Ebay - don't buy from......

[b2tf]

Im currently going through a bit of an ordeal with an Ebay online seller - they call themselves "Custom Stickers" and commonly advertise a Tickford wings logo vinyl sticker which comes up when you do a search for Tickford items.

I emailed them around 2 weeks ago and got a quote on a custom design of it for my ute, we agreed on the price and I deposited the sum directly into their bank account. Still got the receipt of the transfer and all the emails.

1 week later, it hasnt turned up and I dont expect it to ever turn up now. Reason being that the day I deposited the money they said it would turn up in 1-2 days as it was being posted by Express Post. I've now emailed them 3 times wanting to know where my item is, and got no reply. I'm in the process of trying to track these people down - its not a huge amount of money, but its still theft.

Aside from contacting Ebay, there isnt much I can do about it, and Im prepared to accept that and put it down as yet another reason to be very careful about what I buy on Ebay - ive only ever bought 2 items and bidded on 2 more. Just wanted to bring attention to these people and save other members from losing out.

Note: if the deal goes through and I do receive my item, I will remove this thread.

[brenx]

It's possibly a case of they think people won't worry if it's a small amount or it could be the vinyl they need for your sticker isn't in stock and the hold up is out of their hands. Very hard to tell without the full picture.

I've lost count of the amount of times I've put $ into peoples account and they dragged their heels sending what I paid for. Just happy I got it in the end.

Best way to stop this happening is COD. Costs more but it's insurance sort of. They could send you anything COD really. Aus Post won't let you open the package till you pay :(

[SpoolMan]

Only deal with people with a good score, what was this sellers score?
I purchased a camera of eBay it came yesterday it had 2 very small scratches on it.
this morning I emailed the seller they offered me my money back or $40 back if i keep the camera....
I love eBay just beware who you deal with and don't buy used electronics such as amps, speakers etc:

[GasoLane]

What did Ebay have to say and was this an Australian company?

I've only bought a dozen or so things on Ebay and never had a problem, I must be one of the lucky ones.

[b2tf]

Here's a link to an item of theirs:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tickford-Deca...QQcmdZViewItem

I should make it clear though that the transaction was not done directly through Ebay - I contacted them via Ebay but deposited money in their account as per the arrangement we came to.

[poolkeeper]

: I live in the suburb next to Quakers Hill....

[GasoLane]

From all accounts they should have been good. 99.3% positive and been going for 18mths!

[SpoolMan]

Originally Posted by b2tf

Here's a link to an item of theirs:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tickford-Deca...QQcmdZViewItem

I should make it clear though that the transaction was not done directly through Ebay - I contacted them via Ebay but deposited money in their account as per the arrangement we came to.

they were a very good eBay seller but did you see now it says ''No longer a registered user''
Send a MSG to eBay find out what the go is, sometimes they suspend accounts then bring them back.

[b2tf]

Yeah i did see that Mark, I also saw that someone else has left negative feedback and said their item was never received.

[Pedro]

Ebay has been getting some very bad press lately both here and in the USA for the very same reasons that you are having trouble.

[XR Martin]

Him not being a registed user anymore probably more has to do with him making money off other people's trademarks (ie Tickford) rather than the fact he's a possible bad seller.

[Aeron]

If you still want a custom sticker done, I had a guy in QLD make some for me. I found him on ebay. I told him what i was after and he made it and it looked fantastic and he was fast. He also has paypal so its easy to pay.

Here is his info:

Name: Thorsten Schaumann
Email: predator.graphix@tpg.com.au

It doesnt get your money back but I hope it helps.

[gtfpv]

Originally Posted by b2tf

Yeah i did see that Mark, I also saw that someone else has left negative feedback and said their item was never received.

always deposit through EBAY . or COD .

[feebs]

Ebay suck... dont know if anyone heard about Apphia Australia..

They sell for a while on EBAY to build up a rep..

Then they list hundreds (thousands) of items on ebay in one hit, suckers from all over the country (Yes I was one) put money into their bank account.

Then they don't deliver. When poeple start posting negatives they hide their feedback take in more money.

Ebay will then suspend them due to complaints, they then take EBAY to court and get an order to reinstate them as a seller for a fews days, and also to prevent EBAY from posting or EVEN ALLOWING any bad publicity.

EBAY then get a court order to override the previous one, by that stage the seller has run with the doe, and fold their shelf company that was started for the purpose.

The last time they performed their tricks they apparently got around 100,000 grand, and then they get on bulletin boards and boast about it.

F(*&(&*(&s!

If you can't see a public face to the company you are buying off, then be very careful!

[AshMan]

I think you will find that it is against ebay policy to offer to sell (or buy) an item outside of ebay, hence ebay will not help you when it comes to this sort of deal.

Your best bet is Dept. of Fair Trading.

What you do if you are in this situation again (buying custom or a different part etc that the seller hasn't yet offered) request that your custom item or other part is put as a buy it now item, for which you keep an eye out for and buy straight away.

