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Post by monbla256 on Dec 27, 2019 9:57:28 GMT -5
Foiund an Edward's Coachman on e-prey at a good price and good condition. It was offered as a Buy It Now so I did just that only I was notified it was already sold IN THE STORE !! No notice in the e-prey description that it was ALSO for sale at the store! This is not a good way to do business either it's for sale on e-prey or at your store ! NOT BOTH!! This just pure BS ! They will not get my business any more ! 
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Post by briarbuck on Dec 27, 2019 14:24:13 GMT -5
Really? You flame a vendor on a open forum just because someone bought something before you did?
I have zero problems if it's for sale in store and/or on the web. Snooze...you lose.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 27, 2019 15:08:02 GMT -5
While I understand Michael's issue, but I have to agree this is something that should be checked out otherwise...Snooze...you lose.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 27, 2019 15:34:41 GMT -5
My wife often posts stuff on Ebay and Offer up, and sometimes one or the other sites move the item it with no time to update the site that it did not sell on....she is really good at updating her sales but it happens.
McCranies has had the most stellar customer service of anyone on the web...when they had red ribbon or red flake that everyone craved, they took no money they shipped the product with an invoice, and you mailed them a check...even to first time buyers.
Obviously anyone has a right to do business wherever they want, but I think the criticism is misplaced.
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 27, 2019 16:22:42 GMT -5
I'm not sure how I feel about this. I understand why a seller would do this, but I'd be pretty bummed if I thought I'd bought something only to find out it was already sold.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 27, 2019 17:24:20 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2019 17:47:44 GMT -5
This has happened to me numerous times and it can really Peeve me off, depending on the item. I think some here may have misunderstood why Mike is mad, its because it was NOT stated that the item was for sale elsewhere at the same time. Knowing this would not have peeved me off or Mike if they had only stated it was for sale in store ALSO. IMHO a heads up to this is only proper out of respect to your customers.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2019 17:49:33 GMT -5
I heard about this new fangled gadget called a phone but being a late adopter I am not sure how it works. I am mad too Eddie Chiles.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 27, 2019 17:53:49 GMT -5
This has happened to me numerous times and it can really Peeve me off, depending on the item. I think some here may have misunderstood why Mike is mad, its because it was NOT stated that the item was for sale elsewhere at the same time. Knowing this would not have peeved me off or Mike if they had only stated it was for sale in store ALSO. IMHO a heads up to this is only proper out of respect to your customers.
To be fair though, I doubt that Ebay would tolerate a seller stating that it is also for sale in the store, for fear of someone calling the store (easily found on the net) and depriving Ebay of their fees.... My wife found a guy that resells refurbished Teddy Ruxpin's on Ebay, for hefty prices, but if he refurbishes yours he can do it cheaply....You need to have the Navajo Code talkers and the NSA work in conjunction to get the guy's phone number.Ebay really covers their bases on this stuff. |
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Post by kbareit on Dec 27, 2019 18:01:12 GMT -5
I'd be bummed not getting the pipe but as long as I got my money back I'd be a happy camper.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2019 18:17:24 GMT -5
This has happened to me numerous times and it can really Peeve me off, depending on the item. I think some here may have misunderstood why Mike is mad, its because it was NOT stated that the item was for sale elsewhere at the same time. Knowing this would not have peeved me off or Mike if they had only stated it was for sale in store ALSO. IMHO a heads up to this is only proper out of respect to your customers.
To be fair though, I doubt that Ebay would tolerate a seller stating that it is also for sale in the store, for fear of someone calling the store (easily found on the net) and depriving Ebay of their fees.... My wife found a guy that resells refurbished Teddy Ruxpin's on Ebay, for hefty prices, but if he refurbishes yours he can do it cheaply....You need to have the Navajo Code talkers and the NSA work in conjunction to get the guy's phone number.Ebay really covers their bases on this stuff. Well, then if eBay doesn't allow it I can only think of one person in the wrong here...........The Seller! |
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Post by insignia100 on Dec 27, 2019 18:44:03 GMT -5
Would mentioning it in the listing made any difference? Would the OP not have bought the pipe if he knew it was for sale elsewhere (in which case, the end result is the same)? If it was mentioned it was for sale elsewhere, but someone bought it in the store and they didn't have enough time to end the listing again, would the seller be less mad? Honestly, I really don't understand the problem here. As long as you got a refund, what's the issue? Sure, you can be bummed, but seriously, there are worse business practices out there...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2019 19:10:43 GMT -5
Would mentioning it in the listing made any difference? Would the OP not have bought the pipe if he knew it was for sale elsewhere (in which case, the end result is the same)? If it was mentioned it was for sale elsewhere, but someone bought it in the store and they didn't have enough time to end the listing again, would the seller be less mad? Honestly, I really don't understand the problem here. As long as you got a refund, what's the issue? Sure, you can be bummed, but seriously, there are worse business practices out there... Yes it would have made a difference, if I were to see that it is posted for sale elsewhere I would have been prepared for it being sold and not being able to purchase it. Ya can't expect the seller to sit on his PC all day to update the sale the minute someone purchases it else where, that's a given. All we want is the heads up of it being sold elsewhere. So again, YES it matters.
