posted on July 1, 2001 07:44:08 AM new
I recently bid and won an auction on a Vanity Set. Now, I usually just sell on ebay and have only purchased 5 or 6 times in about 3 years.
The description said "Gorgeous 4 piece vanity set.......I believe this is sterling but I'm not sure" Then he gave the sizes of each piece.
I emailed and asked if he would send me a close up and a photo of the other side. He replied that the set was at another location but here is a close up....However he forgot to attach????? It was getting late so I bid anyway.
I doubted it was sterling but bid anyway thinking that if he thought it was sterling atleast the silverplate was in good condition and it look wonderful in the auction photo.
When I received it - it was silverplate and lacked MOST (about 50%)of the plating. There were also dents and dings. One brush was even corroded. How could he possibly THINK THIS WAS STERLING.
He now says he doesn't know much about sterling (but 2 out of 4 of his items now listed are sterling) and that he didn't say anything about it being in excellent condition. He will refund my auction amount but I must pay SHI both ways - about $12.00.
I ALWAYS list any problems with my items (to a point of making them sound worst than they are) and have almost 300 feedbacks with no negatives. He has about 20 FB.
Am I being unreasonable to expect a full refund plus shipping?
Do I have any recourse with ebay?
Is this just an expense lesson for me?
Is this why buyers are dropping like flies?
I just hate to be taken and feel like I was in the case.
If he won't refund the shipping-can I leave him negative feedback.
Any advise will be appreicated.
Thanks
