Recent Ebay experience question

[hcv123]

Firstly I think there are a number of assumptions being thrown around about the sellers integrity and the buyers "inadequacy" that are stories created in the minds of the people posting them.

I agree that what has been posted on both sides of the discussion are all possibilities, but far from the only ones. Here is an additional one - The seller in good faith listed the card and didn't notice the writing. The buyer looked, but didn't notice the writing either.

Without additional dialogue or information to start assuming fault or "fair resolution" is jumping the gun. At this point it seems fair to "assume" shared responsibility - While it would have been clearer and easier for bidders if the writing were mentioned in the description - it wasn't. There was however a clear scan posted that bidders could look at closely and decide for themselves what condition the card was in and ask questions or bid accordingly.

I think the first relevant question is money aside - do you want the card? Based on your original post I am guessing the answer is no. If that is the case I encourage you to own your own oversight and ask the seller if they are open to refunding you. If not, chalk it up to experience, resell the card and forgive yourself for being imperfect (that should be the biggest mistake you make in your life). If you can live with the writing (or consider erasing it as Al suggested) then chalk it up to experience, keep the card and forgive yourself for being imperfect.

In either case - hope any of that helps and have a great day!