Are fruitcakes running rampant on eBay lately? Selling, buying, listing, feedback, etc...

[Guest TabbyBoy]

2 minutes ago, Mhd747 said:

Have you ever used the ebay "Buyer Requirement Exemption List"? Maybe you added the buyer to the list and foget about it?

You can manually add ebay buyers to the list and they can buy an item of you irregardless of any location restriction / payment option etc set by seller.

http://pages.ebay.co.uk/services/buyandsell/biddermanagement.html

 

Thanks... No, I've never heard of that option unless the buyer found a way to add themselves to that list? I think it's eBay just trying to push GSP onto me again without my consent. WTF do they do this as GSP is utter crap for both buyer and seller?

I really hope that the buyer sees the horrendous cost of GSP (and my shipping quote) and backs out of the sale.

[Voltron]

1 minute ago, TabbyBoy said:

Thanks... No, I've never heard of that option unless the buyer found a way to add themselves to that list? I think it's eBay just trying to push GSP onto me again without my consent. WTF do they do this as GSP is utter crap for both buyer and seller?

I really hope that the buyer sees the horrendous cost of GSP (and my shipping quote) and backs out of the sale.

Only the seller can view that list, as it is account specific. 

It might be worth you reading that page i linker to as I'm guessing your also not aware of the " Blocked Bidder/Buyer List". As a seller you can add a ebay username to that list and that person is blocked from bidding / buying  (possibly messaging aswell) any of your selling items. I used to use it all the time when I listed via auction, but it is alot better to sell via buy it now listings and selecting "require immediate payment" as this filters out the people who just click buy and don't pay.

[AirborneAFOL]

Thanks... No, I've never heard of that option unless the buyer found a way to add themselves to that list? I think it's eBay just trying to push GSP onto me again without my consent. WTF do they do this as GSP is utter crap for both buyer and seller?
I really hope that the buyer sees the horrendous cost of GSP (and my shipping quote) and backs out of the sale.

I've read your posts for over a year now, and I'm pretty sure you need to get laid.

So much anger, animosity, and bitterness in your posts, man. Lighten up once in a while and find a few positive things to say about this LEGO passion we all share.

If this post come across as out of place or disrespectful, I won't be apologizing. The only thing I'm sorry about is it took having about 4 whiskeys in me to finally call out the negativity, Mr. Tabby.

[Shewie]

How much time it takes to have your item actually listed on ebay in search engine?
Created new offer 2h ago but it's not even showing in search engine, anyone?

 

[Guest TabbyBoy]

5 minutes ago, AirborneAFOL said:

I've read your posts for over a year now, and I'm pretty sure you need to get laid.

So much anger, animosity, and bitterness in your posts, man. Lighten up once in a while and find a few positive things to say about this LEGO passion we all share.

If this post come across as out of place or disrespectful, I won't be apologizing. The only thing I'm sorry about is it took having about 4 whiskeys in me to finally call out the negativity, Mr. Tabby.

I'm more than satisfied in that department and I'll be getting another helping in about an hour. You've nothing to apologise for as I'm not bothered in the slightest by your off-topic reply.

Only 4 whiskies? You need some training, Sir!

[Guest TabbyBoy]

2 minutes ago, Shewie said:

How much time it takes to have your item actually listed on ebay in search engine?
Created new offer 2h ago but it's not even showing in search engine, anyone?

 

Typically it's nearly instant as I've sold items within a few minutes of listing.

I think eBay's glitching tonight as some weird stuff is going on. I've just had another buyer buy the same item that's already been sold to somebody else and paid for! Luckily, I have another available to send out. I'm ending all other listings now until this mess is sorted out.

[Phil B]

I still have my GSP issue where it's turned on on my listings but not showing to buyers ... Me thinks EBay has some problems .....

[Bold-Arrow]

11 minutes ago, TabbyBoy said:

I'm more than satisfied in that department and I'll be getting another helping in about an hour. You've nothing to apologise for as I'm not bothered in the slightest by your off-topic reply.

Only 4 whiskies? You need some training, Sir!

It is feb after all 

[Shewie]

Right in the moment when I want to QFLL item on ebay.

