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MYX:
If he will not respond how can I contact him? He hit me then put in for a fee credit. It showed that in the dispute form.

RandyT:

MYX,

First of all, you appear to be dealing with someone who is... well let's just say that he's not extremely bright (I especially like the haphazard capitalization and nervous LOL's :) )  This all but precludes any chance of rational discussion.  The fact that he was non-communicative until this one speaks volumes about the item and what he was trying to do (unload junk to the unwary at an inflated price.) 

From the auction description, he makes it sound like a decent unit.  There is NO REASON why someone couldn't very quickly see whether a trace comes up on the screen, or it doesn't.  If it doesn't, it should be stated.  He says he can't fully test the unit, but being dead outside of the power light does in no way require this type of "testing".  It's also rather likely that he doesn't accept PayPal because he wants the buyer to have no recourse.  I don't know what other methods he allowed for payment, but if it was only bank check or money order, you can pretty much bet that this is why.

In short, if you are an internet flea-marketer who depends on eBay for your livelihood, then you have a reason to try to make nice with this guy.  Otherwise, take the lump, give one back if you can, be more careful in the future and move on, satisfied with the knowledge that you are a "fish that got away".  It's just not worth worrying about and this guy is one of the people that make eBay (and garage sales, hamfests, flea markets, etc...) a scary place to do business and he deserves anything that causes him grief.

For the record, the seller wasn't hurt here.  He got back his fees and will re-list his item (and probably swindle some other poor bastard).  On the other hand, if he hammers MYX with a neg, he will only do himself harm when MYX responds in kind (as he should, factually.)  The ball is in his court now.

RandyT

markrvp:
Yep, what Randy said.  ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- happens, but at least you didn't get screwed out of your money.

Kevin Mullins:

--- Quote from: MYX on August 07, 2006, 09:14:23 pm ---The original ad read...

Up For Auction Is This Tektronix 2336 - 100MHz, 2-Channel Oscilloscope. This Unit Is In Great Physical  Condition,  And Unit Powers On. I Can't Fully Test The Unit, So I Will Have To Sell The Unit AS IS.  Please Bid With Confidence, I Have Excellent Feedback. The Unit Comes With The Power Cord (No Probes).

--- End quote ---

What is the sellers E-bay ID ?
You mentioned he was selling similar equipment.... I'm curious to see if he even had the capability to test this unit even though he does mention not having probes for it.

I dig into everything before buying anymore on E-bay. Feedback, type of items they have sold in the past, previous ID history, other items they have for sell currently, the works.
The add sounds legit...without actually having seen it.... but his actions certainly seem shady.

hypernova:

--- Quote ---It's also rather likely that he doesn't accept PayPal because he wants the buyer to have no recourse.
--- End quote ---

Possibly as a result of him selling junk to other buyers who demanded their money back from paypal.

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