Re: [CGUYS] possible eBay scam: what to do?

2007-12-18 Thread Judy Cosler
I thought ebay had some sort of resolution process (or have they off loaded all of that to paypal?) Robert wrote: I purchased a software program from a "Buy it Now" sale at an eBay store. The store had 100% positive rating. The software is ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS2 FULL GENUINE SOFTWARE SEALED, wh

Re: [CGUYS] possible eBay scam: what to do?

2007-12-18 Thread Matthew Taylor
I seem to recall that you can actually put a stop on a cashiers check, but it is not free. You can see if the check has been presented for payment yet. On Dec 18, 2007, at 4:05 PM, Robert wrote: I purchased a software program from a "Buy it Now" sale at an eBay store. The store had 100%

Re: [CGUYS] CompUSA is dead. Long live Micro Center!

2007-12-18 Thread Jeff Wright
> Never seen one, probably never will. I really enjoyed browsing in > CompUSA back in the early days of the internet. Now I tend to shop > first at Newegg and Pricewatch. The DIY section of Micro Center puts CompUSA to shame. It's like comparing the hardware section at Target with Home Depot. Th

Re: [CGUYS] I'm so confused...need simple instructions. was:R

2007-12-18 Thread Paula Minor
This would be a sign that the cable provided knows it is running out of bandwidth and is trying various tricks to keep things from getting b This is pretty much what I had thought, too, and I called them and asked about it. They denied they were doing anything to alter or inhibit the band

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2007-12-18 Thread Paula Minor
Eric said: I have one question for Paula. Are you in Verizon territory? Ummm, not sure. I have Verizon for my cell carrier but I don't know if it's available here for land line or not. Paula IN/USA Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attr

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2007-12-18 Thread Paula Minor
Tom P said: Normally, DSL should not do that. This implies that some bandwidth is being consumed by NACs. The speed measuring sites do not seem to register NACs. Tom, what is "NAC"? I just checked the DSL speed and it was 962 down...and less than a minute later it was 2280 down. But no matter

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2007-12-18 Thread John Duncan Yoyo
You can go to verizon.com and they will tell you if you qualify for FIOS which certainly faster than cable and DSL and less expensive than COX for internet. On Dec 18, 2007 5:15 PM, Paula Minor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Eric said: > > I have one question for Paula. Are you in Verizon territory

Re: [CGUYS] possible eBay scam: what to do?

2007-12-18 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
This has happened to me before. They will build up a 100% reputation and then sell a whole bunch of stuff in a short amount of time and not deliver then their rating plummets. You do a dispute resolution with Ebay but that has nothing to do with funds!! (My beef with them) By going out

Re: [CGUYS] I'm so confused...need simple instructions. was:Re:

2007-12-18 Thread Vicky Staubly
On Tue, 18 Dec 2007, Paula Minor wrote: Tom P said: Normally, DSL should not do that. This implies that some bandwidth is being consumed by NACs. The speed measuring sites do not seem to register NACs. Tom, what is "NAC"? I think he means what I call "NAK" or "Negative AcKnowledgement". In TC

Re: [CGUYS] possible eBay scam: what to do?

2007-12-18 Thread Marcio V. Pinheiro
I also think they have some sort of insurance? Marcio At 18:31 18/12/2007, you wrote: I thought ebay had some sort of resolution process (or have they off loaded all of that to paypal?) Robert wrote: I purchased a software program from a "Buy it Now" sale at an eBay store. The store had 100

Re: [CGUYS] possible eBay scam: what to do?

2007-12-18 Thread John Duncan Yoyo
I reject non-paypal vendors automatically. On Dec 18, 2007 5:51 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This has happened to me before. They will build up a 100% reputation > and then sell a whole bunch of stuff in a short amount of time and > not deliver then their rating plummets

Re: [CGUYS] possible eBay scam: what to do?

2007-12-18 Thread Jeff Wright
> The seller didn't accept Paypal, > but only personal checks, cashier's checks, and direct wire transfer. Therein lies the mistake. I avoid those sellers like the plague. * ==> QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the follo

Re: [CGUYS] possible eBay scam: what to do?

2007-12-18 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
That was my one learning mistake. Since then no vendor who does not deal with paypal. I have had to file a few charge backs with Paypal and they have come through like a trooper. (There process is difficult but it is effective) Ebay offers nothing for a bad vendor. My biggest complaint wit

Re: [CGUYS] possible eBay scam: what to do?

2007-12-18 Thread David Chessler
At 05:51 PM 12/18/2007, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: This has happened to me before. They will build up a 100% reputation and then sell a whole bunch of stuff in a short amount of time and not deliver then their rating plummets. You do a dispute resolution with Ebay but that has nothing to do

Re: [CGUYS] CompUSA is dead. Long live Micro Center!

2007-12-18 Thread John Duncan Yoyo
I like to pick over the returns table at the Fairfax VA one. Sometimes you can get some thing really useful for not to much. On Dec 16, 2007 4:45 PM, Jeff Wright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Never seen one, probably never will. I really enjoyed browsing in > > CompUSA back in the early days of t

Re: [CGUYS] possible eBay scam: what to do?

2007-12-18 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
I always look at feedback for the seller. Also look at how long they have been on Ebay. A relative newcomer with a 100% feedback is not reliable. But feedback less than %100 is also not reliable you need to read what the complaints have been. Very often they are from a very stupid or ungra