Cebus Capucinis Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Yeah, that's fine. Anyone can talk about me right here for all I care Really? Just kidding. Back on track, I agree with the sentiments here -- if you want it packaged properly, it can never hurt to just message the seller to tell them how you want it packaged before auction completion or before completing payment. Worst-case scenario (as I learned the hard way on eBay once), the seller acts like a jerk and throws a fit because you want it packaged properly, in which case you just contact eBay customer support right then and there before payment and it gets sorted out before having to worry about the item getting shipped, etc. I find if these communications are done before the transaction is completed, you can save yourself a lot of trouble in the customer service department before everything gets blown up in your face when something arrives in horrible shape! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Ummm....why do you care about the box? Usually we break down our boxes and put them out for the rubbish man in the morning. Do you have small children who use the box as a pretend playroom? Ever heard of "collecting things"? Lots of people do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Yeah, that's fine. Anyone can talk about me right here for all I care Really? Go for it monkey boy. It's Valentine's Day, which is the day of the year I am mostly likely to... er, well, ya know. So, I should be content and non-confrontational for at least a couple days, now's your chance to say anything you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Go for it monkey boy. It's Valentine's Day, which is the day of the year I am mostly likely to... er, well, ya know. So, I should be content and non-confrontational for at least a couple days, now's your chance to say anything you want! I am envious of the number of Commodore 64s you have amassed. There, I said it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Go for it monkey boy. It's Valentine's Day, which is the day of the year I am mostly likely to... er, well, ya know. So, I should be content and non-confrontational for at least a couple days, now's your chance to say anything you want! I am envious of the number of Commodore 64s you have amassed. There, I said it! Okay, that wasn't that bad. I take back the pre-emptive strike monkey boy comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Okay, that wasn't that bad. I take back the pre-emptive strike monkey boy comment Pshaw! My parents called me that all the time when I was growing up, hilariously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osbo Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 ^ Guys like Atari Leaf and Random Terrain don't take the abuse I do for saying the exact same things. Hmmmm... Don't play victim dude. If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 A Brazilian guy on Ebay thought the case of my Dactar 007 was made out of an indestructible material invented by Q. I don't believe it was my responsibility to educate him about the importance of layers of bubble wrap and that his failure to use layers of bubble wrap is an act of war against the United States. Its not your responsibility, no. However, it is in your best interest. I agree but how would I know what knowledge they lack? What if I explain in perfect detail how I want it but then they trip and fall off a mountain with my package because I assumed they knew how to tie their shoes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 A Brazilian guy on Ebay thought the case of my Dactar 007 was made out of an indestructible material invented by Q. I don't believe it was my responsibility to educate him about the importance of layers of bubble wrap and that his failure to use layers of bubble wrap is an act of war against the United States. Its not your responsibility, no. However, it is in your best interest. I agree but how would I know what knowledge they lack? What if I explain in perfect detail how I want it but then they trip and fall off a mountain with my package because I assumed they knew how to tie their shoes? If you're serious, that's absurd. Just make sure they agree to package it properly in an outer box. That's it. It's pretty simple. It doesn't need to be any more complex than that. You might be killed by a runaway yak before the item is ever delivered to you, so why do you even go on ebay to begin with, since you could be dead via yak at any instant without warning. If you want to go into absurd arguments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 It's probably in your best interest to remind ebay sellers to tie their shoes, too. Also - how to sit on a toilet seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 If you're serious, that's absurd. Just make sure they agree to package it properly in an outer box. That's it. It's pretty simple. It doesn't need to be any more complex than that. You might be killed by a runaway yak before the item is ever delivered to you, so why do you even go on ebay to begin with, since you could be dead via yak at any instant without warning. If you want to go into absurd arguments. None of this matters anyway, because we're all just brains in a jar and reality is our collective consciousness' dream-state. When people die, they don't actually die, their brains just wake up in new robot bodies that are being created in the REAL reality to fuel some mad scientist's army. This, of course, is just my theory, and not actually any verifiab EXTERMINATE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 If you're serious, that's absurd. Just make sure they agree to package it properly in an outer box. That's it. It's pretty simple. It doesn't need to be any more complex than that. You might be killed by a runaway yak before the item is ever delivered to you, so why do you even go on ebay to begin with, since you could be dead via yak at any instant without warning. If you want to go into absurd arguments. None of this matters anyway, because we're all just brains in a jar and reality is our collective consciousness' dream-state. When people die, they don't actually die, their brains just wake up in new robot bodies that are being created in the REAL reality to fuel some mad scientist's army. This, of course, is just my theory, and not actually any verifiab EXTERMINATE I was leading up to that. I don't like to shock anyone out of their cozy dream-state all at once. Start out with yak scares, and work them up to understanding that their entire reality is pointless and they will be robot brains, then, ultimately... oh what the heck, may as well go all out now... FOOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I was leading up to that. I don't like to shock anyone out of their cozy dream-state all at once. Start out with yak scares, and work them up to understanding that their entire reality is pointless and they will be robot brains, then, ultimately... oh what the heck, may as well go all out now... FOOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accousticguitar Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Why didn't I take the blue pill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 A Brazilian guy on Ebay thought the case of my Dactar 007 was made out of an indestructible material invented by Q. I don't believe it was my responsibility to educate him about the importance of layers of bubble wrap and that his failure to use layers of bubble wrap is an act of war against the United States. Its not your responsibility, no. However, it is in your best interest. I agree but how would I know what knowledge