanks. The swapped out X-Men #11 was retuned by the seller. I spoke with eBay and was told to file a police report because it will help with the appeals process, which sounds like they've decided to side with the buyer. Nothing official...just sounded that way.

A police report was filed tonight with my local police department, who will then transmit it to the New Bedford, MA police. I am going to investigate if I can file with the USPS investigative arm.

If anybody buys on Facebook, especially in the New Bedford, MA area, watch out for Ryan Smith hawking an Incredible Hulk #181 with the serial number 2059999001. 

I have also reported the buyer for abuse of the eBay return policy. I'm not sure how much that will help, but any little bit helps I guess.

[Mapleleafvann]

I am really sorry to hear this.  I now second Dr. X's suggestion.

[kav]

1 hour ago, awakeintheashes said:

Thanks. The swapped out X-Men #11 was retuned by the seller. I spoke with eBay and was told to file a police report because it will help with the appeals process, which sounds like they've decided to side with the buyer. Nothing official...just sounded that way.

A police report was filed tonight with my local police department, who will then transmit it to the New Bedford, MA police. I am going to investigate if I can file with the USPS investigative arm.

If anybody buys on Facebook, especially in the New Bedford, MA area, watch out for Ryan Smith hawking an Incredible Hulk #181 with the serial number 2059999001. 

I have also reported the buyer for abuse of the eBay return policy. I'm not sure how much that will help, but any little bit helps I guess.

His facebook page is open if anyone wants to post there.

Edited November 23, 2019 by kav

[fastballspecial]

Did you call the local police up there yet? Its worth a try.