leighianson
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I'm pretty disappointed today as I thought I'd made a killer eBay purchase on a Suhr Bella.
The story is I've been pining for a Bella ever since I played one earlier this year.
A few nights ago I saw a Bella on eBay in Europe and I was able to ascertain from the pics that it was a 230V which is the same voltage as here in Australia. He had the amp for a Buy it Now price of $3000US (crazy I know), but a starting bid of $1500US with free international shipping! I put the starting bid on and was the only bidder. I thought great, even if I get charged Import tax when it hits Aussie shores I'll still get a great deal....
But, no, I got the eBay invoice today and the guys put shipping of $1100US! I then contact him with screen shots of his listing which clearly stated free standard international shipping. He then writes back saying $1500 is a rediculous price as he paid much more than that.... So he basically is admitting to jacking up the shipping to make up for a disappointing auction. Even thoufh this is clearly against eBay rules, he cancelled the sale and there's nothing I can do. I did leave very negative feedback but he'll probably just delete his account and start again
The story is I've been pining for a Bella ever since I played one earlier this year.
A few nights ago I saw a Bella on eBay in Europe and I was able to ascertain from the pics that it was a 230V which is the same voltage as here in Australia. He had the amp for a Buy it Now price of $3000US (crazy I know), but a starting bid of $1500US with free international shipping! I put the starting bid on and was the only bidder. I thought great, even if I get charged Import tax when it hits Aussie shores I'll still get a great deal....
But, no, I got the eBay invoice today and the guys put shipping of $1100US! I then contact him with screen shots of his listing which clearly stated free standard international shipping. He then writes back saying $1500 is a rediculous price as he paid much more than that.... So he basically is admitting to jacking up the shipping to make up for a disappointing auction. Even thoufh this is clearly against eBay rules, he cancelled the sale and there's nothing I can do. I did leave very negative feedback but he'll probably just delete his account and start again