Hi all, just wondering about something at the moment. It's not specifically transformers related in this case but may still be relevant. I'm unsure about leaving feedback for a transaction and what the implications are.
I've been looking for a hardcover version of a star wars novel and found one pretty cheap. I bid and won the auction. The listing is here:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Star-Wars...vip=true&rt=nc
Of particular note is the condition section, which is listed as 'near new' and has a description of what that means and further down in the listing the seller wrote "Read once. Bought second hand so cover is a little frayed". I asked about the condition/wear and the seller uploaded some photos which all look good.
I received the book last week after a drawn out saga regarding the postage with I think a n00b mistake on both our parts (what the hell is pitney bowles limited and why is my money going there? i better report it...) and the first page has the corner torn off and a library stamp and a few pages where the publishing details are there is a library sticker.
Now this was not mentioned at all and imo does not constitute 'near new' or "No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover.". I am aware that I was buying a second hand book which was already bought second hand but if you don't say that the book has torn pages and stamps then I don't expect to see them when I receive it. Looking through the user's feedback 1 person has left neutral feedback saying that the particular item was 'listed as near new but had creases and the postage was more than what they paid for the item' which is pretty much the same situation that I am in.
I'm unsure if I would have bid on the item if it was listed as damaged and stamped, I have been chasing up some comic TPBs and have definitely skipped on buying some based on the condition. It was cheap and available and said near new so I went for it.
So basically I'm a bit hesitant because I almost feel like it is a social faux pas or something and I don't want to be "that guy" but I believe I've basically been misled about something. A lot of us here are pretty specific collectors in a hobby and honesty and condition of items is pretty important.
What are people's thoughts about this and has anyone been in a similar situation? The seller was good to deal with and communicate and helpful but I think has been dishonest in this item.
It seems like such a trivial thing that is working me up a bit...