And as far as worse business practices, there all bad if they don't think of the consumer/ buyer, doesn't matter if there worse or better, there all bad and shouldn't be practiced. Just because many do it doesn't make it right or acceptable. The big problem is that people get used to being treated like a turd on a bench and start felling its acceptable when it aint. I've been a seller on eBay and on a website for well over 15 years and always let my customers know every detail. I treat them the way I wish to be treated. Ron 3:13  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2019 19:18:24 GMT -5
Then there are some vendors I wont buy from because the people who run them are arseholes. Briar Blues comes to mind and I can name more. McCranies is not on my list but then again I place orders by a thing called a Fing phone with smaller vendors.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 27, 2019 21:45:55 GMT -5
One less competitor! Yay. If you can't stand the heat.....
Buy at the local store.
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Post by Penzaholic on Dec 28, 2019 4:40:18 GMT -5
Aw, come on, don't be so hard on them.
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Post by briarbuck on Dec 28, 2019 11:40:45 GMT -5
People are entitled to feel however they want. IMHO flaming a singular vendor in a forum is the final and last resort when all else has failed. This is a very small community. McCrannies is tops for me. Bought many a can of red va from them that are decaying in my basement.
As Grandma said, if you don't have something positive to say...may as well not say anything at all.
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Post by peteguy on Dec 28, 2019 12:34:40 GMT -5
McCranies is my favorite vendor of all time (pipe related). I understand the frustration of buying something that isn't in stock as well.
I have no problem with venting on our forum about a seller. We are all adults and should be able to handle this discussion. Some people are not comfortable going the direct route, don't like conflict or whatever. This does not change my opinion of McCranies. I will continue to hold them as my favorite.
Maybe McCranies will get wind of this and change there practices. Honestly, how hard is it to cancel an auction? I suppose it could have been a bang bang kind of thing. In that case, offer up a free pipe cleaner pack or something on the next purchase.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 28, 2019 13:01:57 GMT -5
It's the holidays and people get busy. I'm inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt. Stuff happens and nobody was hurt. It's only a pipe.
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Post by qmechanics on Dec 28, 2019 14:42:49 GMT -5
 Sort of.....  If one wishes a positively negative reply from a number of Patchers, I suggest writing about the shop that shall not be named. Now some, including myself, will respond on how the shop serves its purposes. Then the merry go round will continue until we all are tired of it.
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Post by greeneyes on Dec 28, 2019 22:49:38 GMT -5
Selling one item by posting on multiple forums/platforms such as Craigslist, for example, where the buyer is forced to *contact* the seller--that's one thing.
Selling one item on multiple point-of-sale platforms where two or more individuals can actually purchase the same item--that's just asking for trouble.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Dec 28, 2019 23:24:38 GMT -5
Not to be a contrarian here, but I for one like the folks @ McCranies.
I've had the good fortune of visiting 2 of their shops, in the Charlotte NC area, on numerous occasions.
Always found their prices fair and their staff accommodating.
Just my $0.02
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Post by monbla256 on Dec 29, 2019 0:09:39 GMT -5
Selling one item by posting on multiple forums/platforms such as Craigslist, for example, where the buyer is forced to *contact* the seller--that's one thing. Selling one item on multiple point-of-sale platforms where two or more individuals can actually purchase the same item--that's just asking for trouble. |
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Post by SCF Dan on Dec 29, 2019 9:16:01 GMT -5
IMHO flaming a singular vendor in a forum is the final and last resort when all else has failed. This is a very small community. Agreed, and I'll add that if you're going to refer to a company as "e-prey" three times in your complaint, then it's probably not a good idea for you to buy from that site in the first place. |
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Post by sperrytops on Dec 29, 2019 13:31:32 GMT -5
Would mentioning it in the listing made any difference? Would the OP not have bought the pipe if he knew it was for sale elsewhere (in which case, the end result is the same)? If it was mentioned it was for sale elsewhere, but someone bought it in the store and they didn't have enough time to end the listing again, would the seller be less mad? Honestly, I really don't understand the problem here. As long as you got a refund, what's the issue? Sure, you can be bummed, but seriously, there are worse business practices out there... With eBay, if a merchant is selling something, I always assume they have that item for sale on multiple platforms or locations. They're running a business, for goodness sake. They'd be foolish not to. Amazon merchants who ship direct are doing the same thing. |
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