The latest scheme, scam? (Page 2): The camera strap I ordered in August is still on the slow boat from China. Got one response from the seller and was told to wait another 30 days.

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

Dngallagher wrote:

I agree, seems that way.

The camera strap I ordered in August is still on the slow boat from China. Got one response from the seller and was told to wait another 30 days. That was in September. No responses to my inquiries since then. I guess I’ll just be out my $2.99. E Bay has no record of the transaction.

smussler Loc: Land O Lakes, FL - Formerly Miller Place, NY

nadelewitz wrote:

I think it's Chinese sellers who are the leaders in confusing/deceptive/trick ads, whether they're in China or all over the US.

Gotta read the negative feedbacks carefully. If seller's rating is below 97% or so, that's an initial red flag. I've made over 2,700 eBay purchases - majority not photograpy/camera related - that would be serious GAS - lol. Problem is another hobby. Have probably returned less than 5% of purchases. Had to get eBay involved maybe 3 or 4 times.
For the most part, the honest sellers take care of any problems, as they want satisfied customers, and for them I never leave a negative feedback.

In the past two weeks, I've ordered a Sigma Dock and a Used Tokina 11-16mm Zoom for my Nikon from two different (USA) sellers. Strangely, they both both sent items with apparent Canon mounts. Both sellers said they did not take returns in their listings (BS-That's against eBay policy).

With the Sigma Dock (box labeled Canon mount), the seller quickly provided a return label, and my refund, with no intervention by eBay. Was a bit strange, as the original listing stated that there was no box.

Another story with the lens. Seller telling me I could purchase an adapter. I had to use eBay to get involved with that one - providing the label, and even getting the actual refund after proving item was received by the seller. (FYI Seller: anamariasaenz1) I think it was an "honest" mistake. Why list the lens with the wrong mount? As soon as I removed the cover off the back of the lens and it turned the "wrong" way, I knew I had the wrong lens. Seller obviously didn't know that. No box. No marking on lens as to mount type. I'm just guessing that it was a Canon mount. Despite, having slight problems with this transaction, I didn't leave a negative feedback (or Neutral). I don't want to be the one to ruin someone's 100% feedback, nice guy that I am . . . lol.

I've ordered 3 or 4 camera related items from China, Japan & Hong Kong. No problems with any of them, but shipping does take a few weeks. All the sellers had 98% or better feedbacks, and the negative feedbacks did not send up any red flags. Some buyers post negatives about things that are usually out of the seller's control - I generally ignore those.

Ebay provides USPS return labels, which include tracking, but you do have to enter the tracking number yourself in eBay's return tracking log.
I've never lost money on eBay. (Well except for a TriPod purchased from Adorama, which I later saw on Amazon at a cheaper price - also from Adorama) My fault - I usually check eBay prices against Amazon.

smussler Loc: Land O Lakes, FL - Formerly Miller Place, NY

ronpier wrote:

The camera strap I ordered in August is still on the slow boat from China. Got one response from the seller and was told to wait another 30 days. That was in September. No responses to my inquiries since then. I guess I’ll just be out my $2.99. E Bay has no record of the transaction.

No record of the Transaction? That's very strange. Doesn't it show up in your purchase history?
Looking for a cheap strap. Look on Amazon and order the search results by price. I got a nice strap from amazon for $9.00. Stretches a bit, a bit thick, very comfortable. Has pockets on it that will hold my extra Nikon batteries.

Kind of looks like this one:
Amazon

But mine has zippered pockets. Found it, priced a bit higher than I recall.
Nice strap

nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY

ronpier wrote:

The camera strap I ordered in August is still on the slow boat from China. Got one response from the seller and was told to wait another 30 days. That was in September. No responses to my inquiries since then. I guess I’ll just be out my $2.99. E Bay has no record of the transaction.

Did the transaction EVER show up on your My eBay page?

I recently placed an eBay order somehow that went thru a different account than my normal one. The account used is connected to my GMail account rather than my regular account login (which is connected to my main email address). It does not show up on my "My eBay" page with all the other orders I have. But I am getting emails to my GMail about it from the seller. I guess I now have two eBay accounts!!

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

This kind of business chicanery is why I buy from B&H, Adorama and KEH.

smussler Loc: Land O Lakes, FL - Formerly Miller Place, NY

cambriaman wrote:

This kind of business chicanery is why I buy from B&H, Adorama and KEH.

I bought a tripod from Adorama, and they had the same one listed on Amazon and eBay at different prices.

nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY

cambriaman wrote:

This kind of business chicanery is why I buy from B&H, Adorama and KEH.

That's fine. I buy from B&H, KEH, Adorama, along with MPB, Roberts, and numerous other businesses.

That does not change that eBay is a valuable source for me for all kinds of camera accessories and doodads that are not found at the "real" stores. And frequently for much less money.

Also, some of the "real" stores also sell on eBay. Roberts Photo/UsedPhotoPro is one of them. I have even found the same item listed both places with lower cost thru eBay!

eBay is what you make of it. If you learn how it works and get used to it, it's great.

No, I am not employed by eBay.

smussler Loc: Land O Lakes, FL - Formerly Miller Place, NY

nadelewitz wrote:

eBay ... If you learn how it works and get used to it, it's great.

Totally agree - buying on eBay since 2004. Any "Loss" of $$ was my own fault for not checking pricing elsewhere.

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

smussler wrote:

No record of the Transaction? That's very strange... (show quote)

Thanks, I” ll check my purchase history.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

When bidding or buying on eBay, you must make sure to read EVERYTHING in the description and assume nothing until you read it stated as such. And be especially circumspect if the picture of the item doesn't quite match the description.

11bravo

Not a frequent eBay shopper, but occasionally will buy, mainly computer accessories, such as Lenovo docking stations, HDD storage enclosures, HDD cradles, etc. Some items just not available elsewhere.

Have also used AliExpress for several computer accessories. Got an Orico 20 bay HDD case for a great price, fast shipping, and beat the tariff introduction by days. But given BA has done away with their Safe Shopping service (would generate a Visa CC number with limit, one time use), now hesitant to provide actual CC number until I can find an alternative.