ajxd Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I figured some people may enjoy this... Bought a SuperCube III of eBay, from a guy in Porter (15mi north of Houston). I messaged before the sale. Me: Hi there! Everything working fine with the sub? Are you the original owner? I am in Houston, could I pick it up? Thanks! Him: Yes, but you have to wait until auction end. Happy bidding. Me: Yes to all 3 questions? Thanks! Him: no problem So I won. Immediately after winning, I wrote Me: Hi! I won the auction. What is your availability for pick up? Tomorrow after work (5ish) would be ideal for me. Or if you happen to work in Houston, we can arrange something. Let me know! Thanks! No reply. The next day. I sent a request to pay, with a message. Me: Hi! We had previously discussed local pickup, and you had agreed. If you could remove the shipping charge, we can arrange this. Thanks! Him: Please pay. Me: You have to remove the shipping fee before I can pay. Him: I'm waiting for the payment or ill give you until saturday then i will relist it. Me: The shipping fee is still coming up. You have to remove shipping, it is adding $45.66 every time. I can paypal you directly the $104.50 if you provide an email address, or work to arrange pick up. Then he canceled the sale. How do dumb people end up with nice gear?! So... still looking for a sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 sounds like perhaps he wasn't happy with the price he got and just wanted an excuse to back out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesi Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Yeah, sounds totally dumb. But I would definitely bid again if he relists, just for fun. agaetisbyrjun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Yeah, sounds totally dumb. But I would definitely bid again if he relists, just for fun. Oh I've already decided to win it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Have you found a suitable wall to bang your head against? For some people if breathing wasn't a natural reaction you get the feeling they'd suffocate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boops_popmarket Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Maybe when you asked if he/she would do pick up, they immediately fantasized about a scenario where you paid the full total included shipping and the shipping fee became pure profit for them. Some of us, when re-introduced to reality, are better at letting go of our insane fantasies than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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