Nominating Top City Comics 12 12

[skypinkblu]

It should be noted that Top City has been online a number of times since @BuscemasAvengersposted, with no response here.

[Funnybooks]

[ExNihilo]

1 hour ago, skypinkblu said:

Personally, I think a reasonable solution would be for him to refund the value of the book you did not receive. Since he sold the book, he must have received compensation for the book, so there is no reason for him not to compensate you. If funds are short, I see a lot of books on eBay, perhaps he could put one or two up for auction.

The problem I see with this is the fact that he appears to be in a lot of debt from other transactions and any liquid cash is tied up in essentials (food, utilities, roof), already out the door to appease other debtors, or spent flipping new books in a perpetual ponzi scheme.

[mattn792]

21 minutes ago, ExNihilo said:

The problem I see with this is the fact that he appears to be in a lot of debt from other transactions and any liquid cash is tied up in essentials (food, utilities, roof), already out the door to appease other debtors, or spent flipping new books in a perpetual ponzi scheme.

The “your money was spent before it even got here” response to Polonsky was very telling about TCC’s level of professionalism.  And it’s only gotten worse since then.

[Callaway29]

I don't think there was anything wrong with Polonsky's request for the book to be shipped same day as check sent. It was a REQUEST that was AGREED to... He could have said no, but he didn't...

Top City is in the wrong here, and I will be avoiding like the plague...

 

Edited February 27, 2021 by Callaway29

[thehumantorch]

31 minutes ago, mattn792 said:

The “your money was spent before it even got here” response to Polonsky was very telling about TCC’s level of professionalism.  And it’s only gotten worse since then.

And that's certainly concerning.  We may not think about the 'financial stability' of the person we're dealing with but perhaps we should.  It's safer dealing with a Bob Storms or another seller with significant resources rather than someone who's leveraged and one misstep away from disaster.

[badback83]

23 minutes ago, thehumantorch said:

And that's certainly concerning.  We may not think about the 'financial stability' of the person we're dealing with but perhaps we should.  It's safer dealing with a Bob Storms or another seller with significant resources rather than someone who's leveraged and one misstep away from disaster.

Agreed.  Personally, I always hold the payment until I know there is no issue with the buyer.  I don’t sell a lot, so it’s easier to do I suppose.  
 

I find it odd that a seller that has the type of inventory that Top City supposedly has, doesn’t have some sort of “pool of cash” always set aside in case a customer isn’t happy and needs to refund, or partial refund or whatever.  

[crassus]

Whatever the complexities of these two cases, I think the 72hr clock on this started yesterday when both buyers officially nominated the seller to the PL. It is my understanding that one of the two buyers has sent their PM notification today. That said, when that clock runs out each buyer will make the call whether to put the seller on the PL or give him more time. Whether the seller deserves more time is entirely up to the buyers. 

My  is that whatever the responsibility of Polonsky in cutting short the original deal, the seller has at least twice indicated that he had agreed to refund Polonsky by 20 Feb. While Polonsky has been criticized for bailing on the deal prior to the 30 days it is the case that by agreeing to the refund the seller had accepted both the end of the deal and the new obligation to issue the refund. In the case of BuscemasAvengers the normal 30 day rule has applied as the seller was under a clear and undisputed obligation to make right his own shipping error and to make the buyer whole in a timely fashion.

I think both buyers, whatever the different circumstances of their deals with the seller, have demonstrated a lot of flexibility in the interests of creating a pathway for the seller to meet his obligations. Polonsky has since twice amended the date for a refund or suggested that it was flexible in the interests of giving the seller a fair chance to pay. The latest deadline was yesterday Friday 26 February, and as of this posting I do not believe Polonsky has received his refund.  It is also the case that Polonsky has faced the music, acknowledged his mistakes, and politely answered to questions and criticism. It is also the case that the subsequent nomination put forward by BuscemasAvengers, and the reports of other concerned Boardies, has appeared in some respects to vindicate Polonsky. Likewise, BuscemasAvengers has given the seller numerous options for completing the deal. 

Edited February 27, 2021 by crassus

[jsilverjanet]

Smells like Hall of Shame coming 

 

[wombat]

Top City might as well say he has no return policy. The money you pay for books is spent before you send it. 

[badback83]

I find it interesting there has been no response.  

[Domo Arigato]

1 hour ago, wombat said:

Top City might as well say he has no return policy. The money you pay for books is spent before you send it. 

A check of his most recent eBay feedback reveals a neutral feedback for.....you guessed it.....

"Seller ignores return requests, although they advertise returns accepted!"

 

[ExNihilo]

8 hours ago, DocHoppus182 said:

I find it odd that a seller that has the type of inventory that Top City supposedly has, doesn’t have some sort of “pool of cash” always set aside

If not for refunds, certainly to buy up any inventory that becomes available to him.

6 hours ago, jsilverjanet said:

Smells like Hall of Shame coming 

Time to start warming up those fingers @Buzzetta.  

[Buzzetta]

6 hours ago, ExNihilo said:

If not for refunds, certainly to buy up any inventory that becomes available to him.

Time to start warming up those fingers @Buzzetta.  

[Funnybooks]

6 minutes ago, Buzzetta said:

[Polonsky]

I want to thank everyone for the support and kind words. It means a lot to me, immensely. 

Now if only this would end

[ExNihilo]

5 hours ago, Funnybooks said:

Would it be though?  I can never remember the rules, but if Top City refunds Polonsky and compensates BuscemasAvengers with either cash or an equivalent book, isn't that enough to keep him off the HoS?  Isn't making the offended party whole all it takes?

[Funnybooks]

10 minutes ago, ExNihilo said:

Would it be though?  I can never remember the rules, but if Top City refunds Polonsky and compensates BuscemasAvengers with either cash or an equivalent book, isn't that enough to keep him off the HoS?  Isn't making the offended party whole all it takes?

“If ifs and buts were candy and nuts, we'd all have a merry Christmas.”

[Bird]

we have to drop the filibuster while we have the numbers on our side, regardless of the rules that USED TO exist

excuse me?...this isn't about a national minimum wage? this is about rational maximum rage?

never mind

 

[DR.X]

22 hours ago, DocHoppus182 said:

23 hours ago, thehumantorch said:

And that's certainly concerning.  We may not think about the 'financial stability' of the person we're dealing with but perhaps we should.  It's safer dealing with a Bob Storms or another seller with significant resources rather than someone who's leveraged and one misstep away from disaster.

Agreed.  Personally, I always hold the payment until I know there is no issue with the buyer.  I don’t sell a lot, so it’s easier to do I suppose.  

Bingo. I never spend a dime until I have heard back from the buyer he's good, then its off to the crack house. And this guys excuse that he owed 20K elsewhere is not acceptable. What a crock of krap.

I got a head ache reading this thread but found true value in it what Domo said about writing a check for his next purchase, or kicking himself in the nuts. LOL.

This whole list b.s excuses reminded me of this.