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I won an ebay auction from Rebecca Wildfong in which I paid for within 5 minutes of the auction ending. After 14 days, I received the wrong set of bowls. I find that Rebecca Wildfong has turned my bid on an auction win into a direct order to Tupperware. After almost 3 weeks, she sent the correct set of bowls through yet another person/company in another state. Rebecca Wildfong sent me the money to ship back the original WRONG set of bowls, to her, even though she did not ship them to me, Tupperware did, and I boxed and shipped them back to her at the address provided to me from her payment company, PayPal. After 2 weeks the bowls came back to me as undeliverable. I did refund, at her request, the $6.00 that Rebecca Wildfong sent me for shipping. Rebecca Wildfong in no longer a registered user at ebay because she apparently deceived others as well. She is no longer an active Tupperware consultant because Tupperware strictly forbids an active consultant from selling Tupperware brand products on ebay or any other online auction site. This is just another harassment tactic on Rebecca Wildfongs part. I can only put my side of the story out there and let others make up their own minds as to who the fraudulent party is.

BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE...This freak is currently signing me up for any and all junk e-mail and spam that you can possibly find on the internet to sign up for. BEWARE... Having any dealings with this nut may result in the same thing for you. Please search for REBECCA WILDFONG on Google and find all the personal information on her and you will see what a freak she is. She is involved in MANY direct selling companies, websites and contests. She has her age, children names and ages her address, her resume, and other interesting information all over the world wide web. Check it out!

Rebecca Wildfong's current e-mail addresses are [protected]@sbcglobal.net. and [protected]@hotmail.com

I was the seller through Tupperware, and this person purchased from me. I sent the item a little late, and the buyer filed a dispute with Paypal. Paypal gave them their money back out of my account, but I had already shipped the item to them. So I appealed the dispute with a shipping tracking number, and I won the appeal with paypal because I had proof of delivery. Paypal told me it was my responsibility to get my money back from the customer. The customer has not responded to any of the many emails I have sent them asking for payment for their purchase. I have proof of the purchase, proof from Paypal that I won the appeal, a tracking number showing proof of delivery, and also proof that paypal gave them their money back, plus copies of all the emails I have sent to this person asking for payment. The original purchase from me was on May 2nd through Ebay, Item Number [protected]. Payment was made to me on May 2, 2006 through Paypal for $34.99, Paypal Transaction number 6WJ345454S056014E. Paypal gave money back to buyer on June 12, 2006, Paypal Transaction number 8MM4408025628092T - BUT my merchandise was DELIVERED to them on June 9, 2006 - www.usps.com tracking number [protected]. June 14th, 2006, I appealed case with Paypal and won, but Paypal said I was on my own to get money back. Customer has ignored repeated attempts to collect. BEWARE OF PURCHASING FROM A DISHONEST PERSON, YOU COULD GET TAKEN!

Brenda Thornhill aka Richard Bailey purchased one set of Tupperware bowls from me, then requested a second set shipped to her. Brenda was shipped out the second set of Tupperware bowls, but she only paid for the one set (first set). She requested the second set after purchasing the first set from me. She refuses to ship one set back, or pay for the second set. It is considered a crime to accept merchandise and not pay for it. I have 2 tracking numbers showing delivery of both bowl sets. Set one sent via FedEx. Set two sent via the US Postal Service. I am an independent Tupperware Representative. Tupperware Corp. has on file the tracking numbers of both bowl sets as well. FedEx [protected] USPS 9102805213907243624815. Brenda Thornhill sells on EBAY under the name richardb5748. Shop with this person at your own risk! She scammed ME!

On Jan. 7, 2007 I received noticed from eBay that my account dhskansas1 has been suspended for association with another account for which they suspended also. The other account was mamawshouse2, which is my wife's account, but I have nothing to do with. She sold an item the person claimed they never received. On Jan. 7, 2007 this person filed an "Item not received" dispute. eBay immediately removed both accounts. Usually, you have have at least 10 days to replay to a dispute. The dispute was resolve on Jan. 7, 2007 by issuing a full refund.

