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Now, Imperium is listed on EBay as having over 4,400 transactions and a 100% positive feedback record. So when I contacted them I expected that they would make good on their error. I first offered to accept the stamp, as is, if they refunded what I thought was the difference in value between a lightly mounted and mounted example of this issue – were only talking about £3.00 or so. I also offered to return the stamp and told them I wanted them to refund me both the cost of the stamp and postage in both directions.
I should say that I have encountered this error in descriptions with other dealers in the past and they have always made good on their errors. This guy, however, wrote back to me and stated that “lightly mounted means there is a hinge remnant.†I’ve been collecting stamps for over 50 years and this is a new one on me.
In any case, I will return the stamp and most likely lose the postage in both directions. This experience while not putting me completely off of EBay, it makes me wonder how they “score†their sellers. In any event it certainly puts me off of Imperium. I am now wondering if I shouldn’t look elsewhere when I am looking for stamps valued at more than $15.
In the meantime, be aware that Andrew Vaughn and Imperium are not what I would consider to be reputable dealers.
David
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That's exactly what I would too as well.
Start the dispute process. The seller will have to come to resolution with you, or else eBay will send you a total refund, including your shipping. Earlier this year, I bought stamps from eBay from many around the world. In some purchases, stamps described as MNH were not so. One seller sent me a replacement that was still hinged. He then gave up, refunded me and told me to keep both hinged stamps. In similar situations, most sent a replacement and told me to do with the wrong stamp as I pleased. One wanted a year set returned. I did, and he paid return postage to the Czech Republic. He actually sent me an envelope with correct US postage on it.
Too bad you got a moron seller in this case, but do start a dispute. And don't accept the seller's terms if you do not like them, especially if the seller wants the stamp back. He is supposed to pay return shipping for his mistake. You will get positive results one way or another.
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I have given up on trying to describe the "amount" of hinging. Here is SG's take.
http://blog.stanleygibbons.com/a-guide-to-stamp-condition-and-value-gum/
A few months ago I had a stamp I sold as never hinged returned to me along with an apologetic note. It said that although the stamp did indeed look never hinged, when using a Sign-o-Scope one could see the ever so faint disturbance created by a previous hinge.
Personally I collect no gum wherever possible, especially on the expensive items.
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The introduction to the Scott catalogs shows pictures of the backs of unused stamps and describes the various conditions.
David's opinion is the same as Scott's.
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And I agree with David and Scott's. I referenced the Gibbons description because the seller is in Great Britain and one would expect him to use SG nomenclature.
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You're right, and Gibbons is quite clear about what "lightly hinged" means: "...hinges...carefully removed." Seller made a mistake, and needs to make it right, not try to cover it up with another hinge (of sorts).
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I ended up returning the stamp at my own expense. Imperium Stamp did refund me the £12 that I paid for both the stamp and the postage from them to me. Given the grievous nature of their description, I am not completely satisfied with the outcome. I will just avoid them going forward.
David
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Go to Glen Stephens Stamp Board.
Google "Stampboards"
They stick it into shonky Ebay trash, and list them.
Be careful if you want to join Stampboards, the moderators are savage.
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To Fred's point, when I first got THE HOARD I joined Stampboards. Everything went well, especially communications with other members and my odd sense of humour was even tolerated. Then a couple slips (one a minor stuff-up on a scan I posted) and the wrath of The Sheriff 
came into play.
And once you are on his radar (and God forbid question, let alone disagree with, him as I unfortunately did) it became very uncomfortable. I couldn't even bear to read some of his rants on other members. That's what brought me to SoR. And even when I have crossed swords with our Moderators their responses (including a threatened execution) have been pretty reasonable - and not public as The Sheriff prefers. He can be a particularly nasty piece of work...
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Yeah, the board owner there definitely rules the roost; editing, deleting, and banning mercilessly. His anti-American bigoted rantings are especially offputting.
Not a friendly place.
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I am familiar with Stampboards. I used to visit that site from time to time, but haven't done so for some time. I found it to be not very user friendly.
I think I've sufficiently vented about this matter, and I am ready to move on. I will not do business with him again. All other SORers should heed "caveat emptor".
Happy Collecting,
David
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I did join Stamp Boards and never got to experience anything bad. I saw there wasn't much to read about US stamps so I lost interest.
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"wasn't much to read about US stamps so I lost interest.
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I had the same problem. Got the impression my questions about US stamps were not really worth typing a response. Never had a run in with the Moderators though.
Also found their site rather difficult to navigate.
