wrong coin recieved what do i do????

[Guest]

i bought a 1914 ngc red 63 off ebay for 85 shipped good deal

i got the package today and it was the wrong coin a 1931 s ngc ms64 r/b
so i contacted the seller and he said send it back and he will straighten it out but should i send the coin back until i know he has my 1914 back from who ever he sent it to
what would you do
co

[DoubleYou]

I'd return it.

[shameless]

im going to return it im the one that let him know i got the wrong coin but should i send it back before i know he has got the right coin i dont want to be out my coin and money

[badredbrd89]

Have you asked them plain out if they have the correct coin to send you?

-Chris

[liveandievarieties]

Ultimately, what he sent wasn't yours. Write him through eBay's message system. Ask if he does have your coin. Explain that you're returning what he mistakenly sent you. Describe everything clearly so eBay reps can understand if they need to refer to it. Ship his coin back, be sure to use delivery confirmation to prove delivery.
As a seller, it's horrible when you ship the wrong item, and it happens at least once to nearly everyone. He's not going to ship out a second coin while you still have one worth 3x what you paid. Give him the benefit of the doubt. If he fails to come through with your coin, you've got total recourse with eBay, PayPal and Feedback. Mistakes happen, and when they do, it usually hurts the seller more than anyone. Try to be understanding, if he's communicative with you and fixes the problem to your satisfaction, you can only fairly leave decent feedback. If he's a real pain about it, a neutral isn't out of line. If he attempts to not reply and ignores your emails, I wouldn't be afraid to say so in far less than positive feedback.

As the buyer you're well covered. Check out his previous feedback- if he's sloppy with everything he does, it'll be reflected. I think you'll probably come out just fine.
IF your coin did get sent elsewhere and he can't deliver it to you- give him the opportunity to give you a great deal on something else you could use- he'd rather fix the problem with a coin, you might be able to work an even better deal if you can both communicate.

May turn out to be a serendipitous experience!

[shameless]

ok thanks
i did go thru ebay system and he just said send it back but just want to be sure im covered
i dont want what is not mine thats why i contacted him i was just asking for some input i had no plan on keeping it i just want to be sure i dont send back the coin and lose my money also
and i know the 31s is worth more then the 1914 and i got a 31 s already for set
i got took on a 1925 s and im not going to get took again so im just trying to be a little more cafeful this time on a return but i guess your right if its through ebay and i show proof of return thats all i would need
thanks
co

[liveandievarieties]

Wasn't suggesting you'd ever dream of keeping it my friend. Just trying to be helpful with my own experience in a similar situation. I apologize that you felt you needed to rebut, I hadn't intended on having that tone of advice.

[shameless]

Wasn't suggesting you'd ever dream of keeping it my friend. Just trying to be helpful with my own experience in a similar situation. I apologize that you felt you needed to rebut, I hadn't intended on having that tone of advice.

no no nothing with you your very helpful thats what i was looking for

just wanted to make it clear because these things have a way of going sideways that i had no plan on doing anything but the right thing

all i was asking for was is it a good ideal to return it without nothing to protect myself from loosing all around i really dont thing i will the seller seems straight up
but i got burned once and was just looking for a little friendly advice from people that have had the same thing happen
just want to be sure to cover my butt this time lol

[JeanK]

Let us hope he can get the 1914 back. I would just let him know that you will be sending the 31s back with delivery confirmation and will be looking forward to receiving the 1914 as soon as he can turn it around and get it to you.
I find I have a much better chance of getting what I want when I place no blame on what happened and try to help the seller get the situation resolved.
If it happens the person received the 1914 does not want to return it to the seller so he can send it to you, then it can get complicated. In that case you should let the seller know that you only wanted the 1914 and would like to receive a full refund for the costs plus return postage for the 31s.
It will probably work out okay, but you do have a chance for resolving it through ebay and paypal (if you used it for payment) if the seller will not co-operate.
Good Luck,
Jean

[RWBILLER]

have him send you the right coin first - then send it back
roger

[liveandievarieties]

If you demand your coin be sent first, keep us updated, I'd like to know how that works out.

[shameless]

i just mailed back the coin with sig,tracking, ins


i just wanted to be sure how to handle it
so i dont get burned money and coin
i did once and not again

thanks
co

[jcuve]

Such a hassle. The last time this happened to me (mid you the coins were not this expensive), the seller had me keep the wrong coin and managed to get back and then send the correct coin to me. A hassle, but it worked out. In this case there is a lot of extra shipping - just a headache - sorry to hear you have to go through this...

[shameless]

If you demand your coin be sent first, keep us updated, I'd like to know how that works out.

im not demanding anything just the coin or my money