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tanzmainiandevil

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Unfortunately those types are born without a conscience. Ebay is a dangerous place to buy gems from. Just sent back a tanz which cost me $28.00 in return postage. Just about anything bought online whether ebay or any other auction house is taking a risk. Unless you can see, touch and have a 100% guarantee on your purchase I'd advise against it. Even 100% positive feedback on ebay isn't always what it seems. Sorry bout your experience. Take care.
 

kelpie

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Finally a happy resolution to report. Paypal has ruled on my chargeback claim: "The case is closed because there is insufficient evidence to dispute the chargeback." I'm still out shipping and RH got a lab report for the stone at my expense. I'm glad we can put this thread to rest and hopefully all be more cautious in the future as a result of this ordeal.
 

chrono

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Kelpie,
I am hugely relieved and happy for you. There is NO reason why you shouldn't be refunded your money (minus shipping). $800 is NOT chump change. I am terribly sorry that you had to jump through so many hoops, waste so much time and endure such heartache and stress in the process. It is a horrible feeling to feel that trust of a vendor dissolve into nothingness.
 

cushioncutnut

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Chrono|1326977100|3106562 said:
Kelpie,
I am hugely relieved and happy for you. There is NO reason why you shouldn't be refunded your money (minus shipping). $800 is NOT chump change. I am terribly sorry that you had to jump through so many hoops, waste so much time and endure such heartache and stress in the process. It is a horrible feeling to feel that trust of a vendor dissolve into nothingness.


I agree! So glad it was resolved in your favor Kelpie!!!
 

Arcadian

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Happy it was resolved Kelpie but :shock: :-o I miss a lot when I'm not here!

-A
 

iLander

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That is fabulous news! :appl: :appl:
 

Deia

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So happy for you!!!!!!!
 

pregcurious

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I'm happy for you that this was resolved. For future buyers, how did you end up successfully communicating with Ebay?
 

Starzin

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Very pleased for you to hear it's resolved albeit with some loss, thank you for updating us.
 

minousbijoux

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Oh Kelpie, this is great news! I logged on thinking it was just a latecomer commiserating on your plight, but how happy to see that Paypal came through! Yes! and I hope this helps others who are thinking of selling...
 

FrekeChild

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YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

kelpie

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pregcurious|1326986592|3106647 said:
I'm happy for you that this was resolved. For future buyers, how did you end up successfully communicating with Ebay?
Thanks! eBay and paypal were no help at all. I took it to the creditcard company who initiated the chargeback with paypal. Always use a creditcard for paypal/eBay transactions!
 

pregcurious

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Good advice, Kelpie.
 

LD

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Oh Kelpie I am delighted for you. :appl: It just goes to show that persistence pays off and normally a ruling will be in your favour if fundamentally you're right.
 

Porridge

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Yay! Delighted to hear it Kelpie!!
 

Hera

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I'm so happy for you!!!

I think we all learned a great deal so thank you for sharing this (terrible) experience.
 

TravelingGal

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kelpie|1327007722|3106880 said:
pregcurious|1326986592|3106647 said:
I'm happy for you that this was resolved. For future buyers, how did you end up successfully communicating with Ebay?
Thanks! eBay and paypal were no help at all. I took it to the creditcard company who initiated the chargeback with paypal. Always use a creditcard for paypal/eBay transactions!

Yay Kelpie! Good advice as well. Does this mean that you got reimbursed, and that RH had to give the money back? Or do you get your money back, but RH got to keep what was paid her? She doesn't deserve a penny of that money, IMHO.

Either way, kudos to you for your persistence and grace in this situation.
 

SB621

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I'm so relieved for you Kelpie!!! I'm glad everything worked out in the end for you. And I agree to ALWAYS pay by credit card on paypal. It just gives you that much more protection. Woo hoo for getting back your $800!
 

jstarfireb

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Great news!!!
 

VapidLapid

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Very glad to hear this.
 

mastercutgems

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Bravo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So happy for you; never give up........

Dana
 

Aoife

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I'm so happy you finally have a resolution for this, Kelpie. I'm only sorry it took so long, and was such a frustrating and disillusioning process.
 

Lisa Loves Shiny

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Great news! :)
 

Haywood74

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glad that you got most of it back....good job in holding the course long enough for it to work out in your favor!
 

AprilBaby

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:appl: :appl: :appl: :appl: :appl:
 

Owies Nana

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I read this whole thread this evening. Ella, thank you for keeping the thread open for us to learn from this experience.

I am glad you got your money back, kelpie. Shopping with a credit card can be a real blessing...sometimes! :lol: :lol: :lol: :D
 

Meezermom

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I've been following this and so glad you finally got a positive resolution. Minus some costs, you got your money back, and that vendor got a bad reputation.
 
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