Issue with Probstein (and nothing to do with Shill Bidding)

[Duluth Eskimo]

I understand what you are getting at, but when there's smoke there is generally fire. If someone is willing to commit fraud all the while being blasted publicly for it and showing no intention of stopping, stealing someone's cards is not too far of a stretch.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I suppose, but the counterargument is that their customer service is what wins them their fan base (and their apologists).

[CMIZ5290]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

I understand what you are getting at, but when there's smoke there is generally fire. If someone is willing to commit fraud all the while being blasted publicly for it and showing no intention of stopping, stealing someone's cards is not too far of a stretch.

Jason- No offense, but that's crazy....

[Tabe]

On the CU forums, in addition to the standard shilling posts, there have been multiple posts regarding Probstein's customer service. Specifically, I recall incorrectly labeling auctions, leaving out specifically requested information from auction titles, lumping cards into lots instead of as singles as requested, and so on.

[CMIZ5290]

Originally Posted by Tabe

On the CU forums, in addition to the standard shilling posts, there have been multiple posts regarding Probstein's customer service. Specifically, I recall incorrectly labeling auctions, leaving out specifically requested information from auction titles, lumping cards into lots instead of as singles as requested, and so on.

In the midst of the shilling accusations, which seems to go on and on in numerous threads, and then some... I will say this.. I have done business with this guy for many years. No issues pertaining shipping, misrepresentation on auctions, and poor customer service.

[Peter_Spaeth]

His feedback is 100 percent, although he has 122 neutrals and 18 negatives. To me, 100 percent is a perfect record, but I guess ebay rounds up?

[Matt E.]

His turn is coming.

[Duluth Eskimo]

Explain to me what is crazy about it? That he satisfies high end customers and f's over the lesser along with shilling auctions? Doesn't seem crazy to me. It sounds right on point.

[PM770]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

His feedback is 100 percent, although he has 122 neutrals and 18 negatives. To me, 100 percent is a perfect record, but I guess ebay rounds up?

How can feedback be 100% if there are 18 negatives? Is his feedback being shilled too?

[jhs5120]

I'm surprised no one mentioned he's in the process of moving.. I visited his offices a couple weeks ago and everything was being packed up and moved. If you've ever seen the amount of inventory in his office you'd understand how much of a hassle it must be.

To the OP; there's no excuse for bad customer service, but I would give him a call instead of email. I've found that when an item doesn't sell it ends up as a very low priority. I'm sure he'll be happy enough to mail the cards back to you or relist them. It has happened to me before.