Gah.

[valis2]

Message from clueless eBayer to me:

It has been a month now since I purchased the velvet beret style hat and the legwarmers. I am curious as to whether you have shipped them or not. If I haven't heard from you within a week from today, I will be forced to open a dispute. I don't like to do these things but It has been a month. Your ebay ad states to allow 2-3 weeks for custom make and delivery, however, you didn't even contact me back when I asked you a question. Please message me back with a tracking number or an explaination as to where my purchases stand in the process.
Thank You.

Dear Clueless eBayer:

I do not sell clothing from this account, I sell [craft], hence my eBay nom de plume valis[craft]. (Yes, I'm aware that is a very small point to make, because there are many cross-specialty eBay sellers.) Be that as it may, even if I were to do so, I would not be making anything from velvet. Especially not berets and legwarmers.

You may have forgotten but you actually purchased [craft] from me last week. Not a beret made to order. Not legwarmers made to order.

You have already received your purchase from me, as I am speedy beyond belief, and if you give me a negative because you can't tell me apart from a crazy custom velvet garment maker, I will be very put out.

You haven't responded to my patient but witty email explaining that I am not the droid you're looking for, and I find myself growing more and more certain that the dread Negative Feedback finger is pointing my way.

No love,

valis

Comments

[wiccarowan.livejournal.com]

My first thought was that if anyone is buying a "velvet beret style hat and legwarmers", they must still think it's 1982 and are therefore clearly delusional.

Is there any way you can contact eBay and express concern that this buyer is mistakenly threatening you with a dispute?

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Oooh, that's a great idea! Fortunately, though, they have already contacted me and realized their mistake. *sighs in relief*