I'm Crying Now - E-Bay Buyer Beware
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+1. If it wasnt as advertised and you have proof...then the seller is at fault and you are entitled to something. If the seller wont negotiate a price, then Ebay and Paypal will probably say return the frame and the seller will refund the money.
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Oh relax. EBay is so biased towards buyers it's ridiculous. It's gotten so bad big sellers are ready to pull the plug.
Why don't you threaten the seller with negative feedback? They can't even respond if you leave negative feedback as a buyer now.
At the end of the day, where are your damages here? You have a new bike frame that's not the right model year? So how much less is it really worth? $100? It's still a late model pristine high end CF frame.
Why don't you threaten the seller with negative feedback? They can't even respond if you leave negative feedback as a buyer now.
At the end of the day, where are your damages here? You have a new bike frame that's not the right model year? So how much less is it really worth? $100? It's still a late model pristine high end CF frame.
How many bikes or frames can you find on ebay right now that don't even have the frame size included in the listing? Hundreds.
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I agree with the thoughts of the original poster; regardless of the condition of the frame or whether it turned out to be a better frame than she expected, the fact remains that she thought she was getting a 2010 frame. In my mind, there is a dollar amount that could make this whole situation a positive one; the seller would have been wise to have extended that offer.
The question in my mind is would anyone be upset if they purchased a 2008 frame and received a 2010 one instead?
The question in my mind is would anyone be upset if they purchased a 2008 frame and received a 2010 one instead?
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This is all about one lousy little sticker. If the seller had had the good sense to remove it, we wouldn't be having this discussion about Phillip K. Dick or pcad's Ipad, nor would the OP feel violated. One lousy little piece of sticky paper. That's what this is all about.
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I will say this was the only time I've encountered such a situation. This guy was determined to teach me a lesson. My final communication with him was: "I just left you positive feedback. Enjoy [the item]."
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There is a reason for this "bias", many sellers are just plain lazy if not dishonest. My last 2 scambay transactions: boots shipped were not the size listed, headphones missing all the accessories. Both sellers claim they are going to make good on issues but why do you have to go through all the hassle.
How many bikes or frames can you find on ebay right now that don't even have the frame size included in the listing? Hundreds.
How many bikes or frames can you find on ebay right now that don't even have the frame size included in the listing? Hundreds.
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definition of a pyrrhic victory:
1. OP finds a way to get the case re-opened
2. ebay decides to side with buyer and forces a return for refund
3. seller refunds money, re-lists item as it really is "2008 series 6" etc
4. item sells for higher price.
5. OP has no bike.
1. OP finds a way to get the case re-opened
2. ebay decides to side with buyer and forces a return for refund
3. seller refunds money, re-lists item as it really is "2008 series 6" etc
4. item sells for higher price.
5. OP has no bike.
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https://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...0&d=1294633373
the sku on the frame that ends with "419" indicates that it is an 09.
the sku on the frame that ends with "419" indicates that it is an 09.
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Buyer can continue to fight and protest, but he got a really nice bike with a P1 paint for a reasonable price.
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https://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...0&d=1294633373
the sku on the frame that ends with "419" indicates that it is an 09.
the sku on the frame that ends with "419" indicates that it is an 09.
The plot thickens!
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I think you're correct and Trek's serial-number lookup is wrong. And this would be an important point because the lower headset bearing is different for '08s than for '09s and '10s. So if I were keeping this frame, I'd definitely do a reality check on the headset bearing socket to be sure, and then get the right bearings.
The plot thickens!
The plot thickens!
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So who is the genius that came up with 2008 6 series ?