Items from Ebay that Take Longer than 45 Days to Arrive

IpsylosIpsylos
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So I recently bought some boxes of Super Famicom games and they were sent via Surface Shipping, which was an estimated 2-3 months. I was wondering if anyone else has done this before? Is there a way that I can cover my ass if they never arrive and the seller is a scammer? Like open up a dispute/claim despite the fact the items arent scheduled to arrive in less than 45 days. I spent some decnt coin on them and I just don't want to be left out in the cold, nor do I want to open up a case against the seller if in fact he isn't a scammer.



It's kind of a catch 22 if you ask me, any tips?



Thanks!

Comments

  • dewisp02dewisp02
    didn't you already ask about this situation in another thread you started?
  • IpsylosIpsylos
    Similar yes, but I asked how reliant the shipping was in terms of the condition of the items. This I am asking about what to do since it will take more than 45 days to arrive, and I don't want to get burned from buying, but don't want to burn the seller either.
  • MogMog
    I would file a claim on day 44. If you do end up getting the items, just resend the payment with an apology, and maybe a suggestion for the seller to user a faster shipping service in the future.
  • IpsylosIpsylos
    Ok, thanks, It was my choice to do that or EMS, and EMS was $200 a box, a total of $400, more than i paid for the items to begin with. But who here would honestly pay that much in shipping for two boxes of games?
  • MogMog
    I see. Well it's still on the seller to be aware of shipping times and of the PayPal policy for that type of thing. When I sell things, I will ONLY offer express shipping for international because of this.
  • Eighty 5 PlusEighty 5 Plus
    I have done this with some jeans from china or something. It took for freaking ever! I wanna say over a month or right around a month. Just got to be patient they sent me notifications saying where my package was and stuff. But yea it sucks.
  • IpsylosIpsylos
    I am as patient as they come, I just don't want two boxes to arrive with a bunch of shit inside, as well as not getting any to begin with. My first instinct was to file a dispute a few days before the 45 were up to be safe, and then give the money if the items arrive. I'm not a scam artist or anything, I'm just cautious, especially if good money is paid. If all ends well, I'll get the games, and he'll get the money, which is what i hope happens.
  • RetroSauceRetroSauce
    I'm inclined to side with the seller on this one. If you knew they were going to take up to three months to arrive, then it's on you to be patient. I understand the need to protect yourself, but this is clearly beyond the sellers control and you agreed this arrangement.



    If you did you homework and checked feedback/talked with the seller, then you shouldn't have anything to worry about. If you ever wanted to buy from this seller again I wouldn't do anything to piss him off. Good contacts over seas are hard to come by.
  • IpsylosIpsylos
    I know, he had 140 feedback, 100% positive. What if the items arrive in worse condition than described? I can't do anything then, or if the seller took some stuff out, lots of different factors go into this.
  • RetroSauceRetroSauce
    Obviously you are assuming the worst - People get scammed and stuff like that does happen, but lets be realistic. Most of the time if there is problem, the seller will either send you a partial refund or send you some free stuff - even if they aren't obligated to do so by ebay.



    If you are an import collector, I certainly wouldn't burn bridges, you will probably buy from this seller again.
  • IpsylosIpsylos
    Yea, I naturally assume the worst, hard to curb that habit, plus I haven't done this before. I don't wanna burn any bridges or anything, I know it's hard to get imports from a steady source aside from the big foreign sellers.
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