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Rude Trade Me buyer - Underwhelmed - 07-12-2021
Has anyone ever cancelled a sale because the buyer was such a jackass that you don't want to trade with them?  Without getting into specifics, I have one now who has written to me as though I was his serf.  
He has already paid but I would rather refund him than deal with him in the future when he complains about the small flaw (photographed and mentioned in the listing) which he probably hasn't read or noticed based on his inability to read instructions.  I suppose I could email him and point out the flaw and hope that he cancels the sale but I really would prefer to cancel the trade and suck up the success fee. It is a $10 item.
I am prepared to take a negative feedback and give my explanation in return (impatient, rude, not reading and following instructions). Accurate, not retaliatory.
RE: Rude Trade Me buyer - crafters_corner - 07-12-2021
(07-12-2021, 04:16 PM)Underwhelmed Wrote: Has anyone ever cancelled a sale because the buyer was such a jackass that you don't want to trade with them?  Without getting into specifics, I have one now who has written to me as though I was his serf.  I've never cancelled a sale, but I have known that a particular purchase will be the last one they ever make with me.
He has already paid but I would rather refund him than deal with him in the future when he complains about the small flaw (photographed and mentioned in the listing).  I suppose I could email him and point out the flaw and hope that he cancels the sale but I really would prefer to cancel the trade and suck up the success fee.  It is a $10 item.
I am prepared to take a negative feedback and give my explanation in return (impatient, rude, not reading and following instructions). Accurate, not retaliatory.
Personally, I would go ahead with the sale. The contract has been made with them, and it's down to the seller to complete the trade.
If they give you a negative feedback because they've not read your info correctly and find the flaw when receiving the item, they can't come back to you and expect their money back. On that basis, TM will look at their negative feedback, and remove it if they think it's unfair or retaliatory. Just don't you give the retaliatory. You keep your hands clean, so to speak.
If this person is being difficult, you can contact TM about that too. Use the live chat though, don't email. Live chat is instant...or a short (usually) waiting time in the queue.
Finish the trade, and know you've done the right thing.
RE: Rude Trade Me buyer - Underwhelmed - 07-12-2021
I know what you're saying, but if I continue with the sale, he won't learn that his words have consequences. I have a low tolerance for disrespect and a bad temper.
RE: Rude Trade Me buyer - crafters_corner - 07-12-2021
(07-12-2021, 04:41 PM)Underwhelmed Wrote: I know what you're saying, but if I continue with the sale, he won't learn that his words have consequences. I have a low tolerance for disrespect and a bad temper.You know I'm right. It's not for you to teach him about anything.
Anyone who sells anything, will have a story to tell of someone who was a rude plonker.
None of us like to be talked to like we're a piece of shit on their shoes. Blacklist them, then you don't ever have to deal with them again.
RE: Rude Trade Me buyer - Oh_hunnihunni - 07-12-2021
No buyers like that, but a few sellers I've traded with have been absolute fuckwits. I wear their negatives with pride.
RE: Rude Trade Me buyer - gr8dadof2 - 03-01-2022
Give them a break. We don't know what's going on in their life. I would go through with the trade, after all it is legally binding, you might be surprised that nothing bad happens. If the flaw is well documented in the auction then they should see it. If you were worried about the buyer not seeing the flaw, a simple email to them telling them about it would have alleviated a lot of worry.
RE: Rude Trade Me buyer - Magoo - 03-01-2022
that was me
RE: Rude Trade Me buyer - Wildfern - 06-01-2022
Payments been made so I would just send it and not give it another thought.
RE: Rude Trade Me buyer - nzoomed - 08-01-2022
I had one buyer bid on auction and not respond after repeated emails to the buyer asking for their shipping address so I could work out shipping costs, etc, then I relisted the item and got a blue face.
Dont know whats wrong with some traders.
RE: Rude Trade Me buyer - kevlights - 15-03-2022
(08-01-2022, 09:46 AM)nzoomed Wrote: I had one buyer bid on auction and not respond after repeated emails to the buyer asking for their shipping address so I could work out shipping costs, etc, then I relisted the item and got a blue face.  have found that the ones i have had trouble with, are those with smart phones,who do not scroll down , to all of the description, to find out all the details of the sale . I've bee emailing a customer ,who gave me the wrong address,he shifted towns,and some how its my fault !
Dont know whats wrong with some traders.
RE: Rude Trade Me buyer - Magoo - 16-03-2022
i have written some lovely feedbacks
RE: Rude Trade Me buyer - king1 - 16-03-2022
generally speaking i'm a bit reluctant to give feedback of any kind, I have always felt that most feedback systems are so untrustworthy
They are usually either a negatively charged rant by some entitled moron who thinks their gods gift, or it is a marketing department coerced puff piece...
RE: Rude Trade Me buyer - Magoo - 16-03-2022
hey take it easy on us self entitled morons
RE: Rude Trade Me buyer - Lilith7 - 17-03-2022
(16-03-2022, 07:23 AM)Magoo Wrote: hey take it easy on us self entitled moronsWhy, are you an endangered species?
RE: Rude Trade Me buyer - Outsider - 18-03-2022
(17-03-2022, 06:12 PM)Lilith7 Wrote:(16-03-2022, 07:23 AM)Magoo Wrote: hey take it easy on us self entitled moronsWhy, are you an endangered species?
Haha, hardly! We have whole generations of them now  
RE: Rude Trade Me buyer - Foal30 - 25-08-2022
When a buyer pays for their item I place feedback
They have completed their end of the agreement.
A lot of people seem to need a reminder(30 day) to place feedback.