I have a box of garbage postcards that dishonest and lazy sellers have fooled me into buying. What is so difficult about putting down a few words about the condition of what you're trying to sell? I can't get over the laziness of sellers who provide nothing more than a one-word title and not a single word in description. I do however notice they go to great lengths to explain how they want to be paid. I'm really angry right now because I've been burned yet again, but I do want to say that there are some really outsandingly good sellers on Delcampe, but it's the bad ones who are ruining the experience for me. After the first few times I was fooled I started asking questions of the sellers, but more often then not, they didn't even bother to respond. Either that or I got very stupid answers. For example I asked one seller what was the size of a postcard and his reply was "I don't know". Are there no rulers in France? I asked another seller if a postcard was a real photograph or a printed card and the reply was "Yes". I've even taken the effort to translate my questions into the sellers' language and I still get this sort of nonsense reply. Needless to say I would never buy anything from any of these sellers, no matter how tempting. Since I can't afford to continue throwing away good money after bad, I will only by buying from sellers with whom I have dealt with in the past and whose reputation I know.
I have a box of garbage postcards that dishonest and lazy sellers have fooled me into buying. What is so difficult about putting down a few words about the condition of what you're trying to sell? I can't get over the laziness of sellers who provide nothing more than a one-word title and not a single word in description. I do however notice they go to great lengths to explain how they want to be paid. I'm really angry right now because I've been burned yet again, but I do want to say that there are some really outsandingly good sellers on Delcampe, but it's the bad ones who are ruining the experience for me. After the first few times I was fooled I started asking questions of the sellers, but more often then not, they didn't even bother to respond. Either that or I got very stupid answers. For example I asked one seller what was the size of a postcard and his reply was "I don't know". Are there no rulers in France? I asked another seller if a postcard was a real photograph or a printed card and the reply was "Yes". I've even taken the effort to translate my questions into the sellers' language and I still get this sort of nonsense reply. Needless to say I would never buy anything from any of these sellers, no matter how tempting. Since I can't afford to continue throwing away good money after bad, I will only by buying from sellers with whom I have dealt with in the past and whose reputation I know.
bonsoir drewski,
perhaps our friend scview could assist you with the best advice on your dilemna and give a list of better sellers on delcampe. i am a philatelist and sell mostly stamps, so my expertise on PC's is very limited. but don't be discouraged by a few bad apples, as you say...there are many good in the barrel too.
I have a box of garbage postcards that dishonest and lazy sellers have fooled me into buying. What is so difficult about putting down a few words about the condition of what you're trying to sell? I can't get over the laziness of sellers who provide nothing more than a one-word title and not a single word in description. I do however notice they go to great lengths to explain how they want to be paid. I'm really angry right now because I've been burned yet again, but I do want to say that there are some really outsandingly good sellers on Delcampe, but it's the bad ones who are ruining the experience for me. After the first few times I was fooled I started asking questions of the sellers, but more often then not, they didn't even bother to respond. Either that or I got very stupid answers. For example I asked one seller what was the size of a postcard and his reply was "I don't know". Are there no rulers in France? I asked another seller if a postcard was a real photograph or a printed card and the reply was "Yes". I've even taken the effort to translate my questions into the sellers' language and I still get this sort of nonsense reply. Needless to say I would never buy anything from any of these sellers, no matter how tempting. Since I can't afford to continue throwing away good money after bad, I will only by buying from sellers with whom I have dealt with in the past and whose reputation I know.
Hi Drewski,
I am sorry to hear you've become a victim of "not entirely honest" sellers.
I am afraid you will find them on any site, not just Delcampe. I've been a victim of exactly the same phenomena, but not on here. A while ago I bid on Ebay on a "joblot of 100 topographical British postcards". When it arrived it was 100 extremely common London pc's. Technically speaking it was "British PC's, but it would have been more honest, if the seller had stated "London PC's"
Although I am mainly a seller, my advice is to ask questions and if you do not get sensible answers stay well clear.
As a buyer, if I am not sure about the item description I will ask questions and if I do not get a satisfactory reply, I will not bid/buy.
As a seller, I am afraid I must admit that I keep my description of the item's conditions to a minimal, although there always is a comment in every single listing about the condition, but any question I receive I will answer as comprehensively as possible and on most occasions within hours of receiving it (time zone difference permitting).
