eBay 101: What not to do.

Warning, I’m feelin’ a little sassy today, folks.  

It’s been a while since either of us complained about a buyer on eBay. Remember when Erin pwned that crazy guy who tried to buy her Apple Newtons? I just re-read that and LOLed at her message back to him, so be sure to read it if you’re new to this blog. 

Anyway, (potential) buyers do lots of annoying things on eBay, but this one put me over the edge today. 

I found these dolls at a garage sale the same day Erin freaked out about seeing nachos

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I actually noticed them and couldn’t decide if I wanted them, but then when I got back to the car, I decided that I did want them, and I made Erin go back and buy them for me. Say what you want about these cuties, but I love their little expressions and they are SO soft. 

Anyway, they’re up on eBay now, they end later tonight, and I received this message this morning: 

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Normally, I’ll have someone ask me ONE of these questions (Can I pay later than the terms of the auction? Can you ship a different way? Etc.), but the fact that she asked me approximately 100 questions just made me crazy. For sh*ts and giggles, let’s make a list of what she asked me: 

  1. Do the dolls have rips?
  2. Do the dolls have mends?
  3. Do the dolls have stains? 
  4. Do the dolls have fading?
  5. Basically, can you describe these dolls to me as if I am Helen Keller, since my computer is so old that it does not show images? 
  6. Can I pay you a week later than you explicitly say you need payment in your listing? 
  7. Can you ship these dolls USPS priority, which you do not offer in your listing?
  8. Can you tell me how much it will cost to ship these dolls USPS priority (which you do not offer) to my specific address? 

I’m glad you have 100% feedback. You should not. 

Shockingly, I was very kind to her in my response, but please, if you buy things on eBay, don’t do this to a seller. 

-Sarah


  1. coopersgirl68 said: This is why I’m leery about beginning an eBay business, though I have many kitschy and/or vintage items. That question alone gave me great anxiety. I did laugh out loud at your response, though! :)
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