tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post1638713176950492030..comments2024-03-10T21:19:25.587-07:00Comments on Wsprsweetly of Cottages: ~HERE'S THE DISH ON THE DISHES..~Wsprsweetly Of Cottageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17990765326246470929noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-18231746023128224862014-08-18T21:03:56.858-07:002014-08-18T21:03:56.858-07:00Mona - The dishes are beautiful, but clearly misre...Mona - The dishes are beautiful, but clearly misrepresented. I imagine the S&H was significant. I buy things frequently on Ebay and in over a 1,000 purchases have only been ripped off 2 times & had to open a few cases when sellers would not respond. Be prepared for 2 possibilities. Either the woman will tell you to return them for a refund, but Ebay sticks you with the cost of return S&H or if the woman does respond She may be reasonable & reduce the price accordingly & give you a partial refund. If she is cranky she can tell you that she will only issue a refund if everything is returned & you are left footing the return shipping + insurance and have to repack it all the way it came to you. She would be crazy not to work something out with you since the odds of more pieces breaking in another shipping just take devalue the set more. If you really want to keep the set, was it insured at fair market value & if you collect the insurance money do you also get to keep the dishes? I would think so. I hate that part where the buyers has to pay the return shipping when the seller was the one who made the mistake. I would leave frank feedback so other buyers can know how she treats her buyers. I can't abide it when they misrepresent such obvious flaws.<br /><br />I have learned that with fragile items, before I even bid/buy, I ask the seller how the item will be shipped & how they plan to wrap the items. Most are profession in how they wrap the items & box them up. There are those who sell everything they find at garage sales & are clueless about mailing fragile items. I found a rare 140 year old Spode cup & saucer in the pattern I collect and the lady put both pieces in a plastic produce bag, slipped it into a brown lunch bag and taped it closed. When it arrived it was mostly dust & a few bits. It made it all those years only to meet a terrible end because of a clueless seller.<br />Good luck & hope to hear of a happy resolution. Ellen in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484004145095198712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-52058778014069437492014-08-18T16:18:42.206-07:002014-08-18T16:18:42.206-07:00Those dishes are just beautiful! I hate they were...Those dishes are just beautiful! I hate they were broken. Such a shame. I wonder what will happen. Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-17141603516021756092014-08-18T04:27:53.566-07:002014-08-18T04:27:53.566-07:00Mona, as so many others have posted, I hope there ...Mona, as so many others have posted, I hope there is a successful resolution for you. Certainly, the seller should have been more upfront and honest in describing the items. The breakages may not have been her fault, so the shipper is definitely at fault. I have bought and sold on ebay and once had to issue a refund when the buyer complained that I had nit described WHERE an item was made, yet nothing was defective. Ebay sided with the buyer as I hope they will in your case. I was able to later resell the item, a digital camera.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-57070291386329892832014-08-17T17:29:51.532-07:002014-08-17T17:29:51.532-07:00I am sorry that your set of dishes arrived in such...I am sorry that your set of dishes arrived in such sad condition, and that it seems that some of them may have been chipped/cracked before she even sent them. I was thinking that maybe the seller took them to one of those places that packs the items and then ships them for the seller. It is a shame that they were not packed more protectively for shipping.<br /><br /> It would be difficult to pack ceramics to keep them safe during shipping. I guess wrapping them in padding and putting in a box, and then padding that box some more and putting it into another box.<br /><br />I hope you can get refunded for the pieces that are broken. The lady seemed like a nice person who just wanted to find a good place for her set of dishes at the time I read your original post about the dishes.<br /><br />Some commenters said that she must have been blind to have not noticed the damage to the set of dishes. Seriously, she may be blind and didn't realize the older chips and breaks in the pieces. But the completely broken during shipping pieces is something else. It is unfortunate that things turned out the way they did.<br />I hope it all works out for the best in the very near future.susie @ persimmon moon cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653330247272673990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-54925414551679530942014-08-17T15:18:02.535-07:002014-08-17T15:18:02.535-07:00Oh wow!!! What a saga!!!
