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Idiots on ebay

PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 12:48 pm
by vinnieL
I sold a pair of pan con queso maracas on eBay for 30.00 shipped. I sold them to a guy on there whose screen name is nycnative. This guy lives a half hour from me. This guy gave me a negative feedback saying the maracas each had a different tone. Maracas are made that way! This guy said I screwed him because I had no returns on my listing but he could have at least contacted me prior to leaving a negative feedback. I would have gladly refunded his money and picked the maracas myself. I have never stiffed anyone and have always been honest. This guy says he's been a percussionist for 40 years and knows what he's talking about well he apparently has Been playing interesting maracas. I'm pretty sure he's on the forum and really don't care he's someone to stay away from on eBay if you come across his name.

Re: Idiots on ebay

PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:13 pm
by willie55
i have been buying on ebay since 2002 and 99% of my percussion equipment is bought there. my rule is to study all the photos, google the equipment, research cost and try to buy as cheap as possible including shipping cost. last 30 days i bought 2 mini LP bongos and LP snare cajon, Set of 70s LP Congas with stands, 2 calf skins, all are projects so i knew what i was getting into. Buyer beware and Seller good luck in dealing with the buying public, who wants a set of prestine Congas for $150 shipped.

Re: Idiots on ebay

PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:28 pm
by Gallichio
Hi Vinnie,

You could contact E-bay, they will help you clear the negative feedback with the buyer. He sounds like an idiot or he is new to percussion.

Re: Idiots on ebay

PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:15 pm
by vinnieL
This guy is an idiot period. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maraca theres a link stating how maracas are made to produce different pitches within each pair to produce their sound.

Re: Idiots on ebay

PostPosted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 6:13 pm
by bongosnotbombs
Man I wish I had seen those maracas for $30.00.

Your buyer is a kook.

Re: Idiots on ebay

PostPosted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:12 am
by Tonio
bongosnotbombs wrote:Man I wish I had seen those maracas for $30.00.

Your buyer is a kook.



Ditto,
though I don't do scam bay.

T

Re: Idiots on ebay

PostPosted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:16 am
by vinnieL
I have other words I can call him but I'll keep it clean

Re: Idiots on ebay

PostPosted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:08 am
by Tonio
uuhh, I was referring to you could have offered it here. :wink:

Agreed about keeping it clean. Hence no scam bay for me.

T