 

[Migration]

I've read your posts for over a year now, and I'm pretty sure you need to get laid.

So much anger, animosity, and bitterness in your posts, man. Lighten up once in a while and find a few positive things to say about this LEGO passion we all share.

If this post come across as out of place or disrespectful, I won't be apologizing. The only thing I'm sorry about is it took having about 4 whiskeys in me to finally call out the negativity, Mr. Tabby.

Man, that made my night. Too bad he won't take it to heart, but it's against his nature.

[Shewie]

5 minutes ago, Migration said:

Man, that made my night. Too bad he won't take it to heart, but it's against his nature.

[ravenb99]

8 minutes ago, Migration said:

Man, that made my night. Too bad he won't take it to heart, but it's against his nature.

 

[California92563]

8 minutes ago, ravenb99 said:

 

 

[trstnkn]

Seller I've bought from in the past has reemerged on eBay.  Has nice sets, good deals.  However, I noticed (when checking his pricing against sets that sold) that he is buying a set on eBay then 5-7 days later he is taking the previously bought listing and selling the item.  He's hijacking the entire listing, text, pictures, etc.  Then selling it either at a loss of a $10-15 or selling it at a gain of $10-15.  But he's obviously losing money on every transaction.

Might be overthinking this but just seems really odd.  Scam?  Serial builder?  Why would someone do this?  He barely has time to receive the item and it's back up for sale.

[Phil B]

6 minutes ago, trstnkn said:

Seller I've bought from in the past has reemerged on eBay.  Has nice sets, good deals.  However, I noticed (when checking his pricing against sets that sold) that he is buying a set on eBay then 5-7 days later he is taking the previously bought listing and selling the item.  He's hijacking the entire listing, text, pictures, etc.  Then selling it either at a loss of a $10-15 or selling it at a gain of $10-15.  But he's obviously losing money on every transaction.

Might be overthinking this but just seems really odd.  Scam?  Serial builder?  Why would someone do this?  He barely has time to receive the item and it's back up for sale.

Money Laundering?

[Voltron]

36 minutes ago, trstnkn said:

Seller I've bought from in the past has reemerged on eBay.  Has nice sets, good deals.  However, I noticed (when checking his pricing against sets that sold) that he is buying a set on eBay then 5-7 days later he is taking the previously bought listing and selling the item.  He's hijacking the entire listing, text, pictures, etc.  Then selling it either at a loss of a $10-15 or selling it at a gain of $10-15.  But he's obviously losing money on every transaction.

Might be overthinking this but just seems really odd.  Scam?  Serial builder?  Why would someone do this?  He barely has time to receive the item and it's back up for sale.

Some people are just addicted to buying things, they can't go a couple of days / weeks without the satisfaction of clicking the buy button and getting a package delivered to them. Then about a week after when the credit card bill hits them the realise they can't afford it so need to sell. I'm sure there's lots of people like that on here (I used to be like that a long time ago but now alot more disciplined).

[KShine]

48 minutes ago, trstnkn said:

Seller I've bought from in the past has reemerged on eBay.  Has nice sets, good deals.  However, I noticed (when checking his pricing against sets that sold) that he is buying a set on eBay then 5-7 days later he is taking the previously bought listing and selling the item.  He's hijacking the entire listing, text, pictures, etc.  Then selling it either at a loss of a $10-15 or selling it at a gain of $10-15.  But he's obviously losing money on every transaction.

Might be overthinking this but just seems really odd.  Scam?  Serial builder?  Why would someone do this?  He barely has time to receive the item and it's back up for sale.

It could be someone that enjoys building, and is then just ready to move on. Without seeing the specific examples, I couldn't say if it was something more.

[Val-E]

Maybe it´s a QFCBLSLL (Quick Flipping Compulsive Buying Listing Stealing Low Life)

[BrickLegacy]

Seller I've bought from in the past has reemerged on eBay.  Has nice sets, good deals.  However, I noticed (when checking his pricing against sets that sold) that he is buying a set on eBay then 5-7 days later he is taking the previously bought listing and selling the item.  He's hijacking the entire listing, text, pictures, etc.  Then selling it either at a loss of a $10-15 or selling it at a gain of $10-15.  But he's obviously losing money on every transaction.
Might be overthinking this but just seems really odd.  Scam?  Serial builder?  Why would someone do this?  He barely has time to receive the item and it's back up for sale.

