Leaving negative feedback on e-bay?

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BRG25

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I just received a CD player for my truck yesterday that I bought on e-bay that was not as advertised. The unit is pretty beat up and clearly does not match the picture posted by the seller. It also took 3 weeks to arive and I had to send a PO money order (he did not accept paypal). I wouldn't have paid $100 for this radio had I known it's actual condition.<br /><br />I just don't want to receive negative feedback myself (I don't have a lot of feedback yet) so I guess I'll just let it go. I'm just kinda bummed I guess. Buyer Beware right?<br /><br />What do you guys think?
 
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Re: Leaving negative feedback on e-bay?

I have had a few cases when I was tempted to leave negative feedback, BRG.<br /><br />However, after I gave the vendor/seller a chance to satisfy me I ended up leaving positive feedback. In one case the guy took the stuff back, in another case an item was replaced and in a third case we negotiated a modified deal.<br /><br />He doesn't want negative feedback any more than you do. Contact him and negotiate a fair-to-all solution.
 
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Re: Leaving negative feedback on e-bay?

Did you email or speak to the seller stating that the unit is not what was described and that you're unsatisfied?<br /><br />If not, I'd recommend doing that first. If he does not respond or does not offer to make any type of refund, then I'd leave the negative feedback stating only the facts.
 
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Re: Leaving negative feedback on e-bay?

Contact the seller before leaving negative. You may find that he is appologetic and offers a refund, or partial refund to satisfy you. I have received lots of defective stuff on ebay, but when the seller makes good, that's a DOUBLE A+ in My book!
 
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Re: Leaving negative feedback on e-bay?

It depends on how many feedbacks he has too. If he appears to be a somewhat normal seller get on the phone with him. If he is a big seller it probably will not hurt him.<br /><br />You have time to act so take the time and do it right.<br /><br />Bob
 
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BRG25

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Re: Leaving negative feedback on e-bay?

No I haven't sent an e-mail yet. I wouldn't leave negative feedback without doing that first. You guys are correct. I'll let you know.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Brian
 
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