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I am being BLACKMAILED

641 replies

bupcakesandcunting · 05/05/2011 19:28

By some divvy on eBay Angry

I bought a Benefit eyeliner off her for the princely sum of £4.20. Got it today and it's fake. I sent her this email:

"Hi,

I got the pencil this morning and I am really disappointed to see that it's a fake. It explains why it was so cheap but I buy Benefit a lot so I know a fake when I see it!

Can I have a refund please?"

She sent this reply:

"Hi there, I am sorry to hear you are not happy with the item, as far as my wholesaler states these are not fake but imports from USA, customer satisfaction is my priority and I would not knowingly sell fake items. As you are not happy I am willing to send a full refund once good feedback as been given. I wait for your reply.

Kind regards"

I just sent one back going "Hmmm, pretty sure that's blackmail."

Or is it bribery? I don't know. But still! Cheeky sod.

Should I leave shit feedback and sod the £4 or get therefund but lie? I am thinking of letting her keep the four quid and writing "SCRUBBY FUCK" as her feedback.

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helenthemadex · 05/05/2011 19:53

you can speak to Ebay on live chat and that would be the first thing I would do and ask for advice I dont know what happens when something is fake.

Definately dont leave her feedback

helenthemadex · 05/05/2011 19:56

Ebay would not look well on her email either it is blackmail and they frown on that sort of thing

KenDoddsDadsDog · 05/05/2011 19:56

Report her, I'm surprised she's still going. You normally only have to fart in the wrong direction for eBay to tell you off.

Punkatheart · 05/05/2011 19:59

Bit worrying too because it is eyeliner. Who knows what is in it?

DameShirleyKnot · 05/05/2011 19:59

I wonder if it was called "swinging sixties guy liner" or something. Stupid benefit with their stupid names.

Love the boasting by stealth by the op "I know my Benefit goods, yeah?"

RumourOfAHurricane · 05/05/2011 19:59

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BoffinMum · 05/05/2011 20:02

If you report her to Paypal, her Paypal account will be blocked and she will have to cease trading until it's resolved. That will show her.

annabelcaramel · 05/05/2011 20:06

Call the police, the CIA, the FBI, get it on Crimewatch, write a best selling novel about your experience....

Alternatively, think, 'if the worst thing happening in my life is a slightly dodgy eyeliner perhaps I should divest my energies into something more useful?'

Just a thought.

Original poster
bupcakesandcunting · 05/05/2011 20:13

First off:

Annabel. Fuck off, mate. I didn't know that you could only post on MN about MAJOR LIFE THREATENING PEEVES. You daft cow. Also, you used "divest" in a context where it makes no sense. You meant invest. HTH.

The poster who asked how I knew it was fake; it stinks of paint, actual paint, the writing is all blurred on the packaging and the colour of the packaging isn't the same as on the real one I checked it against.

Shirley, you're just fuming because Paul Robinson was shagging me behind your back. Get over it. It was in the 80s.

I hadn't disappeared, just namechanged, to the person concerned about my whereabouts. Grin Wink

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ChaosTrulyReigns · 05/05/2011 20:17
DameShirleyKnot · 05/05/2011 20:19

Why. Why the actual fuck (oh it works with why as well) are you buying EYELINER from off eBay? Honestly, that is disgusting. You will catch eye AIDS, anyone could have used that eyeliner. Robert Mugabe could have had a quick go of it before the beatification or anything.

My god woman, I know we're in recession but FFS.

Also...hahaha

annabelcaramel · 05/05/2011 20:20

Blimey. Although I like you a lot more now for pointing out my error,which I do apologise for.

But you spoil it a bit with the swearing. Wink

Original poster
bupcakesandcunting · 05/05/2011 20:20

Oh sorry Chaos.

Do you like hospital food cos when you wake up you'll be in a tent.

Or something.

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Original poster
bupcakesandcunting · 05/05/2011 20:21

Because it said "BNIB" Why wouldn't I belieeeeeve it? I'm not the one acting the goat here, seller is.

Actually, you're probably right.

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Animation · 05/05/2011 20:21

ChaosTrulyReigns

[Shock]

Grin
SarahStratton · 05/05/2011 20:22
wandawings · 05/05/2011 20:22

If you claim through paypal the onus is on the SELLER to prove that it's genuine. If you claim through e-bay the onus is on the BUYER to prove it's fake. So please, please claim through paypal. The chances of a successful claim are much higher. If going through ebay, you have a small window in which to prove that it's fake and getting the confirmation from the company can take time.

annabelcaramel · 05/05/2011 20:22

It WAS BNIB. Just not GENUINE BNIB. Calm down dear.

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bupcakesandcunting · 05/05/2011 20:24

She's sent me two really nervy emails in reply to my blackmail suggestion. HA HA how'd you like THEM APPLES BITCH?

Yeah i said bitch. Bring it on.

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Animation · 05/05/2011 20:25

It's £4.20 for God sakes! Is it worth busting a gut over. We live and learn.

The police? Hmm

DameShirleyKnot · 05/05/2011 20:26

Uh. Brand New I Blackmail?

WhipMeIndiana · 05/05/2011 20:26
Biscuit
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bupcakesandcunting · 05/05/2011 20:27

Oh Annabel. What's up ducky?

Here we are, just for you:

"NEW BENEFIT

SMOLDERING CHUNKY EYELINER PENCIL

Colour: Black

Brand new in box original item/box

1.4g Full size

PLEASE NOTE: to reduce postage charges the box will be flat packed !!"

ORIGINAL ITEM. You see? There you go.

Why don't you go and do something useful now like count the contents of a bag of lentils or something?

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FuppyGish · 05/05/2011 20:27

shirls got mouth aids from a constance carroll lip gloss once.

YellowDinosaur · 05/05/2011 20:28

See as long as sellers return items I am not happy with I am happy to leave positive feedback. It wouldn't be glowing - I'd say something like 'Item actually fake but prompt refund'.

However in your position I would be saying something along the lines of 'Actually I am entitled to a full refund (including all my postage costs) given that the item is not as described and moreover it is a breach of ebay regulations to make this refund dependent on my positive feedback. If you accept a return and refund without further question I will probably leave positive feedback but I certainly am not leaving feedback until this has been resolved to my satisfaction. If on the other hand you force me to claim through paypal under the item not as described criteria I will certainly leave you negative feedback. Your choice'