should i be angry??

[dirge]

The ***** who gifted something which he should have suspected had something to do with with colleague's eBay account is in the wrong, IMO. Sure, you should have checked your PayPal address, but that changes nothing in terms of the way this guy acted.

I'd be demanding either he hand me the toys in the condition of the eBay listings, or the cost of the toys + postage. I find it incredibly unlikely that he somehow honestly thought the world is that nice to send him free toys & would not be giving benefit of the doubt.

[Mr Ed]

So what has come of this situation now?

Its after Xmas and people are back at work?

[JuzMel]

Sorry to hear that, hopefully the colleague's son hasn't done anything "harmful" to your toys.

If your girlfriend had bought the stuff from your account, she should have just left the address as yours and let them post it to you, then brought the item to work to give him.

Note for future ref: Don't ever share your account with anyone. I have had colleagues who wanted me to help them sell stuff as well etc - I just said no as they can set up an account and do it themselves. I don't even agree to lending the other half my PayPal account!

[Tabias Prime]

Note for future ref: Don't ever share your account with anyone. I have had colleagues who wanted me to help them sell stuff as well etc - I just said no as they can set up an account and do it themselves. I don't even agree to lending the other half my PayPal account!

No truer word were said...

[UltraMarginal]

WOW, what a situation!!

Looks to me like there is a bit of fault in everyones camp, most of all the guy who gave the toys to his kid. Though my general opinion of humankind is sometimes disturbingly low, so it doesn't actually surprise me that he did this.

I'd suggest, getting your girlfriend to get in contact with him asap to ensure he understands the value of these to you. that way they can be put to the side until they come back from their trip, assuming that the toys are on the trip with them.

I'd suggest that when the opportunity arrives, you inspect the toys, if you are not happy with their state, that's when I'd ask for reimbursement from the colleague for the toys, showing your eBay invoice. keep in mind that they are not perfect already so they will have some wear. if there is damageed/missing accessories, you could expect maybe partial reimbursement and search for the spares, frustrating but a solution.

The other thing you need to remember is that these were made in the 80's so they are tough toys, if they were in good nick when they arrived, barring really rough treatment, they should be in just as good a nick when you pick them up. I still have all my tranformers from the 80's and though many of them are stiff/loose, they are generally all in good condition. The hours of play and work they've been subject to is orders of magnitude greater than these figures would be subject to in a couple weeks. These toys are designed to last years of play by kids, not days.

So, i'd say cool down, communicate well and it should all work out fairly well. I'm sure your girlfriend is truly sorry, being close enough to you to be considered a gf, she must have some understanding of your hobby. And maybe next time someone wants to borrow your eBay account, politely suggest that they get their own as it's not that hard and they will surely use it again in the future.

Anyway, hope it works out well, let us know the outcome when it happens.

cheers
UM

[primatives]

hey guys just thought I'd update on the situation. Ok so I got the toys back they are in quite good condition so I'm happy about that BUT the guy threw out all the parts that came with Octane without knowing it, it was taped to a piece of cardboard so he didn't check!!! I'm quite annoyed, he did offer to reimburse me the money for the parts. I wonder if he'll get a shock knowing that each item costs about $20 each. I didnt get the spoiler for the clones but he'll check at home so I hope he at least finds that!


Now if any of you guys know where I can get all the parts of Octane please let me know thanks!!!

[Hursticon]

Glad to hear that something positive has occurred Primatives , perhaps if you show him evidence of the prices the parts goes for - he'll be less likely to baulk at your requested reimbursement?

[Sky Shadow]

That is so spastic over-run. The guy is a dick richard and deserves to have his own testicles accessories forcibly removed and promptly lost or thrown in the garbage.

[Fungal Infection]

So what has come of this situation now?

Its after Xmas and people are back at work?

Try reading the entire thread people.

Nah not yet I have to wait til the 17th of jan til he gets back, I'm hoping the kids doesnt have the toys with him or else i think i will be binning them hahaha. I'm trying to stay cool its bloddy hot outside!

[Mr Ed]

Try reading the entire thread people.

Thank you