GRRR damn lying seller

[chadtower]

Okay, I got a great deal on this item, the seller was barely communicative... never gave me enough info to make a payment, then left me negative feedback saying I didn't honor my bid. I leave him neg for being a dickhead, and he follows up with a lie... GRRRR.

http://cgi2.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=*greatdealz2004*

[Gamereviewgod]

sw14yrs( 0 ) Jun-11-03 11:03:59 PDT 3020982546 S
Complaint : He never communicated with me nor told me the address and now my feedback is bad
Response by *greatdealz2004* - EBAYER STATED THAT HE WAS 14,REFUSEDTO SELLTO MINORS, IT ISAGAINST EBAY POLICY!

What's with this?? The game was Mega Man 64. Why wouldn't he sell it to a minor....this guy is an idiot..

[Sniderman]

Uh, this guy had 30 negatives before you even bid. Man, there's no WAY I would've even dealt with this guy - "good deal" or not.

[dave2236]

Theres no way I would buy games from that person. Look at all those negs.

Also I had someone do that to me. Never answered emails or told me where to send money order. week later they left me a neg for not communicating. I left him a neg back for being an ahole and wrecking my 100%

[Darth Vader]

With all those negs, I am surprised ebay hasn't kicked him off yet!

[dave2236]

thats what I was thinking, why didn't he get booted? They must be spaced out and maybe he complains to ebay first saying they are all nonpaying bidders?

[Griking]

You won't get kicked by just having regative feedback, the buyer/seller has to file a complaint against you.

[chadtower]

I definitely should have been more careful about reading feedback.

[esquire]

What's with this?? The game was Mega Man 64. Why wouldn't he sell it to a minor....this guy is an idiot..

As a general rule, you should never sell to a minor. By law, they cannot legally enter into a contract. Moreover, if you do contract with a minor, they have up to one year after obtaining the age of majority to rescind the contract and get their money back. Therefore, as a seller you'd be screwed.

Granted, with small money items it shouldn't really matter, but imagine if it was a ps2 system or a rare game like Stadium Events.

[punkoffgirl]

You should quote him this: (directly from the User Agreement)
1. Membership Eligibility.
Our services are available only to, and may only be used by individuals who can form legally binding contracts under applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing, our services are not available to children (persons under the age of 18) or to temporarily or indefinitely suspended eBay members. If you are a under the age of 18, you can use this service only in conjunction with, and under the supervision of your parents or guardians. If you do not qualify, please do not use our Site. Further, your eBay account (including feedback) and User ID may not be transferred or sold to another party. If you are registering as a business entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind the entity to this Agreement.

[chadtower]

Wow... that makes perfect sense but I was never aware of that fact about ebay rules. That's good to know.

[dave2236]

Wow, I was only 16 when I started using ebay. You mean me as a minor could have filed some complaint and got my slot machine for free??

Man I didn't know I could be young and irresponsible.