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I'm a member of StampBoards since 2007, as I collect Australia, Papua, British and German New Guinea.
I almost quit a time or two but, it is his stamp site and the information you can gain is very good. He has a set of rules for the site and if you follow them all goes well, (most times)
I think after 8 years I understand Glen and he really is a nice guy, I have also purchased some very fine stamps from him at very reasonable prices and all guaranteed to be what was advertised.
I will admit he's not for everyone and I just ignore everything not stamp related. (most times)
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" ... He can be a particularly nasty piece of work ..."
"Can"??? There is no "can" about it.
I once asked a question about how to find the image and cat number of a stamp on their catalog of Australian Stamps.
I received a catty answer that said something to the effect that if I just looked at the design I'd be able to tell which decade, and therefore which page the stamp was shown.
So I scanned and posted the image of this stamp and asked to be shown where there was any indication of its date of issue or location;
I think that was the last time I posted there. Pointing out Glenn's mistakes is not allowed.
We had an earlier exchange about the need for there to be a space between paragraphs. Apparently the moderator needs the space to help him keep ideas straight.
My comment that, just about all newspapers, journals, magazines, and worthwhile books rely on common sense of the reader.
That was probably strikes one and two.
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I probably wouldn't last a day on that site.
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I've been a member of Stampboards since 2009. Some things I have learned on there are that it's fine to trash an Ebay seller but never post about an issue with a buyer or about anything you re listing on Ebay. They will tear you apart like a pack of mad dingos. also remember that the administrator is a dealer and never post anything good about something he doesn't offer for sale.
Like an earlier poster I have actually seen a nicer side of Glen. His companion, Margo and I have had some nice chats about our pets. He posts some political rants; he and I agree on some things and once I made that apparent I felt his attitude changed toward me, I'm still cautious and seldom post. In short, I seldom post and usually lurk. It's a great resource to learn stuff.
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In the past whenever I had ordered higher valued stamps on ebay I've always requested a scan of both sides. If you have any photo software, you can change the contrast to black and it will show you any tears in the stamp or hinge remnants that you might not quickly notice otherwise.
Just a little extra thought for buying online.
I was looking at one stamp once that I would have bought - the seller listed a miniscule tear. Generally speaking for my Nova Scotia collection, I'd never even consider it, but I was curious. He did show front and back scans but I asked him to send me a separate scan front and back. Put that into my software and his definition of miniscule and mine are totally different! This was a definite tear that had been repaired.
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I think I have a different take on lightly mounted. To me one hinge remnant is acceptable - after all how difficult is it to remove it with care ? However any more than one stuck on top of each other is a no-no.
However IMO those selling individual stamps as opposed to accumulations should show both sides of the stamp- then you can make your own mind up. There can be no cause for dispute in that case - the buyer buys as seen.
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Lemaven said: ... And once you are on his radar (and God forbid question, let alone disagree with, him as I unfortunately did) it became very uncomfortable ... He can be a particularly nasty piece of work...
Totally agree. Didn't take long for this Yankee to get tossed off.
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I am also a member of stampboards,have been for a number of years and must agree glen can be quite intimidating .Jumps on any one for the slightest mistake.spelling or otherwise.
I have also notice that when he makes a mistake especially spelling mistakes(which he does) nobody mentions it.
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From what I gathered after being torn to pieces, is Glen isn't too fond of Canadians especially those that live in provinces he hasn't heard of. I decided life's too short and found this nice quiet group.
In response to EBay stamps I hold firm that front and back scans should be requested. I haven't bought anything in a long time but just judging from some of the stamps I have with bits, pieces and brickabrack on the back of the stamp, it might be better to know what you are getting. I buy kiloware and lots of stamps are fine on the front and oh my gosh on the reverse. Anyway the last time I bought there, which was ages ago, I did request a scan of the back and got one immediately. I'd do it again.
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Let's see.
First, my ebay experience has been almost universally positive, although I don't buy much high dollar stuff there. However, that positivity was damaged two weeks ago as a buyer and a seller.
Sold an album - just a couple bucks - but the seller never paid, despite an invoice, two messages and an ebay resolution request. On the same day, I made a $100 purchase and the seller never shipped the item. Three requests for updates and ebay resolution, and I eventually got a refund.
Even with those two I just can't complain about my ebay experience as a buyer or seller.
Stampboards. There is such a huge wealth of information there. Lots of good stuff, but the treatment I've seen of some members who simply ask the wrong question or disagree with an administrator's view is intolerable. I've not visited the board in quite some time.
