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In Response To: The joys of EBay ()

That guy got cold feet or as others put it got an offer he couldn't refuse... I will agree with you that these are reasons to hate ebay.

: As many of you know I was lucky to purchase the 2446 listed on ebay
: here.

:
: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/290714872535?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

: I have been looking for one for some time and jumped at the chance.

: The seller was not happy. Claimed he did not want to wait for the
: paypal hold on funds and backed out.

: Refunded the money without my consent or knowledge.

: I contacted ebay and they said to leave feedback. (powerful indeed)

: The seller was miamiestatebuyers

: This is why I hate ebay.

: If I get a call/email from Abel,Rich,David,Brook etc etc etc saying
: I have a mint thingamajig with original hands
: recently serviced for 5K, I can say yes, send the money and life is
: good. No half truth no bull.

: I believe there is a little more to the story then meets the eye.

: "Buy the seller" some guy said ;-) looks like he was
: right.

: Thanks for listening

: Rant over

: Rob

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