This is unjustified, arbitrary and an abuse of their power to remove my account, dhskansas1, from selling on eBay. I have 952 (100%) positive feedback and have been a powerseller for over a year and half. Despite numerous emails and telephone calls, my account remains suspended.

Their action and in-action is outrageous and I cannot believe they would treat me like this. eBay has no reason to suspend my account. Something needs to be done about this type of action by eBay. I left my job to sell on eBay and have done a great job at it. This is how I am rewarded, suspended for something that nothing to do with my actions or account.

Right before Christmas I purchased a Gliga violin for my wife as a Christmas present. The company sent me the wrong violin and the wrong case. When I call the company I get voice mail and they have not returned my call. The company also will not answer my e-mail.

Dealing with Violinslover out of Pasadena has been a major disappointment. The company is listing new merchandise on E-Bay so I know they are open for business. I have never had such a bad internet purchasing experience before. The violin I received also had numerous scuffs and scratches on the back, I am guessing it was a floor model.

I have been trying to deal with this company for the last two weeks with no luck. During the purchase process several e-mails went back and forth, now nothing is answered! I will have to dispute the purchase through my credit card. I would recommend you avoid this company unless you want a major headache. The customer service is terrible!

I found engine I liked on ebay and was listed under advanced engine concepts the site had 40 transactions with 1 neg so looked legitimate had been member for 6 mos and had contact#

I called several times and found the man to know his business as I ask many question. He is big in the drag racing as he was mentioned to be in the nhra finals on the internet.

Michael tautkus - as much a lowlife as you can get and a very good scam artist - his time is coming
Everybody pd with mo to him as I ck back on all the auctions to make sure

Since it seemed to work for everyone else I figured it would for me

I pd by moneygram for the engine, a total of 2740.00 which is a total loss for I never got anything from him I got a message from ebay a few days later and they had pulled the auctions he had placed and said it was a stolen site or 3rd party had took over the auctions.

This is a big loss for me and it would be worth going to try to get my money back but this kind of # usually is not in one spot long

I would appreciate any help I could get and do not think I will ever recup any money but would very much like to see him in the federal pin as this is internet fraud

On March 23, 2005 I won the bid on a portable dvd player. I sent the payment promptly to Kimberly Adolf. She left positive, glowing feedback for me for the quick payment. She emailed me and said that she would send the dvd player out on early in the week. Then I email her about a week later and ask her when she mailed it and she said Friday... since when is Friday early in the week? I never received the dvd player. She then proceeded to stall by saying she'd ship a new one once her "supplier" shipped her some. Then she said she'd refund me because she didn't know when she was going to get more dvd players. She said she would pay half that weekend and the other half the following weekend.

Needless to say I never received a dime from her. She has made a number of promises and doesn't follow through. She is a liar and a thief. Fortunately, ebay banned her so she can't rip off anyone else. I'm sure she's finding another way to rip people off.

I tried to put up for auction some back issues of Penthouse magazine on e-bay, I made sure to look at other auctions of this type to make sure I did everything correctly before I put this magazines up for auction.

About 20 minutes after I placed my auction and it was accepted all heck broke loose. I was barraged with e-mails from e-bay telling me that I violated the safe harbor act and that my auction was terminated and I was suspended from buying or selling on e-bay. I immediately e-mailed e-bay to try and find out what I had did wrong so I could correct it. After about 5 e-mails over a two week period I finally received a response tell me that e-bay was ramping up there fraud detection and that unfortunately some honest members have to go through some extra steps before they can use e-bay, and that they were sorry but they could not reveal what I did wrong. The e-mail went on to say that I would need to file an appeal by fax and provide them a bunch of information and that I would receive a decision within 24 to 72 hours. I figured o.k if this is what I need to do I'll do it. I did this two weeks ago and I hope maybe you have heard from them because I sure haven't, not only that my account is not just suspend it is now non existent. I have placed the same auctions on Amazon, Bid Ville and placed ads on Google base since all this happen and have not had one problem. First off e-bay's customer service is non existent and if it does exist it stinks really bad and second what gives them the right to just do what every they want in what I would consider secret and not even give you the courtesy to tell you what you did wrong and they let you appeal but obviously there appeals process is a real joke as well.