Not doing ebay, I don&#...Oh wow!!! What a saga!!!<br /><br />Not doing ebay, I don't have any idea about what one does, in this situation. <br /><br />But I wish you well...<br /><br />Tessa~Tessa~ Here there be musinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661988938395877761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-229935729552167062014-08-17T13:11:21.996-07:002014-08-17T13:11:21.996-07:00Oh gosh, Mona, what a disappointment this must be....Oh gosh, Mona, what a disappointment this must be. They are beautiful dishes and I'm so sorry they arrived this way. The dishonest seller should be banned from selling again! Hopefully the majority of the dishes are okay and you will enjoy them. Take care!Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-22454863349988510232014-08-17T12:47:46.858-07:002014-08-17T12:47:46.858-07:00what a shame, they are lovely, I hope you get some...what a shame, they are lovely, I hope you get some satisfaction,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-16253791259841218832014-08-17T12:14:03.829-07:002014-08-17T12:14:03.829-07:00Oh no, what a shame about all the broken dishes. ...Oh no, what a shame about all the broken dishes. They're so pretty and you must have been looking forward to receiving them. Hopefully you can get it all worked out, but that won't fix the dishes. Betsy@My Salvaged Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120247339822621125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-12014549892542955392014-08-17T07:57:52.268-07:002014-08-17T07:57:52.268-07:00Mona so sorry to hear that the woman miss presente...Mona so sorry to hear that the woman miss presented the dishes she sold you. I hope you can get this all straightened out to your satisfaction. She should not be allowed to sale on ebay. Have a blessed day. MadelineMadeline's Albumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12521816495696902218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-74328458672639393802014-08-17T07:25:02.454-07:002014-08-17T07:25:02.454-07:00Why is it we start out with such an honest heart, ...Why is it we start out with such an honest heart, happy expectation, thoughts of " just what we have dreamed about", trust in the result . . . AND<br />receive the opposite . . .<br />You have ever right to speak to this, <br />contest to the chips and breaks <br />and receive recognition from this eBay sale . . .<br />Better yet, . . . compensation returned!<br />Unbelievable . . . <br />One would have had to gave been blind to not notice the condition . . .<br />Still . . . I am wondering what you are going to do now.<br />Leaving me with a cliff hanger!<br />HUGS my dear . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-6774669295857637172014-08-17T07:19:52.920-07:002014-08-17T07:19:52.920-07:00Mona, I think you were ripped off big time...it wi...Mona, I think you were ripped off big time...it will be a fight to get your money back, I am sure.<br />Please let us all know the name of the seller so that none of us ever buys from her...she is very deceitful in her description and obviously has no clue on how to pack breakables.<br />Best wishes for a good turnout to this disastrous purchase.Marigenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313503976938859618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-85512357902980231882014-08-17T06:26:13.756-07:002014-08-17T06:26:13.756-07:00Oh I am so sorry some were broken, this is sad. I...Oh I am so sorry some were broken, this is sad. I think this lady should not be selling on Ebay. She is kind of a mess.Marty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-9141084689273603612014-08-17T06:21:08.340-07:002014-08-17T06:21:08.340-07:00Sure sorry this happened to you. The fact that she...Sure sorry this happened to you. The fact that she won't respond is a sure sign she did something wrong...not describing the dishes as they really were..and possibly sending you broken dishes to start with. Also, they should have been packed a whole lot better. What a shame...hope you get every bit of your money back.And, I hope you post her Ebay name so none of us will do business with her. Of course, if you turn her in to Ebay, they will probably bar her from selling there.<br />hugs to you, dear one. Keep us informed. xoxobj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-19151016968667836522014-08-17T06:11:08.467-07:002014-08-17T06:11:08.467-07:00I am so sorry.I am so sorry.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-8777432361996150172014-08-17T05:47:51.351-07:002014-08-17T05:47:51.351-07:00Oh what a terrible shame I know how much you were ...Oh what a terrible shame I know how much you were looking forward to them. They are pretty. Hug BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-34383233825540934962014-08-17T05:31:52.563-07:002014-08-17T05:31:52.563-07:00Oh so sorry about the broken dishes and that they ...Oh so sorry about the broken dishes and that they were not described accurately! Hope you get some communication from the seller! Sending HUGS your way! Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511604348057625922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-82714568454137255272014-08-17T05:05:46.082-07:002014-08-17T05:05:46.082-07:00Mona, Mona, what a take down this lady is. Your he...Mona, Mona, what a take down this lady is. Your heart must have dropped to your shoes when you found the broken plates and chipped pieces. Don't forget to take it further. Keep us informed I feel so sorry for you. Yes it might be just plates, but those plates cost money, which is always in short supply in my house.