Youtuber doing video reviews perhaps?

[trstnkn]

Thanks for the feedback.  Based on his previous listings 1-2 years ago, I'm going to think he has a compulsive buying habit.  I guess he is shifting his behavior from buying and hoarding to buying and quickly selling.  Oddly, his listings run the gamut - from early castle to current sets.  Sets could be used.  Or he often has sets new in open box.  He has been quiet for about a year until the past week or so.

[Val-E]

1 minute ago, trstnkn said:

Thanks for the feedback.  Based on his previous listings 1-2 years ago, I'm going to think he has a compulsive buying habit.  I guess he is shifting his behavior from buying and hoarding to buying and quickly selling.  Oddly, his listings run the gamut - from early castle to current sets.  Sets could be used.  Or he often has sets new in open box.  He has been quiet for about a year until the past week or so.

Maybe went to jail for credit card offences?

[Shewie]

1 hour ago, Phil B said:

Money Laundering?

with paying massive fees to ebay and paypal?

if you want to money laundering, open hair salon. go bitcoin.

[edgecrusher]

So I have a listing up on eBay for a 10174 UCS AT-ST. It is open box, but the bags are all sealed. I have it listed correctly as "Used", but it is the lowest priced listing for a 10174 that hasn't already been constructed by a pretty wide margin. It's listed at $429.99 with buyer paying shipping. I got this offer yesterday:

Offer Received: $38.00

Message: "no, ATSTs sell for about $40 retail"

 

I declined the offer, with a response: "This is not set #75153. It is the much larger, long retired ultimate collectors series set."

 

Much to my surprise, another offer popped up from the same buyer about 4 hours later:

 

Offer Received: $100.00

Message: "Oh, sorry....then at the standard dime per piece, its about $100."

 

At this point, I should have walked away. I didn't walk away.

 

Message to Buyer: "New to Lego, or just trolling? Dime per piece on retired UCS sets is...not a thing."

 

Late last night, the "buyer" sent a message: "Thanks for refusing my $100 bid! The Lepin clone of that model sells for $39 on ALiExpress...you just saved me a lot of $$$ :P".

 

Not going to send a message back. FRUIT. CAKE.

 

 

[cladner]

On 2/5/2017 at 9:37 AM, Shewie said:

with paying massive fees to ebay and paypal?

if you want to money laundering, open hair salon. go bitcoin.

sell enough on ebay in the USA you get a 1099K which gives you an easy legitimate income stream or legitimate excuse to have an income stream in the eyes of the IRS.  i'm 50-50 shopping addict vs money laundering.

Edited February 6, 2017 by cladner

[Guest TabbyBoy]

1 hour ago, edgecrusher said:

So I have a listing up on eBay for a 10174 UCS AT-ST. It is open box, but the bags are all sealed. I have it listed correctly as "Used", but it is the lowest priced listing for a 10174 that hasn't already been constructed by a pretty wide margin. It's listed at $429.99 with buyer paying shipping. I got this offer yesterday:

Offer Received: $38.00

Message: "no, ATSTs sell for about $40 retail"

 

I declined the offer, with a response: "This is not set #75153. It is the much larger, long retired ultimate collectors series set."

 

Much to my surprise, another offer popped up from the same buyer about 4 hours later:

 

Offer Received: $100.00

Message: "Oh, sorry....then at the standard dime per piece, its about $100."

 

At this point, I should have walked away. I didn't walk away.

 

Message to Buyer: "New to Lego, or just trolling? Dime per piece on retired UCS sets is...not a thing."

 

Late last night, the "buyer" sent a message: "Thanks for refusing my $100 bid! The Lepin clone of that model sells for $39 on ALiExpress...you just saved me a lot of $$$ :P".

 

Not going to send a message back. FRUIT. CAKE.

 

 

 

I just ignore lowball offers and let the buyer wait 48hrs to face disappointed when the offer expires. Upsetting a buyer by taking their bait opens you up to abuse further down the line eg. by buying and then returning an item for no reason.