[R-390] Non-Delivered Goods-Ebay

[Jhowings@aol.com]

After many e-mails to the seller after sending a bank money order and 
receiving nothing but excuses why my
item wasn't shipped, then no responses at all, I did this:
I made copies of the original Ebay Ad, my bid acceptance,
the money order(available-cashed from the bank) and of 
all e-mails & responses.  I then went to the US Post Office
and got a "Mail Fraud Complaint" complaint form ( I had
mailed the money order to the seller) and filed all with the
USPS.  It is a "Fraud" because I submited payment for
"goods to be delivered" which after 3 months hac never
been.  Been 3 months since I did that, may never get my
$200.00+ back, BUT the seller might be surprised if/when
USPS comes after him.  Also if you know an Attorney who
for a slight fee, draft  a "letter" to the seller regarding the
"non-performance" of a contract, that might help.  Another
thing, if the seller lives in a medium or small town, you can
contact the local police, explain the situation and ask for
their help in the matter, maybe, if they allow, file a report
with copies of all documents to accompany it.  All of this
may not result in getting your money back, BUT IT SURE
MADE ME FEEL BETTER THAT  A DISHONEST (the
nice term) SELLER WAS NOT GETTING  AWAY WITH
THE DEAL.  As for Ebay, they don't care as indicated by
the small blue print on each listing page.  Joe  K0AHD


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