[quote name='bileanddecay']
I don't think I made a mistake here. First of all, you see the listing title before you ever get a good glimpse of the image associated to it. And, as a general rule to anyone purchasing anything, you should always read the description, without fail. Of course, if it turns out that a new buyer happens to win the auction, I potentially get screwed, but I tend to have a lot of faith in people.
My faith, however, is tapering of in this instance. I just sent the third request for fulfillment. Some people just aren't as astute and proactive as others - he still has about 2 days and another funds request before I stick the negative feedback on him.[/quote]
Yes but those general rules don't apply when dealing with ebay a majority of the time.
Buyers look at pictures and either make assumptions or make an impulse bid without reading the auction. Believe me I have sold over 1500 items on ebay I have seen just about every kind of buyer, nut, pshyco, etc.. thier is. Hell the ebay stalker I had from 2 years ago has returned.
I have sold broken items that clearly stated in the title and auction that it was broken and for parts only. Yet I still had morons win it then complain it did'nt work.
Then I had buyers win auctions and then try to use paypal when I clearly stated in big bold letters that I don't accept paypal, only to get neutral and negative feedback because they were just to stupid to read. (although I now accept paypal)
So what you think might be common sense is'nt so common when dealing with ebay buyers.