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Can I have help with writing a feedback please, (Ahem Pinkshoes?!)

Hi,
I bought something from a seller who was giving 100% of the purchase price to a charity that is very close to my heart.

After 3 weeks of non receipt & no reply to my e-mails I have decided to give up. I was considering just leaving it as it isnt for a great deal of money & it is just like a charity donation, then I realised that the seller had charged postage so obviously this wasnt going to be donated & even after Paypal fees they would make about £1. which isnt alot I know, but everyone has the same attitude as me could soon add up to £50, £100??!

I want to leave feedback worded to say I didnt receive the item & to advise other buyers to reclaim their money & donate directly to the charity otherwise the seller is in profit, but cant get the right wording out.

Another buyer has just left negative, but its not very informative so wont warn others off.

Thanks in advance.

Comments

  • sunnysea83
    sunnysea83 Posts: 1,351 Forumite
    How about something like

    item not received, so seller making a profit on p&p,just donate directly

    i dont know i find it hard enough leaving my own neg feedback
  • custardy
    custardy Posts: 38,365 Forumite
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    file a paypal dispute and get your money back
    then choose if you want to donate
  • martindow
    martindow Posts: 10,474 Forumite
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    Have you opened a NPS claim? Don't be swayed by the charity line. You have no way of knowing if any of this will actually be paid over.

    Give directly to the charity and gift aid it.
  • mrcol1000
    mrcol1000 Posts: 4,795 Forumite
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    Why would you buy something and then not claim it back when it didn't arrive because the money was going to charity? Like people say raise a dispute get your money back and if you feel that bad then give a donation to charity. Also if you know that the seller is doing this you should report them to Ebay.
  • pinkshoes
    pinkshoes Posts: 20,358 Forumite
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    Before giving up, I would open a dispute for item not received, as perhaps this is a scam, and by giving up you are funding a scammer rather than a charity.

    Feedback suggestion:
    "If this is a charity then I am Spartacus. Item never received. Scam?"
    Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
    Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')

    No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)
  • cyberbob
    cyberbob Posts: 9,480 Forumite
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    pinkshoes wrote: »

    Feedback suggestion:
    "If this is a charity then I am Spartacus. Item never received. Scam?"

    Maybe you should start Charging? Open an ebay shop?
  • pinkshoes
    pinkshoes Posts: 20,358 Forumite
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    cyberbob wrote: »
    Maybe you should start Charging? Open an ebay shop?

    Would you be patenting that business idea, so I'd have to pay you royalties on every bit of sarcasm I sold? :rolleyes:

    Not sure my ebay account is up for a shop - I've only just got it unlocked after 2 years of pestering!! My OH is rather pleased he will no longer have handbag purchases on his account...
    Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
    Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')

    No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)
  • cyberbob
    cyberbob Posts: 9,480 Forumite
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    pinkshoes wrote: »
    Would you be patenting that business idea, so I'd have to pay you royalties on every bit of sarcasm I sold? :rolleyes:

    .
    Its an Idea :D
  • kprigg
    kprigg Posts: 718 Forumite
    Thanks, I have opened a paypal dispute already. As I said, I just dont want the seller making any profit out of this.
    I want to leave feedback to warn others & remind them to open a dispute. As 100% of the proceeds from the sale go to charity some people might be tempted to let it go, forgetting that the extra they paid for postage wont be going to charity, just lining the sellers pockets.
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