I think Delcampe has an awful lot to offer, both to sellers and buyers and I've made some very good purchases here (including finding some completely "new to me" postcards in my areas of collecting). But, as with any auction site, one must excercise some caution, in order not to get caught out with a rough deal.
I have a box of garbage postcards that dishonest and lazy sellers have fooled me into buying. What is so difficult about putting down a few words about the condition of what you're trying to sell? I can't get over the laziness of sellers who provide nothing more than a one-word title and not a single word in description. I do however notice they go to great lengths to explain how they want to be paid. I'm really angry right now because I've been burned yet again, but I do want to say that there are some really outsandingly good sellers on Delcampe, but it's the bad ones who are ruining the experience for me. After the first few times I was fooled I started asking questions of the sellers, but more often then not, they didn't even bother to respond. Either that or I got very stupid answers. For example I asked one seller what was the size of a postcard and his reply was "I don't know". Are there no rulers in France? I asked another seller if a postcard was a real photograph or a printed card and the reply was "Yes". I've even taken the effort to translate my questions into the sellers' language and I still get this sort of nonsense reply. Needless to say I would never buy anything from any of these sellers, no matter how tempting. Since I can't afford to continue throwing away good money after bad, I will only by buying from sellers with whom I have dealt with in the past and whose reputation I know.
Hi Drewski,
Before you totally quit Delcampe I wish you would look around a little more.... I've been a member here for over four years now and I was mainly a buyer till maybe some time last year when I started to sell here.. My sales have been what I consider very good for me compared to what I was doing on American Auction sites.. I hope you can get a chance to visit my auctions here... I'm sure you will find what you're looking for in my auctions as far as descriptions go.. All my postcards are standard size...
I have a box of garbage postcards that dishonest and lazy sellers have fooled me into buying. What is so difficult about putting down a few words about the condition of what you're trying to sell? I can't get over the laziness of sellers who provide nothing more than a one-word title and not a single word in description. I do however notice they go to great lengths to explain how they want to be paid. I'm really angry right now because I've been burned yet again, but I do want to say that there are some really outsandingly good sellers on Delcampe, but it's the bad ones who are ruining the experience for me. After the first few times I was fooled I started asking questions of the sellers, but more often then not, they didn't even bother to respond. Either that or I got very stupid answers. For example I asked one seller what was the size of a postcard and his reply was "I don't know". Are there no rulers in France? I asked another seller if a postcard was a real photograph or a printed card and the reply was "Yes". I've even taken the effort to translate my questions into the sellers' language and I still get this sort of nonsense reply. Needless to say I would never buy anything from any of these sellers, no matter how tempting. Since I can't afford to continue throwing away good money after bad, I will only by buying from sellers with whom I have dealt with in the past and whose reputation I know.
It's very sad to see comments like these.
I'm not an expert of postcards.
Most of my sellings are philately items.
Most of my postcards on sell have the 2 sides images.
I think that a seller of a single card must show the images of both sides.
And of course describe all the faults of the card (cards).
Most of my work is writing all or most of the items details.
I and my customers are very satisfied.
I hope that you'll have no more bad experience.
It's very sad to see comments like these.
I'm not an expert of postcards.
Most of my sellings are philately items.
Most of my postcards on sell have the 2 sides images.
I think that a seller of a single card must show the images of both sides.
And of course describe all the faults of the card (cards).
Most of my work is writing all or most of the items details.
I and my customers are very satisfied.
I hope that you'll have no more bad experience.
Happy holiday
Baruch Hans
Hello Hans,
As a single postcard seller I used to scan both sides of a postcard..It was very time consuming to scan a card that only had a divided back or was blank..If I think the back of a card has any interesting written message or cancellation mark--soldier free mail--cancelled stamp--design--I will then scan the back... I do put in my description what is on the back--cancelled stamp & date, if there is a written message, any corner wear--creases--stains--etc.
Should the buyer want to see the back of anyone of my postcards a simple "ask the seller a question" saying "see back" will have a scan as soon as possible..I pretty much live on this computer and being retired it possible that you will have a answer from me within minutes...
I also rely on having a really nice assortment of postcards to choose from and probably some of the lowest prices offered here... My ratings should speak for themself and it is really the responsibility of the buyer to do some checking on their own...