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Terms and conditions

soolin
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You would think that a lot of daft terms and conditions would put buyers off- but looking at the terms this seller places on her auctions and her feedback it appears not:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MANTARAY-NWOT-TURQUOISE-PINK-FLORAL-JERSEY-COTTON-TOP-SIZE-14-See-Msmnts-/231885539022?hash=item35fd7486ce:g:Zu0AAOSwMORW8BvM

I'm not sure I'd risk buying from someone who feels the need to put all that in a listing
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  • usefulmale
    usefulmale Posts: 2,627 Forumite
    He/she started a thread on the Business Sellers forum about the neg they received. Quite a few poster there have said the same as you, Soolin and the seller became quite defensive.
  • kalsha
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    ooch! my eyes are hurting just looking at all that.
  • alykatz
    alykatz Posts: 927 Forumite
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    I would imagine for a lot of buyers they realise those t&cs are a loaf of rubbish and if it comes down to it are unenforceable.
    For me if they had something i had to have and just couldnt get elsewhere i would bid bit only in those circunstances.
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,467 Ambassador
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    usefulmale wrote: »
    He/she started a thread on the Business Sellers forum about the neg they received. Quite a few poster there have said the same as you, Soolin and the seller became quite defensive.

    Aha, I should have declared where I saw it - sorry :o
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  • lovinituk
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    usefulmale wrote: »
    He/she started a thread on the Business Sellers forum about the neg they received. Quite a few poster there have said the same as you, Soolin and the seller became quite defensive.
    Have you got a link? Sounds like an amusing read.
  • alykatz
    alykatz Posts: 927 Forumite
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    lovinituk wrote: »
    Have you got a link? Sounds like an amusing read.

    http://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Business-Seller-Board/Untrue-Neg-Revenge-from-Buyer-with-History/m-p/4751861#U4751861
  • lovinituk
    lovinituk Posts: 5,711 Forumite
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    She really didn't like the critique did she!
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,467 Ambassador
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    lovinituk wrote: »
    She really didn't like the critique did she!

    People rarely do.

    The community boards though are deadly , I do read them but haven't dared to post even with a posting ID. If anyone is ever tempted though to post, never ever use a current ID, set up a new one just for the boards.
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,974 Forumite
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    I have the urge to buy something just to neg them...

    Not seen any silly terms like that for a while.
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

  • GabbaGabbaHey
    GabbaGabbaHey Posts: 1,111 Forumite
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    forgotmyname wrote: »
    I have the urge to buy something just to neg them...
    I know exactly how you feel. I've never done it, but I have been sorely tempted.

    My general rule of thumb with eBay listings is that if the amount of text which is not specifically about the item for sale is greater than the amount of text which is specifically about the item for sale, then I'll move on.

    It's not just pointless T's & C's, but also sellers who cut and paste a huge amount of detail about an item into their listing, but don't tell you anything at all about the condition of their particular (second-hand) item.
    Philip
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