Feel free to share your stories of bad experiences on eBay.. I think we have all had atleast a few...
There are so many stupid people on eBay...
Ok, so I won the following auctions on eBay, the seller he said he would combine shipping.. awesome!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170267363555http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170268379946Upon receiving the cards and opening up the package I saw EXACTLY the following: (can you see what is wrong with the picture?)
Yes you are seeing it right, two caps snapped off and it wasnt even in the antistatic bag, or any cushion!
I then sent the following message:
"I am VERY unsatisfied with the item(s) received. Upon opening the package there was NO bubble wrap and NO packing peanuts or nothing. The cards were just flopping around for hundreds of miles. I removed the first card, the cables, and the manual, then I saw the bottom card.. Which was NOT in the antistatic bag, and had two of the resistors snapped off! (from the rough shipping with no cushion, thanks to you) Needless to say I have tested that card and it does NOT work. Let me know what you would like to do in this situation. In a pissed off rage I was about to leave negative feedback, but here I am giving you an option to redeem yourself. Please see the following pictures as to what I received:
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4959/87558925ic8.jpg |
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/1961/98112313qq3.jpg I don't think you would be too happy either."
He then responded with:
"Hello, I assure you that both items were in antistatic bags and both were in pink bubble wrap as per your request in the payment details. I am taking your word that the package was as you say it was. Most likely someone checking the packages for something worth while to steel. I would normally have you file a claim for the insurance, But I feel this would just enrage you further. So I will offer a refund for the card that was damaged. I not really concerned which one, I will refund the price of 27.99 one. Also I would ask that you hold on to the damaged card because I will be filing a claim with the post office and they may want to see it. Very sorry this happened and I hope this solution is acceptable, if not let me know.
Roc"
I just thought I would share this awesome little story. So he is full of sh*t. Oh well, I actually have not tested the cards yet but they probably still work... but what an idiot.
/edit: Ok, the cards work, both individually, and in SLI. ( I will still get my refund however.. )