<br />Hugs kayKays Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827563377809065783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-64509467591637069632014-08-17T04:49:51.054-07:002014-08-17T04:49:51.054-07:00Oops, and I forgot to tell you that I almost did t...Oops, and I forgot to tell you that I almost did the same thing at a buy n sell from in this area. There was a teacup and saucer and some dishes - lady said the same thing - great condition blah, blah, blah. Fortunately I was able to go see them with cash in purse. Got there and cup was not as described and did not match the saucer and dishes had CRACKS and chips. NO, I did not buy them. I came home and reported her to Buy n Sell and they banned her from their site?? Remember, EBAY will be good to you, get a hold of them and keep in touch with them.LilliStJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06771499579700164919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-88696616052423874242014-08-17T04:46:17.807-07:002014-08-17T04:46:17.807-07:00I agree with Sandra - if you cannot go see them or...I agree with Sandra - if you cannot go see them or meet halfway, those places EBay or Selling Places always have crooks. Sometimes people misrepresent their product and if EBay gets wind of it, yes, they will ban herd, however, you said you cannot get in touch with her. EBay themselves will be good to you, but talk to them and keep in touch with them and keep a copy of any letters/documents they send you. I am thinking the dishes were probably broken prior to delivery for those UPS or Courier guys are very good at handling their deliveries. I hope you handled this through paypal or your bank and not a cheque. Keep in touch with EBay for they are supposed to have a good reputation but do remember, customers do get bitten from time to time because of misrepresentations. Continue this post as you have news. Big hugz to you honey and my Maine PH fella. Love you both. xoLilliStJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06771499579700164919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-38861557614168744522014-08-17T03:58:15.735-07:002014-08-17T03:58:15.735-07:00I am thinking they might not have been broken in t...I am thinking they might not have been broken in transport but broken before she sent them.. people will do anything..they are really pretty and i have no advice to give. i wish you luck with this..a shame about th e platters, they were lovely... MadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-70814697944522882372014-08-17T02:15:08.224-07:002014-08-17T02:15:08.224-07:00I read the amount of boxes. 6 is still not enough....I read the amount of boxes. 6 is still not enough.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13800999516616856785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-88974930150609927862014-08-17T02:13:38.698-07:002014-08-17T02:13:38.698-07:00Mona it does seem this lady has misrepresented her...Mona it does seem this lady has misrepresented her china.It should get her banned from selling on EBAY.<br />There is always the problem of people doing that to you and I would certainly contact them now with pictures and the letters from the lady. Surely there is enough pieces of good china to make a set but the pieces that broke like cups and platters are more expensive. There should have been several boxes...for all those dishes and lots of packing. What a shame...Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13800999516616856785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-2201798292370223942014-08-17T00:26:15.062-07:002014-08-17T00:26:15.062-07:00How disappointing. I hope and pray this all gets ...How disappointing. I hope and pray this all gets resolved. You deserve to have what you paid for. I know that Ebay has been fair with my sister in her dealings with people who have misrepresented their items. Just keep in touch wih them.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05673288414533354350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-91468783604547031372014-08-16T19:01:59.339-07:002014-08-16T19:01:59.339-07:00H was in the freight business for over 40 years an...H was in the freight business for over 40 years and packing is EVERYTHING! If it isn't packed good...it's going to get broke! I would hope that she will give you an adjustment for the chipped and broken pieces...that would be the right thing to do. Otherwise....the dishes are gorgeous and I am so glad that you got them...hugs, Penny Penny @ Penny's Vintage Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13053754941378412535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081468613531112998.post-24385097477846505512014-08-16T18:33:15.268-07:002014-08-16T18:33:15.268-07:00How disappointing...may it all get resolved satisf...How disappointing...may it all get resolved satisfactorily. Talk about false advertising...Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.com