I've done this a few times without hassle.

I have made over 2 dozen purchases on ebay and the missus' made about 5, I haven't had any problems but the missus has a unresolved dispute, her first purchase, which the seller will not respond and item has not been received.

The user unfortunatly is a power seller with over 15000 positive feedback, however the last 30 or so feedbacks are negative, which my wife didn't read...

Its only $7 but if this person did this to 1000 ppl thats $7000 they've got for very little work.

Its a case of 'buyer beware'.

[rodderz]

While you can still get some good bargains off ebay, lots of things now are becoming more expensive than going to the shops and buying it, with less of the stuff around. There's that much rubbish they are selling now (new items) it's like going down to the local rip-off import market

It's great for stuff like books and car parts though most of the time

[starkersEB]

Ive never been burnt buy ebay my old man has a couple of times though. The only time i have been screwed is selling a steering wheel to a member here (who i wont name atm) and i never recieved the cash, my stupid fault for sending in good faith though i guess

[S3SR]

sorry to hear that man...ive dealt with custom stickers before and well i can say now they didnt give the best service but i eventually got it...they are also not registered so theres almost no way of getting it unless someone on this forum know where they are and go visit them..hint hint (dont use violence though)

hope they have still sent your item... just now youve got no way of knowing so just wait it out about a week or so...then file some action

[Ruger]

my ebay experiances have been ok not had much trouble with buying but ive sold about 10 items and 2 buyers have been non payers the *******. stick to reputable sellers and you can never hassle them too much. try and get a phone number too.

[HOON69]

sold my bike on ebay only to wait 2 weeks for a "sorry my husband doesnt want it now"

also the countless little amounts we've lost comes to a couple of hundred easily,its ebay
some are legit and great sellers/buyers
and others are just low pettiful SOB's.

was the item listed on ebay?

if so you have a claim

if not it isnt a ebay problem unless sold via ebay
if its a private sale then its between you and the ebay user.

good luck

[Dazza XLT]

Ebay was ok... 12 months ago. Seems to have gone downhill of late.

[jd dad]

Have been using Ebay for a few years now and have only had one bad experience selling an engine trans. Bloke won the auction then no contact even after multiple emails even told him no drama if youve changed your mind just let me know. Still nothing so put in NPB to Ebay, he then finally made contact said he`d changed his mind. I filed feedback just stating negative with what had happened. Cpl of days later he left neg feedback saying dont buy of me sells dodgy items? Had to get a stat dec filled out and send to Ebay then phonecalls etc to get that feedback removed. Never been ripped off by any sellers, have bought three items from USA Ebay and all good so far.

[HOON69]

gotta love when the bumholes whom do you wrong try to leave negative on your account even though they re-nigged on the sale.

i had to retract my feedback just to get her to withdraw hers so i could keep 100% positive,(lost 50bucks on that B#tch)

[AshMan]

retaliatory negative feedback sucks bigtime.

[uranium_death]

Originally Posted by b2tf

Here's a link to an item of theirs:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tickford-Deca...QQcmdZViewItem

I should make it clear though that the transaction was not done directly through Ebay - I contacted them via Ebay but deposited money in their account as per the arrangement we came to.

If the transaction wasn't done directly through Ebay, then I believe that is a breach of Ebay's conditions.
Although the seller seems to be a steaming pile of poo, you should NEVER go indirect. For that, Ebay owes you nothing as the transaction was not done through a proper transaction.

I've gone through Ebay dealers outside of Ebay and what I thought was a great deal at the time, in hindsight probably wasn't the case.
Depends on the dealer.

There's a lesson here.

[b2tf]

I guess its fair enough to say that I should have gone through EBay etc, but at the same time, all I want is what I paid for, or my money back. Regardless of what medium I used to buy it, its still theft and shouldnt happen.

As it turns out, I'll just go to a signwriters tomorrow and get it made up on the spot. If the Ebay one ever turns up I'll find a use for it, but I highly doubt it will.

[GasoLane]

Aust, if you want the name of a good, and not expensive, signwriter here in town give me a call on my home number.

He's an old bloke (like me) and a real Ford nutter.

He made up a very official looking '220 speed limited' sign for my last car


Come to think of it he might be interested in a sponsers role for the AFF day!

[b2tf]

It's not Des Gibbs is it? I know he used to have a run in the Mustangs.....


I use Signsplus, so I'll go and see them tomorrow but depending on how busy they are, I might be interested.

Give me your auto shifter button. :Reverend:

[GasoLane]

Yep Des is the man. I'd take your 'Bundy' ute to show him anyway.

Get nicked, the shifter button stays in the barge!

[Josh_XC]

Mate if it doesent turn up ebay is pretty good about getting your money back, an ******** has screwed me over before and through the ebay connections ebay did get my money back. Hope it all goes well