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Originally Posted by DerekVinyard I looked up his feedback profile. More importantly his feedback left for others. He's only left feedback for 2 items which were both MSP/XBL codes. He left feedback for the 1600 MSP saying "First code didn't work, so he gave me another, no questions asked! Good seller!" Too much of a coincidence really.

He got a taste and now he just can't stop.

It's one thing to rip off a faceless corporation (part of a larger point -> )... but to rip off individual users on eBay..? Disgusting.

UPDATE! I received a response from one of the other sellers he has dealt with. I have saved the full eBay message as a PDF and added it to the PayPal dispute.

Here was the response:

Dear ticketusmaximus, Hello! yes.after bought,He open claim "It was given to me via E-Mail, when it should have been delivered via my address. I checked the rules, and it even says that electronic goods cannot be sold on eBay" This was stupid reason.So I response "He asked "send by e-mail" (Sent Date: Dec-23-12 00:45:28 PST) Dear gaogaokytoh, "Hello! It being Christmas, I was wondering if there is anyway you can send me the codes via my E-Mail Address? I am going to be at my family members house, and am going to need it then and there. Thanks for a speedy reply! " - usmc_products So Why seller claim this??" and eBay has decided to refund the buyer.This is not fair also,However I didnot refund.So I "Report this buyer" as use Buyer protection.(you can find your feedback site,This is new option)You should be record also.If many same case happened, ebay can suspend him. and I met one more same kind buyer(more terriable,tricky)ID: genovese9797 I sold XBOX live 12 month Card,and sent code by e-mail.and He told "Used already" This was totally brand new.But ebay decided"Full refund" even I bought ebay store.and He left negative.I lost $49,and feedback.later I found out his trick.He bought another seller cheaper one same time.Depend on ebay resolution center.80% not fair for seller.So Please careful this buyer also. - gaogaokytoh

Originally Posted by btw1217 His username is usmc_products My favorite part is where he kindly asked me to send him the code through eBay messages, and then once the PayPal claim was filed, told PayPal that it was against eBay ToS since 2008 to send codes through messages.

I added him to my block list. I like selling DLC over eBay, and I would prefer to avoid your situation.
I wonder if there's a public 'blocked buyers list' out there...

Originally Posted by GBAstar Yeah hopefully that's a lesson learned. 100% of the time you will lose a INR (Item Not Received) or an unauthorized use chargeback if you mail the item to ANY address OTHER then what is on the PayPal invoice. To have seller protection against a INR case you must be able to show delivery (by means of DC if the item is $249.99 or less or Signature Confirmation if it is $250 or more [including shipping]) to the address / zip code on the PayPal invoice. For an unauthorized use chargeback you just need to show proof of shipment (proof of delivery is nice but not needed) and it has to be to the address on the invoice as well.

Yup. Sure was. Im not sure if I explained myself clearly enough or not (was half asleep) The guy changed his paypal address after he paid, and before I shipped. Then emailed me. After I had shipped, he changed his address back. Sorry for the confusion.

Either way, he lost more getting banned on xbox than he spent on halo 3, but still aggravating none the less. I refuse to do auctions on ebay now. Buy it now only with immediate payment. Biggest reason I stopped auctions was because of people not paying. People can bid on 10 of the same items, all ending near each other, and choose which one they get lowest. Nothing us as a buyer can do incept for send a second chance offer (which rarely works because usually 24 hrs goes by.) Ive had this happen to me my last 20 auctions. All of them I had to relist 2-3 times. All buyers were 50+ in positive reviews. Disgusting what Ebay has turned into.

Originally Posted by sdoxas I added him to my block list. I like selling DLC over eBay, and I would prefer to avoid your situation. I wonder if there's a public 'blocked buyers list' out there...

There actually is a list here on CAG: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/...d.php?t=148600

I wish you luck with your case. I did however, lose one case, but I'm glad we have a great forums such as CAG, which made my life so much easier than to deal with eBay.

Another update. The other seller he bought from responded. Here was his response:

Dear ticketusmaximus, I had the exact same problem He even sent me this http://gyazo.com/97c429a4e32e8175edf6653b1c8ba2ca And than filed for a refund because it "Didnt work" - carter56711

He has filed disputes against all three sellers that he purchased from.

I have had problems with buying cards from Target.com , where the card simply was never activated to begin with. If you let those cards sit forever, and never verify that they are actively working, you probably are at fault for it. It's sad but true, I had to wait a few days for target.com to get my card to work which was a year card, but in the end glad it was resolved.