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As a feisty senior, I kind of enjoyed my tussles with 'the Sheriff'. After I had pointed out to him that in one post he said that the stamps in my store were garbage, and in another post he said that I was getting sales because I was way under pricing them ... well, he went ballistic. Said that he wouldn't waste any more time responding to my posts.
I must admit that he also must of enjoyed the exchanges, since he tolerated me for a while.
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I consider Glen the Donald Trump of down under stamps dealers; a very polarizing personality. You will find few who are indifferent about him. I quit going to Stampboards a few years back after Glen violated his own rules regarding copyrighted material being posted. His justification was that copyrights didn't matter if everyone else on the internet was also violating it.
I am constantly impressed with the technical aspects of eBay. Being able to post a listing and have it indexed and searchable in less than 30 seconds is absolutely incredible (when you consider the hundreds of thousands of new listings being added hourly). That said, I am saddened by very large number of mis-described and mis-represented listings. It is like folks forget that they are buying something basically sight unseen. The amount of high value stamps being listed without proper descriptions and/or back images is over whelming. How can a seller think that adding a second scan of the stamp back for a high value stamp is not worth it?
To a large degree, eBay's marketing of the rating system and 'money back' return policy has lured buyers into a false sense of security. A top seller or a 100% feedback is meaningless. (If anyone doubts this please Google 'buy eBay account'.) A person with zero eBay transactions can quickly buy themselves one of these accounts. Further, note that convicted felons are encouraged to start eBay business when the first get released. (There are books and websites which show them how to do this and get started by buying an account.) The awful part of this are the honest, hardworking sellers who try to do the right things. This is the real tragedy of the eBay legacy.
Buyers need to stick to the same things they did with local retailers. Buy from people who you know, get non-anonymous recommendations, and look for good organization memberships. Support sellers who do things right, avoid the temptation to score that 'bargain' from an unknown seller.
Don
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03:30:06pm
" ... Jumps on any one for the slightest mistake.spelling or otherwise. ...."
That's bullying.
' ....I have also notice that when he makes a mistake especially spelling mistakes(which
he does) nobody mentions it. ..."
That's intimidation.
" .... ...."
That's everything I have posted there in about ten years.
I do wish I knew when he might travel to the US for a show or something as I'd like to meet him.
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"Glen isn't too fond of Canadians especially those that live in provinces he hasn't heard of."
How many provinces does Canada have, now, that there may be some you've never heard of?
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How does the OP "Poor eBay Experience" Have anything to do with President Trump? What does President Trump have to do with another stamp board? Why is an Australian complaining about President Trump? Maybe because President Trump doesn't want the refugee that Australia wants to get rid of? I'm sorry if he is not your president but he is mine and I voted for him. Time for you crybabies to get over it.
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Vince, you are not coming across as a very nice man.
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Because I voted for President Trump? Get over it.
Why are negative comments about President Trump still being allowed here? If I call that out then I am not a nice man? Only your opinion counts. I just don't get it.
Vince
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I didn't vote for him, but he is still my President ... at least until the Bomb goes off. 
Nothing like Politics or Religion to wake people up!
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The only thing missing here is all capital letters!
Shhhh.....here comes the moderator!
WB
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Gentlemen ... a reminder of rule #2
2. Be considerate of others in the Discussion Boards. Do not behave in ways that can be considered to be abusive, disruptive, illegal, or otherwise detrimental to Stamporama
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I'M ANGRY!
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"Vince, you are not coming across as a very nice man."
I will assure you that Vince is a very nice man. I know him in person.
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...and I'll add that Vince is also very generous.
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Have just come across this on Ebay, could not find an explanation anywhere as to what/why.
"private listing - bidders' identities protected"
Normally it gives a bidders ID of sorts when clicking on the bid link.
Anyone know of an explanation? Probably quite simple I'm sure.
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here is eBay's explanation
http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/private.html
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Way to go Vince!!!
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Don, thanks for the link, but if the buyers identities are private why does it show mine in it's normal form? (deaco58)
Here is the item in question:-
http://offer.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=142341940646&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2765
I could understand if the seller makes all buyers "private" but not like this.
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I think you can see your own name but everyone else sees this...
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OK, now that makes sense. But I would have to log in as someone else to know!
Thank you for your help, I would have been here for a month of Sundays trying to figure it out.