Today is day 50 since originally paying for a Panasonic Phone Package (3 handsets and a base station) on October 5th 2006 on ebay for $129US including shipping. Here is how they do (or don't do business). Still haven't rec'd my refund...

October 5th: Received an email with the UPS shipping information and tracking link on October 10th (I had requested Express Saver Shipping).

October 16th 2:06PM: My Email to them "Hi - Paid for this auction on October 5th - was sent the UPS tracking link (upgraded to UPS Express Saver) on the 10th (below) - still not showing that this has been shipped, only that billing information has been rec'd. Please advise of the status of my order. Thanks, Mark"

October 17th 9:41AM: Their reply "i will contact UPS"

October 18th: I called and spoke with a CSR - said they would look into it and get back to me"

October 19th 3:48 PM: My Email to them "Still waiting...called yesterday afternoon, and still haven't heard anything. You have a dozen of these up for auction, pull one off an ship it. Mark"

October 20th 12:46PM: My Email "And waiting...the person I spoke with said they would call me back. If I don't receive an answer today, I would like a full refund"

October 21st - 11:30PM: Called Modcom - spoke with Bala - who claimed that the order was closed, reflecting that it shipped. I explained my case as above, and he said he'd look into it - I called back and said it was a problem with UPS and he needed to talk with them - said in the 7 years he's done business its never happened.

October 23rd - Email from Bala at Modcom: - I have opened the case with UPS

October 26th - My Email to Modcom: "Hi Bala - you emailed me back late Monday to say you've opened the case with UPS - have you heard anything? I got rid of my old 2.4GHZ phones, and I don't have any others - so you must understand that my patience growing very thin. It has been 3 weeks for a UPS express delivery.

Please let me know what is going on, and what the expected resolution will be. Thank you, Mark"

October 26th - Email from Bala at Modcom: "I just talked to UPS and it might take longer for the investigation. I am not sure what to do. How is this? you pay for one more and we will ship it to you, if they find the first one we will take it back or if it's lost they will pay us and we can refund you. is that ok? I am trying my best to help you here. Thanks. Bala"

October 26th - My email to Modcom "Sounds good - will let you know when I purchase it so you can reference it. Thanks for your attention to this matter. Cheers, Mark"

October 31st - My email to Modcom "Hi Bala,
Got the replacement phones - thanks for the speedy ship. What is the turnaround time for UPS to determine its lost and issue a refund for the other item. When you get a chance - Thanks, Mark"

November 1st - Email from Bala "Mark, i have contatc ed UPS and they hve to send me some paperwokr for me to fill out. "

November 10th - My email to Bala "Hi Bala - Can I please get an update on the status of my refund for order 20072. Thanks, Mark"

November 14th - My email to Bala "Bala - I think I've been patient enough, don't you? I purchased this on October 5th, I complied and bought another unit off of you - and I have been the one that has needed to follow up, you ignore my emails - and I still don't have a refund in my hands. UPS has sent you the paperwork - so they will be refunding you, I shouldn't be part of this equation as its between them and you. I NO LONGER CARE WHAT PROBLEM YOU HAVE OR ARE HAVING WITH UPS. I WANT MY REFUND NOW! If I get it today I will NOT (although it kills me) leave NEGATIVE feedback.

Refund should be for $129.11 USD to Paypal. Some response please. Mark"

November 14th: Email from Modcom CSR: "Mark i will pass this maeesage on to bala, and ask him to contact you regarding the refund"

I opened the case with Paypal on the 14th - posted six other messages trying to resolve the matter - and now have filed a formal claim with them.

Basically look at the Negative ratings this guy has - I rolled the dice, and clearly lost. Bala I hope this hurts your business (if you can call it that). Worth the $5 to post this - A real ASSet to Ebay. I've never experienced such ineptitude with Ebayers.

Hi, I wonder if you can help or investigate

Here is a complaint I have about eBay fees

1) not so bad When you list an item at a price within a higher fee bracket and then decide to reduce the price (which falls in the lower fee bracket) eBay keeps the higher fee.