they lack? What if I explain in perfect detail how I want it but then they trip and fall off a mountain with my package because I assumed they knew how to tie their shoes? If you're serious, that's absurd. Just make sure they agree to package it properly in an outer box. That's it. It's pretty simple. It doesn't need to be any more complex than that. You might be killed by a runaway yak before the item is ever delivered to you, so why do you even go on ebay to begin with, since you could be dead via yak at any instant without warning. If you want to go into absurd arguments. I'm serious. There is no limit to ignorance. I did what you just said but my explanation wasn't good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'm serious. There is no limit to ignorance. I did what you just said but my explanation wasn't good enough. Believe me. I'm the last person in the world to accuse humanity of intelligence. But there's only so much you can do if you want to live in this world. Just do your best to get the ebay morons to pack the stuff decently, and let natural selection worry about the rest over the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Speaking of Soylent Green: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xd0ql6_phil-hartman-soylent-green_fun This thread's getting a little weird ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleman jack Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 If you're serious, that's absurd. Just make sure they agree to package it properly in an outer box. That's it. It's pretty simple. It doesn't need to be any more complex than that. You might be killed by a runaway yak before the item is ever delivered to you, so why do you even go on ebay to begin with, since you could be dead via yak at any instant without warning. If you want to go into absurd arguments. None of this matters anyway, because we're all just brains in a jar and reality is our collective consciousness' dream-state. When people die, they don't actually die, their brains just wake up in new robot bodies that are being created in the REAL reality to fuel some mad scientist's army. This, of course, is just my theory, and not actually any verifiab EXTERMINATE Sounds like Suspended by Infocom. Yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 A Brazilian guy on Ebay thought the case of my Dactar 007 was made out of an indestructible material invented by Q. I don't believe it was my responsibility to educate him about the importance of layers of bubble wrap and that his failure to use layers of bubble wrap is an act of war against the United States. Its not your responsibility, no. However, it is in your best interest. I agree but how would I know what knowledge they lack? What if I explain in perfect detail how I want it but then they trip and fall off a mountain with my package because I assumed they knew how to tie their shoes? LOL, well yes there is some inherent risk with any online transaction but you try to take the precautions that you can take. I had a 7800 that I bought from a very reputable member here a couple years back and it was packed very well but it looked like the postal truck backed over it and there's really nothing anyone can do in a situation like that. I still think the best thing is to make sure that you and the seller are on the same page when it comes to how the item will be packed and shipped, especially if its a high dollar item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fffff Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) ..... Edited February 15, 2011 by fffff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fffff Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) .... Edited February 15, 2011 by fffff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fffff Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) the cost of the box Edited February 15, 2011 by fffff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss 2600 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Good points, fffff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari181 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 I recieved my refund today. I would like to post my interacti with the seller. I left the following Neg feedback "item was not new had writing n back of it, shipped in a brown paper bag" I will try to deferentiate our conversation with our user id's his response Drighet1 why did you lie and write bad feedback i gave you a refund .your not a very good person . you bid on item and did not like the way it was shipped ok i gave you your money back. I hope what you do to others comes back to you 2 fold. I am sure it will. Atari 181 Your item was not new as it was stated in the auction, it has a hole in front of the box, also on back of the box by the video games it has "check" marks in marker. which yes is writing. I suggest that you take your time with an item and give an accurate description of any item that you sell. Also when someone purchases your item for such a large amount you take the time to protect it so that it arrives as it was purchased. The feedback was not mean, but the truth. For those of you who do not know I sell old Playboy and Penthouse magazines on Ebay as well as classic Gaming stuff. My User Id has a picture of me with my daughter on my lap as well. This is what is needed to understand his reply Drighet1 " You bid on the item jerk off child molester and the item was accurate u idiot hill billy. And that ugly little brat on your lap is sick that you do that to kids. You should be in jail not selling porn on ebay and showing your a child molester in your profile. Your one sick idiot. You will get yours you can tell by picture your a sick and need help." Atari181 "LOL, Well I can see that you disagree, I am sorry to hear that. But if you actually look at your auction What I said is exactly true. If you Put it back on Ebay and put pictures that show it as so You will get no more than 50.00. I am sorry you are so bitter, but as a seller you need to make sure that you list it accurately . Also as a seller you may want to respond to a customer that paid you 200.00, who has a problem not just ignore it. You have neg feedback because of your actions and nothing else. YOU listed it as new with a small hole and check marks on the back, YOU mailed an item in a paper bag that sold for 207.00 and therefore it was damaged and YOU did not aknowledge my email that something was wrong. I am very sorry it upset you but these are facts. take a second and think about it, without the name calling and negativity. It is you that caused this. Drighet1 "you make a living selling shit on ebay u dirt bag i sell things for people to buy not resell to make money jerk off" Atari181 "I couldn't resell the shit you sold me. Thanks for making this easy for me. you are a hateful SOB Drighet1 "Dear atari181, plus u dirt bag i started it out at 40 dollars u chump plus if there was a check on box from factory that stated it was ok whats wrong? the inside contents of box were brand new never used. So jerk off my listing was correct u dirt bag. Also they have not made that item for years u chold molester idiot ,,,look it up you so called expert of nothing but being a idiot" I decided to not respond to the continous" child molestor,Hillbilly and Dirtbag comments after that. Well at least I got my $ back. Thaks for the advice guys 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svenski Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Yikes, I'd report him to ebay for that Sounds like one true idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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