Question Why the coverup?

Tom S. · 06-13-2013, 03:07 AM

The attempted buyer apparently made two purchases through Paypal, and due to the amounts, Paypal put a hold on the second purchase which is the one we are discussing. The seller decided they did not want to wait for the buyer to resolve the issue and cancelled the payment, which is their right.

There is/was no cover up, nor is there any reason to further discuss this matter.

MRRiley · 06-13-2013, 04:06 AM

Originally posted by tomwil

What conclusion would you come up with?

Since the camera was still listed as "for sale" I sure wouldn't have assumed it had been sold to a higher bidder. I would have concluded that I need to contact the seller to ask what was going on. And after they told me that PayPal had placed a hold on the transaction I would have accepted that and contacted PayPal to find out what was going on. I would not have gone off on a tear slandering a seller with a perfect marketplace reputation.

Btw, the rule clarifying the steps you take in a case like this have been clarified and expanded in the Marketplace rules.

Mike
PF Moderation Team

Blue · 06-13-2013, 05:16 AM

Originally posted by tomwil

There may be two sides to the story, but when one side is removed with no explanation, it casts doubt.

Shouldn't the questioned thread be temporarily removed from the Marketplace until the investigation is complete?

There was only one side posted at the time and that is the point. The poster never contacted the moderators either.

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06-13-2013, 03:07 AM	#16
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	The attempted buyer apparently made two purchases through Paypal, and due to the amounts, Paypal put a hold on the second purchase which is the one we are discussing. The seller decided they did not want to wait for the buyer to resolve the issue and cancelled the payment, which is their right. There is/was no cover up, nor is there any reason to further discuss this matter.

06-13-2013, 04:06 AM	#17
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Originally posted by tomwil What conclusion would you come up with? Since the camera was still listed as "for sale" I sure wouldn't have assumed it had been sold to a higher bidder. I would have concluded that I need to contact the seller to ask what was going on. And after they told me that PayPal had placed a hold on the transaction I would have accepted that and contacted PayPal to find out what was going on. I would not have gone off on a tear slandering a seller with a perfect marketplace reputation. Btw, the rule clarifying the steps you take in a case like this have been clarified and expanded in the Marketplace rules. Mike PF Moderation Team

06-13-2013, 05:16 AM	#18
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by tomwil There may be two sides to the story, but when one side is removed with no explanation, it casts doubt. Shouldn't the questioned thread be temporarily removed from the Marketplace until the investigation is complete? There was only one side posted at the time and that is the point. The poster never contacted the moderators either.