I need to vent!

[Skullcruncher]

Yes some are. But most sellers withhold feedback.

if you look at the buyer feedback, you can see if they have had disputes in the past or claim stuff like that. I used to deposit money right away but because sellers don't post quickly and stuff could get lost in the mail and sent it thru regular post instead of registered or with insurance I got no protection.

Started using paypal especially for first time business. The next time, I'd probably trust him more but depends on the communication as well.

Some buyers also charge an exorbitant amount of postage but you can see what they actually paid for when you get the item postage cost stamped on the box. It's a beat up box and not brand new boxes so you can't say that the packaging cost money as well when you are just recycling stuff.

If your a buyer and theres no indication an item has been sent within a few days its easy enough to open a case - same with postage costs.

Plus buyers can see the sellers feedback left for others if they are concered they are not going to get any themselves.

Overall I would give overseas buyers top marks for feedbacks and rate australian buyers/sellers the worst.

[kaiden]

If your a buyer and theres no indication an item has been sent within a few days its easy enough to open a case - same with postage costs.

Plus buyers can see the sellers feedback left for others if they are concered they are not going to get any themselves.

Overall I would give overseas buyers top marks for feedbacks and rate australian buyers/sellers the worst.

chinese are the worst sellers.

[jazzcomp]

If your a buyer and theres no indication an item has been sent within a few days its easy enough to open a case - same with postage costs.

Plus buyers can see the sellers feedback left for others if they are concered they are not going to get any themselves.

Overall I would give overseas buyers top marks for feedbacks and rate australian buyers/sellers the worst.

it's just not worth the aggravation.

I got a hdd from dick smith and died less than 6 months. Returned the item to dick smith and they said I have to return it to manufacturer since they have 5 year warranty. My general understanding is that items bought from a store at least should have 1 year warranty or whatever. They don't divulge which items have that 1 year warranty from them.

I was hassled into posting the item in specific packaging so that it isn't damage during shipping. I have to send it to a warehouse in sydney who'll send it to singapore for analysis and a replacement. I have to trouble myself to look for specific packaging which wasn't what it originally came in.

I just said f$#@ it and just threw it in the bin

Should've just bought it online if I have to return a faulty item thru mail and worse it's overseas.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

it's just not worth the aggravation.
I just said f$#@ it and just threw it in the bin

Should've just bought it online if I have to return a faulty item thru mail and worse it's overseas.

But then you are just telling the shops that bad service is fine. I would've pushed the generl rule of electronics having a 1 yr warranty and made Dick smith do the work

I have found customer service in Australia appalling. It always annoys me whenever I get back from holiday and have to out up with such crappy shops.

[5FDP]

I have found customer service in Australia appalling. It always annoys me whenever I get back from holiday and have to out up with such crappy shops.

Agreed. It's got to the point now where I hate dealing with shops / sales people and try to avoid them if possible.

If I can buy the same thing online, then that's what I'll do.

It's a shame. Years ago it used to be a day out with the family walking around the shops, having lunch, and maybe going to the cinemas. The whole experience is now ruined by sales assistants that think that their shit don't stink and have an over-inflated opinion about themselves and what they do *points finger at Big W Rouse Hill*

The more I type about this, the more I'm getting worked up so I just think I'll leave it there.

[Towers_Spy]

I wanted to buy my parnter Fallout New Vegas, the Collector's Edition the EB is running for his birthday, he's been wanting it for months. But apparently its sold out, and I can only get the standard edition The only way I might have a chance at getting a Collector's Edition is to go in on release day and wait to see if someone doesn't want their pack. Long shot though, who wouldn't want it? I feel terrible because I think he's got a feeling that I'm getting it for him, but he'll be so dissapointed

[1AZRAEL1]

I wanted to buy my parnter Fallout New Vegas, the Collector's Edition the EB is running for his birthday, he's been wanting it for months. But apparently its sold out, and I can only get the standard edition The only way I might have a chance at getting a Collector's Edition is to go in on release day and wait to see if someone doesn't want their pack. Long shot though, who wouldn't want it? I feel terrible because I think he's got a feeling that I'm getting it for him, but he'll be so dissapointed

How much was the preorder? And for what platform?

[1AZRAEL1]

Just had a quick look, but if you really want to get it for him, I found some that would cost $189.

[Towers_Spy]

Just had a quick look, but if you really want to get it for him, I found some that would cost $189.

xbox 360. Yeah I wanted to get the one that EB was advertising, with the poker chips and cards and stuff, but they said they had sold out of all the limited edition preorder packs. They literally have no more. Where did you find the one for $189?

[1AZRAEL1]

I'll PM ya.