MetalPSI Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, MadGenius said: Now the question of feedback. I am going to hammer the star ratings, but I think this warrants a more overt warning to potential buyers. I think neutral might be the way to go. Seller did not take proper precautions to protect the slab for shipping and the slab itself is super dirty and gross. Just make sure you use gross as the sentence qualifier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domo Arigato Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 57 minutes ago, MadGenius said: Pages are peeking out a little under the right side of the cover. Can't tell if that was like that before from the pics in the listing. Might be nothing or it could be something. At least you got a free booger in the upper right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadGenius Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 17 minutes ago, Domo Arigato said: At least you got a free booger in the upper right. Score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cousin itt Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Free boogers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B2D327 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Domo Arigato said: At least you got a free booger in the upper right. Maybe it’s a signed variant too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domo Arigato Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 minute ago, B2D327 said: Maybe it’s a signed variant too In my opinion, that's just a regular booger and it looks too small to sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B2D327 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Domo Arigato said: In my opinion, that's just a regular booger and it looks too small to sign. Every booger has a signature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobotski Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 More like earwax or poop. Smell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I only read first post so-book still in quantum state for me! JJ-4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyComics Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Then you are doomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s-man Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Uh oh...MG hasn't posted since Friday...this. is. not. good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadGenius Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 41 minutes ago, s-man said: Uh oh...MG hasn't posted since Friday...this. is. not. good! I'm alive. I do have a persistent cough though... ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, MadGenius said: I'm alive. I do have a persistent cough though... Seems to be going around... Had congestion and cough for a week, but still have the cough about 2 weeks later.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not A Clone Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickdemeato Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 On 2/22/2020 at 12:08 AM, MadGenius said: Now the question of feedback. I am going to hammer the star ratings, but I think this warrants a more overt warning to potential buyers. I think neutral might be the way to go. Seller did not take proper precautions to protect the slab for shipping and the slab itself is super dirty and gross. Are you not going to talk to the seller before leaving feedback? I would not be happy to get a slab like that either but it did arrive undamaged. Maybe asking about the p&p pricing. If you get a poor response fill your boots on the feedback, but talk first, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadGenius Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 20 hours ago, nickdemeato said: Are you not going to talk to the seller before leaving feedback? I would not be happy to get a slab like that either but it did arrive undamaged. Maybe asking about the p&p pricing. If you get a poor response fill your boots on the feedback, but talk first, no? I'm not sure what I'd be asking the seller for in this scenario. If it was damaged I would be returning it. I think Neutral feedback is fair because the packing was subpar and the slab was VERY dirty which isn't acceptible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickdemeato Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 2 hours ago, MadGenius said: I'm not sure what I'd be asking the seller for in this scenario. If it was damaged I would be returning it. I think Neutral feedback is fair because the packing was subpar and the slab was VERY dirty which isn't acceptible. How about "Hi I have received the item but I am a little unhappy with the way I have received it. First I paid $x (x because I cant be bothered to go back and check) to have it shipped and you've stuck it in a padded envelope. I feel I have been over charged for the P&P costs. Second the slab itself while not cracked or scratched has arrived really dirty. Like really, I even think there might be a booger on it. Is there anything that can be done regarding the p&p costs or the price on the slab due to the dirty condition it has arrived in? Thanks for taking the time to review my message, I hope to hear from you soon." If they reply positively then great. Work from there. If not thank them for the reply and leave the feedback. I mean it cant be that surprising to hear "hey, maybe speak to the seller first". At least give the person a chance. If I was the seller I would throw some money back to you to try and secure the positive feedback, they may do the same. Krismusic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 1 hour ago, nickdemeato said: How about "Hi I have received the item but I am a little unhappy with the way I have received it. First I paid $x (x because I cant be bothered to go back and check) to have it shipped and you've stuck it in a padded envelope. I feel I have been over charged for the P&P costs. Second the slab itself while not cracked or scratched has arrived really dirty. Like really, I even think there might be a booger on it. Is there anything that can be done regarding the p&p costs or the price on the slab due to the dirty condition it has arrived in? Thanks for taking the time to review my message, I hope to hear from you soon." If they reply positively then great. Work from there. If not thank them for the reply and leave the feedback. I mean it cant be that surprising to hear "hey, maybe speak to the seller first". At least give the person a chance. If I was the seller I would throw some money back to you to try and secure the positive feedback, they may do the same. I agree with contacting the seller.. but did the OP over pay for the shipping? was it Free shipping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domo Arigato Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 8 hours ago, Krismusic said: I agree with contacting the seller.. but did the OP over pay for the shipping? was it Free shipping? See below. On 2/21/2020 at 5:01 PM, MadGenius said: I just realized I paid a robust $13.75 for shipping on the eBay listing. You think that would have ensured boxed shipping. Think again!! On 2/21/2020 at 5:04 PM, MadGenius said: The package weighed 1.1 lbs. Shipping it in a free Priority Mail box would not have added anything to the $9.90 the seller paid to ship it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadGenius Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 Ultimately I decided it wasn't worth my time to haggle over a few bucks. Also I believe the public service of exposing the sellers lackluster packing to potential buyers is more important than squeezing out a few extra dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...