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I just had a fairly unpleasant experience with a dealer selling on EBay. I ordered a stamp from Andrew Vaughn doing business as Imperium Stamps. It was a nicely centered Bermuda Queen Victoria (SG29) that was listed as “lightly mountedâ€. When I received the stamp this past Saturday, I immediately noted that the stamp was not lightly mounted, rather it had a hinge remnant.
Now, Imperium is listed on EBay as having over 4,400 transactions and a 100% positive feedback record. So when I contacted them I expected that they would make good on their error. I first offered to accept the stamp, as is, if they refunded what I thought was the difference in value between a lightly mounted and mounted example of this issue – were only talking about £3.00 or so. I also offered to return the stamp and told them I wanted them to refund me both the cost of the stamp and postage in both directions.
I should say that I have encountered this error in descriptions with other dealers in the past and they have always made good on their errors. This guy, however, wrote back to me and stated that “lightly mounted means there is a hinge remnant.†I’ve been collecting stamps for over 50 years and this is a new one on me.
In any case, I will return the stamp and most likely lose the postage in both directions. This experience while not putting me completely off of EBay, it makes me wonder how they “score†their sellers. In any event it certainly puts me off of Imperium. I am now wondering if I shouldn’t look elsewhere when I am looking for stamps valued at more than $15.
In the meantime, be aware that Andrew Vaughn and Imperium are not what I would consider to be reputable dealers.
David
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That's exactly what I would too as well.
Start the dispute process. The seller will have to come to resolution with you, or else eBay will send you a total refund, including your shipping. Earlier this year, I bought stamps from eBay from many around the world. In some purchases, stamps described as MNH were not so. One seller sent me a replacement that was still hinged. He then gave up, refunded me and told me to keep both hinged stamps. In similar situations, most sent a replacement and told me to do with the wrong stamp as I pleased. One wanted a year set returned. I did, and he paid return postage to the Czech Republic. He actually sent me an envelope with correct US postage on it.
Too bad you got a moron seller in this case, but do start a dispute. And don't accept the seller's terms if you do not like them, especially if the seller wants the stamp back. He is supposed to pay return shipping for his mistake. You will get positive results one way or another.
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I have given up on trying to describe the "amount" of hinging. Here is SG's take.
http://blog.stanleygibbons.com/a-guide-to-stamp-condition-and-value-gum/
A few months ago I had a stamp I sold as never hinged returned to me along with an apologetic note. It said that although the stamp did indeed look never hinged, when using a Sign-o-Scope one could see the ever so faint disturbance created by a previous hinge.
Personally I collect no gum wherever possible, especially on the expensive items.
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01:33:21pm
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The introduction to the Scott catalogs shows pictures of the backs of unused stamps and describes the various conditions.
David's opinion is the same as Scott's.
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And I agree with David and Scott's. I referenced the Gibbons description because the seller is in Great Britain and one would expect him to use SG nomenclature.
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You're right, and Gibbons is quite clear about what "lightly hinged" means: "...hinges...carefully removed." Seller made a mistake, and needs to make it right, not try to cover it up with another hinge (of sorts).
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I ended up returning the stamp at my own expense. Imperium Stamp did refund me the £12 that I paid for both the stamp and the postage from them to me. Given the grievous nature of their description, I am not completely satisfied with the outcome. I will just avoid them going forward.
David
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Go to Glen Stephens Stamp Board.
Google "Stampboards"
They stick it into shonky Ebay trash, and list them.
Be careful if you want to join Stampboards, the moderators are savage.
Fred
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To Fred's point, when I first got THE HOARD I joined Stampboards. Everything went well, especially communications with other members and my odd sense of humour was even tolerated. Then a couple slips (one a minor stuff-up on a scan I posted) and the wrath of The Sheriff came into play.
And once you are on his radar (and God forbid question, let alone disagree with, him as I unfortunately did) it became very uncomfortable. I couldn't even bear to read some of his rants on other members. That's what brought me to SoR. And even when I have crossed swords with our Moderators their responses (including a threatened execution) have been pretty reasonable - and not public as The Sheriff prefers. He can be a particularly nasty piece of work...
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Yeah, the board owner there definitely rules the roost; editing, deleting, and banning mercilessly. His anti-American bigoted rantings are especially offputting.
Not a friendly place.
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I am familiar with Stampboards. I used to visit that site from time to time, but haven't done so for some time. I found it to be not very user friendly.
I think I've sufficiently vented about this matter, and I am ready to move on. I will not do business with him again. All other SORers should heed "caveat emptor".
Happy Collecting,
David
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I did join Stamp Boards and never got to experience anything bad. I saw there wasn't much to read about US stamps so I lost interest.