However, if you list and item at a lower fee threshold and decide to raise the price to a higher one, the additional fee is automatically charged. No fee reduction applies if you decided to lower the price.

2) Very dishonest

If you list an item on any auction format, and some one has bid on it a final value is automatically debited to your account immediately So if you have sold a gold watch for £1100 the fees will be as such

listing fee £2.00
final value fee £28.85

So far, so good.
However if the winning bid was unauthorized. ie stolen etc and requiring eBay investigation
eBay automatically cancels the transaction and credit the account with the listing fee only of £2.00
and keeps the £28.85. eBay will notify you of the cancellation and pending investigation, and the credit of £2.00 BUT conveniently forgets about £28.85 final value fee.

So with increase unauthorized bids, eBay can make a lot of money from illegal bidders, at the expense of sellers

If you investigate this you will find that this is a nasty fact... Should be made illegal for eBay to rob people blind!

Regards,
Mike

Ebay uses this ridiculous system of feedback to see how "honest" a dealer is...the more positive feedback the better. This allows people to build up their feedback very easily. The honest people who get lousy goods and complain get bad feedback and if it happens more than 3 times, you are out- no explanations accepted. I am a Rolex Dealer. I bid and won 3 watches. One was a fake for $880.00, one was a 1993 submariner, in terrible shape for $2950.00, and the other was a tudor prince which had a new case, an aftermodel band and a 1963 movement for$1200.00. Needless to say, all of these watches were misrepresented'...so I returned them all. I was suspended due to "nonpayment of goods" Would you pay for these watches?

Here's a copy of the letter I sent to e-bay on 10/4/06 almost a month ago with no response from ebay as of today. I contacted their customer service telephone number and was told that they are not able to service this type of compliant. When I asked to speak with someone who could, I was told that customers could not speak with this department and that they could only communicate with them via email - which obviously hasn't worked for the past month. Also, I am not going to purchase this item from this seller for obvious reasons and do not want to be forced to do so. Also, I wish to permantly close my account with e-bay. I also have friends who wish to do the same who now refuse to buy or sell on ebay due to my experience with their "lack of customer service".

Plus, after emailing e-bay immediately after things started to turn downward in working this out with the seller and not receiving a response from e-bay, they allowed the seller to post negative messages against my profile. This "bans" me from making any future purchases on e-bay until I pay these outrategeous shipping charge of $30 to a rude and nasty seller for a $6 item. I bidded on an item and was the highest bidder, but following my email to E-bay, was banned from purchasing it due to this issue.

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing this letter in reference to my most recent purchase. I am writing due to the shipping costs that a seller is trying to charge me. These costs were not disclosed prior to purchasing the item. I wrote to the seller, and asked what method of shiiping was being used to justify such an expensive shipping cost.

The sellers response was that "Hi dear buyer!This boots cost $80.00, you got just for $6.00 .That why shipping cost extra money ,24.99 just for canada" and "i live in canada ,i need to pay for border ,and somebody working for me ,i have to pay for him too.thats why its cost me" and finally stated "it is not your business ,you do not have to know who helps me ship and how much i pay for handling.it is my problem wich way i will ship it."

As a consumer, I do have the right to ask the method that an item is being shipped since I am paying $25 to ship a pair of light weight boots that everyone else on your site is charging $10 for shipping. At this point in time, I still do not know if these boots are being shipped by UPS or FedEx, overnight or standard shipping.

I feel that this seller's attitude is unprofessional and beligerent. I no longer wish to purchase this item from the seller due to the comments I quoted above that were written to me from the seller. As a consumer, I do not deserve to be treated like this by anyone, let alone someone who I am purchasing something from. I would not accept this type of customer service from a merchant on a face to face transaction and I refuse to accept it on an on-line transaction as well.

I have purchased many items from E-bay without difficulty from a seller or E-bay and I am pleased with the quality of service I have received in the past. I hope that you can resolve this issue so that I can comfortable continue to be an E-bay customer. Thank you in advance for your time and anticipated cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,
Tonya Domenico