RxRx JxSTxCx - do not buy from him  

Of course, you're right about personal attacks....
I thought it was wrong to name names, but the only thing that WAS useful for this whole thread you removed....was to alert anyone buying from eBay or any other eBusiness is not to wait so long to file a claim if you need to.

You're right Barry, that's...
You're right Barry, that's the reason why we kept the other thread related to Rockybird's desk where one can read some good advice.
http://www.designaddict.com/design_addict/forums/index.cfm/fuseaction/th...

So...here's the bottom line:
If you see something on eBay you want to bid on, do the following:
* Read through the auction copy very carefully.
* Note the seller's name and check out their feedback history.
* email the seller ahead of placing a bid if you have questions.
* If you did email them, place the item in "watch list" while you're waiting for a reply.
* If you're satisfied, then go ahead and bid.
* After the auction closes, and you pay, keep in contact with the seller until the item arrives (especially if it's a piece of furniture or something big enough to require special mailing.)
* If there's a problem, contact the seller quickly and keep on it......if you have to file a claim, then make sure you do it in a timely fashion.
In my experience, about half of all problems with bigger items are due to the seller not knowing much about how to ship 'em. When that happens, it's up to you (if you're in the US) to contact a good blanket wrap trucker (like Plycon) yourself to arrange for the item to be picked up. (You will have to make sure that the seller provides you all the necessary information (weight, size, pick-up address) and you will have to coordinate when the pitem will be picked-up and if the seller will be there at that time!)
If you're smart (and lucky) you can find great stuff on eBay for a fraction of the cost of buying the same item in an antique store.
But you have to be educated about the item and smart with your dealings with the seller.
It can be done....and I've had luck most of the time.

Say what you like about the...
Say what you like about the English but I reckon in this country anybody using the moniker XXX would have been spotted as a charlatan straightaway....(paulanna)
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