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"wasn't much to read about US stamps so I lost interest.
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I had the same problem. Got the impression my questions about US stamps were not really worth typing a response. Never had a run in with the Moderators though.
Also found their site rather difficult to navigate.
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I'm a member of StampBoards since 2007, as I collect Australia, Papua, British and German New Guinea.
I almost quit a time or two but, it is his stamp site and the information you can gain is very good. He has a set of rules for the site and if you follow them all goes well, (most times)
I think after 8 years I understand Glen and he really is a nice guy, I have also purchased some very fine stamps from him at very reasonable prices and all guaranteed to be what was advertised.
I will admit he's not for everyone and I just ignore everything not stamp related. (most times)
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" ... He can be a particularly nasty piece of work ..."
"Can"??? There is no "can" about it.
I once asked a question about how to find the image and cat number of a stamp on their catalog of Australian Stamps.
I received a catty answer that said something to the effect that if I just looked at the design I'd be able to tell which decade, and therefore which page the stamp was shown.
So I scanned and posted the image of this stamp and asked to be shown where there was any indication of its date of issue or location;
I think that was the last time I posted there. Pointing out Glenn's mistakes is not allowed.
We had an earlier exchange about the need for there to be a space between paragraphs. Apparently the moderator needs the space to help him keep ideas straight.
My comment that, just about all newspapers, journals, magazines, and worthwhile books rely on common sense of the reader.
That was probably strikes one and two.
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I probably wouldn't last a day on that site.
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I've been a member of Stampboards since 2009. Some things I have learned on there are that it's fine to trash an Ebay seller but never post about an issue with a buyer or about anything you re listing on Ebay. They will tear you apart like a pack of mad dingos. also remember that the administrator is a dealer and never post anything good about something he doesn't offer for sale.
Like an earlier poster I have actually seen a nicer side of Glen. His companion, Margo and I have had some nice chats about our pets. He posts some political rants; he and I agree on some things and once I made that apparent I felt his attitude changed toward me, I'm still cautious and seldom post. In short, I seldom post and usually lurk. It's a great resource to learn stuff.
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In the past whenever I had ordered higher valued stamps on ebay I've always requested a scan of both sides. If you have any photo software, you can change the contrast to black and it will show you any tears in the stamp or hinge remnants that you might not quickly notice otherwise.
Just a little extra thought for buying online.
I was looking at one stamp once that I would have bought - the seller listed a miniscule tear. Generally speaking for my Nova Scotia collection, I'd never even consider it, but I was curious. He did show front and back scans but I asked him to send me a separate scan front and back. Put that into my software and his definition of miniscule and mine are totally different! This was a definite tear that had been repaired.
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I think I have a different take on lightly mounted. To me one hinge remnant is acceptable - after all how difficult is it to remove it with care ? However any more than one stuck on top of each other is a no-no.
However IMO those selling individual stamps as opposed to accumulations should show both sides of the stamp- then you can make your own mind up. There can be no cause for dispute in that case - the buyer buys as seen.
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Lemaven said: ... And once you are on his radar (and God forbid question, let alone disagree with, him as I unfortunately did) it became very uncomfortable ... He can be a particularly nasty piece of work...
Totally agree. Didn't take long for this Yankee to get tossed off.
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I am also a member of stampboards,have been for a number of years and must agree glen can be quite intimidating .Jumps on any one for the slightest mistake.spelling or otherwise.
I have also notice that when he makes a mistake especially spelling mistakes(which he does) nobody mentions it.
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From what I gathered after being torn to pieces, is Glen isn't too fond of Canadians especially those that live in provinces he hasn't heard of. I decided life's too short and found this nice quiet group.
In response to EBay stamps I hold firm that front and back scans should be requested. I haven't bought anything in a long time but just judging from some of the stamps I have with bits, pieces and brickabrack on the back of the stamp, it might be better to know what you are getting. I buy kiloware and lots of stamps are fine on the front and oh my gosh on the reverse. Anyway the last time I bought there, which was ages ago, I did request a scan of the back and got one immediately. I'd do it again.
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Let's see.
First, my ebay experience has been almost universally positive, although I don't buy much high dollar stuff there. However, that positivity was damaged two weeks ago as a buyer and a seller.
Sold an album - just a couple bucks - but the seller never paid, despite an invoice, two messages and an ebay resolution request. On the same day, I made a $100 purchase and the seller never shipped the item. Three requests for updates and ebay resolution, and I eventually got a refund.