Typically you can type the code into Xbox Live before you sell a card, take a screenshot (with a capture device, or a camera, or a phone) and maybe even while taking the picture put the card in view with the code on the card to show as proof when you email the code, so no one can scam you out of money. But do verify your codes before you sell them to someone, because assuming is not the right thing to do. He very well may be scamming people but do as I suggested and scammers shouldn't use you as a target anymore.

Originally Posted by HyperG I have had problems with buying cards from Target.com , where the card simply was never activated to begin with. If you let those cards sit forever, and never verify that they are actively working, you probably are at fault for it. It's sad but true, I had to wait a few days for target.com to get my card to work which was a year card, but in the end glad it was resolved.

He's already contacted MS and verified the code was good & that it was also redeemed the same day he emailed the code to the buyer.

It's just a PoS buyer scamming people out of money so that he can get a free Xbox Live subscription. Makes me wonder if this is some kid that's screwing people over with his parent's PP account.

OP, I'd save those emails, that way there's proof other sellers are confirming he's pulled the same crap multiple times.

Originally Posted by tangytangerine He's already contacted MS and verified the code was good & that it was also redeemed the same day he emailed the code to the buyer. It's just a PoS buyer scamming people out of money so that he can get a free Xbox Live subscription. Makes me wonder if this is some kid that screwing people over with his parent's PP account. OP, I'd save those emails, that way there's proof other sellers are confirming he's pulled the same crap multiple times.

I made sure to contact them through eBay messages and saved copies as PDFs. I submitted both of the sellers' messages to PayPal. I hope they actually look at them.

Originally Posted by btw1217 I made sure to contact them through eBay messages and saved copies as PDFs. I submitted both of the sellers' messages to PayPal. I hope they actually look at them.

You have plenty of evidence supporting your case. Time to see just how fair Ebay is when dealing with disputes. I really hope you win

Is ebay ever fair to the sellers?

I'd mail it to him and then when you lose, contact the post office about postal fraud. The post office doesn't look kindly on this type of thing.

Surprised no one has mentioned this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271123531180

this scammer that the OP is dealing with apparently sold an avatar item and sent as email. even put "e-mail delivery" in not only the description but also the actual title!

if this guy did this to me, I might get some people I know in jersey to scout his address. maybe even call up the USMC and see if this guy is enlisted! wonder if anyone was ever discharged for something stupider that ebay fraud.

Luckily I've never had any issues on eBay. Always stomach turning to see stories like these. Perhaps you can take solace in the fact that this guy is such a lowlife and so poor that he has to do this stuff. Most likely he will stay that way for the rest of his life. You may have to concede defeat in this battle, but you have won the metaphorical war that is succeeding in life.

Originally Posted by cfootball1 Luckily I've never had any issues on eBay. Always stomach turning to see stories like these. Perhaps you can take solace in the fact that this guy is such a lowlife and so poor that he has to do this stuff. Most likely he will stay that way for the rest of his life. You may have to concede defeat in this battle, but you have won the metaphorical war that is succeeding in life.

I told my girlfriend something along the same lines when I was initially upset. Either that or he'll become a CEO at a major financial organization, it's a coin toss.

I doubt it, this is a microcosm of his entire existence. It takes a specific personality to go through this much effort for 30 freaking dollars. The guy can't even afford his Xbox Live.

I had no idea the way ebay has gone since I signed up here and read so many horror stories like this, last week I was reading about a guy who send some PS2 games and delayed sending them to buy sleeves for them and ended up getting done over. And a lad who had 2 items in his picture but the item was clearly stated as being sold separate yet still got shafted.

I worked in a bar years back and one of the patrons owner a garage. He sold 2 disc brakes with callipers and pads for £140 on ebay and got stitched up when the buyer returned worn ones to him in the box he sent them in ! Unfortunately, the seller 'Bish' as he was called, is a bit of a naughty lad and took the time to drive over to his house which was only a 1 hour drive away and take his brakes back and leave the scammer with a fractured eye socket and concussion.

Well, I've decided that if I lose this dispute, I'm walking away from eBay after 12 years of NEVER RECEIVING A SINGLE COMPLAINT. Sure, one bad apple in over 500 transactions is not bad odds, but if I can't count on eBay/PayPal to have my back against blatant abusers, then I don't want to sell there. Let them become a house of thieves if that's what they think is best. Most of what I sell is video game related. If only I knew somewhere else I could sell them. Oh wait, I do. Maybe it's where I should have stuck with in the first place.

What is this guy's account? So I can add him to blocked buyer.