I Don't Believe It

[Hamish Gill]

Yeah, I'm with you, not worth the risk!

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Arrrh Hope it all turns out ok. A sod this type of thing and unnecessary worry. hope it turns out as soon as possible in the best way possible. Money is one thing but losing trust is the worst.

 

[Paul Lange]

Providing it is not a bought or hacked account you should be covered by ebays return protection. How long it takes for that to come into effect and be resolved????

Shame Rob, hope you find another Hexar.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, guys.

Well, I've had a response:

"I'm sorry to bring you trouble,
when we receive the silver camera, I'll refund you through paypal
Ok?
regards"

Not OK, really, as the silver camera has nothing to do with me. It would be easier and less confrontational for me to say, OK. But what happens if the silver camera gets lost or damaged?

 

[Paul Lange]

I suppose he needs to protect himself but I am not sure if the post office will return the parcel to Japan if you don't collect it. If they do it could take a very long time, I imagine it was sent surface mail.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

I've replied:

"No, I'm not happy about that. The silver camera has nothing to do with me. What if it got damaged in transit, or lost? And it might take a long time to get back to you. This problem was created by you. Please refund me now."

Grrr...getting annoyed now.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

I've replied:

"No, I'm not happy about that. The silver camera has nothing to do with me. What if it got damaged in transit, or lost? And it might take a long time to get back to you. This problem was created by you. Please refund me now."

Grrr...getting annoyed now.

Sorry to hear Rob, the hardest I know is trying to get it out your mind and take a break from it. I am guessing PayPal or e-bay wont intervene until a certain time has elapsed? If it was a credit card, I'd phone my bank and ask advice?
Hoping for the best.

Edit did I really say that ? ( asking bank for advice)

 

[Keith Hollister]

The upside in this is that I believe you would ultimately receive a refund from Ebay through their Buyer Protection policy unless you receive the exact item in the advertised condition you purchased. Of course, that could take quite a while to play out. Assuming you do not get a refund in the next 24 hours from this guy, I would contact Ebay and see if you can start a dispute due to him admitting he sent you the wrong item and that he shipped your item to someone else.

I know the general consensus lately is that Ebay/Paypal's policies are weighted in favor of the buyer - I've heard far more horror stories about sellers getting hosed by dishonest buyers with Ebay not doing anything than buyers getting buggered by sellers.

You might not like the timeline, but I think the worst case is you getting your money back or the camera you purchased in the advertised condition, but on a timeline that is longer than it should be. Best case is the seller is a stand-up guy and resolves this ASAP.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Agreed. No reply yet, but I'll wait until tomorrow before contacting eBay. It's his fault, not mine, so he should come clean and give me a refund.

 

[Brian Moore]

I've replied:

"No, I'm not happy about that. The silver camera has nothing to do with me. What if it got damaged in transit, or lost? And it might take a long time to get back to you. This problem was created by you. Please refund me now."

Grrr...getting annoyed now.

This guy is an ass! What nerve he has to expect you to wait!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Well, this has been going on for one month now. Quick recap: bought a Konica Hexar on eBay. The guy sent it to someone else, but refused to return my money until he received back another camera he sent to me by mistake. I stopped that camera at Customs, so that I wouldn't have to pay import duty on it. He still refused to refund me. I took the next step which was to launch a Dispute. He still refused, so two days ago I Escalated the case, to use eBay terminology. eBay found in my favour, and immediately released the funds they had frozen from his account.

I won.

I don't feel very victorious. eBay have encouraged me to leave appropriate feedback on the guy's business dealings, "to help others be aware of his actions". Damn right I will!

 

[Brian Moore]

Excellent, Rob! That guy, whoever he is, is an ass!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Brian. An ass and an idiot. Avoid him: felixslau

I'm tired now (after midnight) so will wait until I'm more alert before leaving any feedback.

 

[Brian Moore]

Felixlau,...? Golly,...hope he's not related to oor Aldous. (Nah,...couldnae be. Aldous is a decent bloke.)

 

[Rob MacKillop]

I'd be very surprised.

 

[Dan Cattermole]

You know what I'm going to say about your positive result...... Don't you Rob?! .......

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Boom! Get in! etc

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Boom! Get in! etc

No comment

 

[Rob MacKillop]

@Brian Moore - Aldous lives in Hong Kong. My guy lives in Japan, but also in Canada.

 

[Pete Askew]

I saw few Hexars for sale in an arcade that Aldous took me to. Several shops, all brimming with S/H cameras. I came away empty-handed I should hasten to add!