Even with those two I just can't complain about my ebay experience as a buyer or seller.
Stampboards. There is such a huge wealth of information there. Lots of good stuff, but the treatment I've seen of some members who simply ask the wrong question or disagree with an administrator's view is intolerable. I've not visited the board in quite some time.
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As a feisty senior, I kind of enjoyed my tussles with 'the Sheriff'. After I had pointed out to him that in one post he said that the stamps in my store were garbage, and in another post he said that I was getting sales because I was way under pricing them ... well, he went ballistic. Said that he wouldn't waste any more time responding to my posts.
I must admit that he also must of enjoyed the exchanges, since he tolerated me for a while.
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I consider Glen the Donald Trump of down under stamps dealers; a very polarizing personality. You will find few who are indifferent about him. I quit going to Stampboards a few years back after Glen violated his own rules regarding copyrighted material being posted. His justification was that copyrights didn't matter if everyone else on the internet was also violating it.
I am constantly impressed with the technical aspects of eBay. Being able to post a listing and have it indexed and searchable in less than 30 seconds is absolutely incredible (when you consider the hundreds of thousands of new listings being added hourly). That said, I am saddened by very large number of mis-described and mis-represented listings. It is like folks forget that they are buying something basically sight unseen. The amount of high value stamps being listed without proper descriptions and/or back images is over whelming. How can a seller think that adding a second scan of the stamp back for a high value stamp is not worth it?
To a large degree, eBay's marketing of the rating system and 'money back' return policy has lured buyers into a false sense of security. A top seller or a 100% feedback is meaningless. (If anyone doubts this please Google 'buy eBay account'.) A person with zero eBay transactions can quickly buy themselves one of these accounts. Further, note that convicted felons are encouraged to start eBay business when the first get released. (There are books and websites which show them how to do this and get started by buying an account.) The awful part of this are the honest, hardworking sellers who try to do the right things. This is the real tragedy of the eBay legacy.
Buyers need to stick to the same things they did with local retailers. Buy from people who you know, get non-anonymous recommendations, and look for good organization memberships. Support sellers who do things right, avoid the temptation to score that 'bargain' from an unknown seller.
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03 Feb 2017
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" ... Jumps on any one for the slightest mistake.spelling or otherwise. ...."
That's bullying.
' ....I have also notice that when he makes a mistake especially spelling mistakes(which
he does) nobody mentions it. ..."
That's intimidation.
" .... ...."
That's everything I have posted there in about ten years.
I do wish I knew when he might travel to the US for a show or something as I'd like to meet him.
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"Glen isn't too fond of Canadians especially those that live in provinces he hasn't heard of."
How many provinces does Canada have, now, that there may be some you've never heard of?
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How does the OP "Poor eBay Experience" Have anything to do with President Trump? What does President Trump have to do with another stamp board? Why is an Australian complaining about President Trump? Maybe because President Trump doesn't want the refugee that Australia wants to get rid of? I'm sorry if he is not your president but he is mine and I voted for him. Time for you crybabies to get over it.
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Vince, you are not coming across as a very nice man.
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Because I voted for President Trump? Get over it.
Why are negative comments about President Trump still being allowed here? If I call that out then I am not a nice man? Only your opinion counts. I just don't get it.
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I didn't vote for him, but he is still my President ... at least until the Bomb goes off.
Nothing like Politics or Religion to wake people up!
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The only thing missing here is all capital letters!
Shhhh.....here comes the moderator!
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Gentlemen ... a reminder of rule #2
2. Be considerate of others in the Discussion Boards. Do not behave in ways that can be considered to be abusive, disruptive, illegal, or otherwise detrimental to Stamporama
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"Vince, you are not coming across as a very nice man."
I will assure you that Vince is a very nice man. I know him in person.
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...and I'll add that Vince is also very generous.
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Have just come across this on Ebay, could not find an explanation anywhere as to what/why.
"private listing - bidders' identities protected"
Normally it gives a bidders ID of sorts when clicking on the bid link.
Anyone know of an explanation? Probably quite simple I'm sure.
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here is eBay's explanation
http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/private.html
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Way to go Vince!!!
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Don, thanks for the link, but if the buyers identities are private why does it show mine in it's normal form? (deaco58)
Here is the item in question:-
http://offer.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=142341940646&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2765
I could understand if the seller makes all buyers "private" but not like this.
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I think you can see your own name but everyone else sees this...
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OK, now that makes sense. But I would have to log in as someone else to know!
Thank you for your help, I would have been here for a month of Sundays trying to figure it out.
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