[time-nuts] GPS receivers W/timing outputs greater than 1PPS
Mike M
timenuts at binsamp.e4ward.com
Sat Jun 29 08:11:00 UTC 2013
Mike M wrote:
Chris Albertson wrote:
>> About your being "out" some money. Did you ask talk to either
>> eBay or PayPal about it. Most items are covered by their buyer
>> protection policy. You can make a claim for "not as described"
>> and they will impound the funds pending resolution.
> Paypal Buyer Protection is a scam.
> Paypal requires you to return the unit and pay for shipping. They
> also require a tracking number for proof of delivery. From Canada,
> this can be a significant portion of the value of the item.
> Tool-Nerd conned me into sending the unit back without a tracking
> number. This cost only $20. He received the item, but told Paypal
> he never received it. So I was out the $89 for the FE-5680A, plus
> the $20 postage.
> I went to my bank, thinking since I used my credit card for the
> purchase, they would honor the claim and refund my money.
> They simply turned the matter over to Paypal, who said I did not
> provide proof of delivery and denied the claim. I lost the entire
> amount.
For proof, I have started a new web site and uploaded two files for
your perusal.
Here is a copy of the Canada Customs Decaration, Canada Post fee,
and Interac receipt when I shipped the FE-5680 back to tool_nerd:
http://www.mrmonett.netne.net/ebay/fe5680.pdf
I was wrong on the price for the FE-5680A. It was $84.99, not $89.
Here is Paypal rejecting the VISA chargeback:
http://www.mrmonett.netne.net/ebay/reject.pdf
So relying on your credit card company to help does not work.
Mike M
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