I feel terrible. But sometimes you don't really know what is going on behind the scenes.
The family finally got the stuff back to me. The guy is 82 years "young", but is evidently having some dementia problems. Even though everything wasn't returned to me in tip-top shape, and a few minor things missing, I gave him a free pass.
My 18 year old son once said that anyone over 80 should be given diplomatic immunity... so they can do and say as they please. I kinda agree with that... to a point.
73, Bill
P.S. But that still doesn't excuse PAYPAL!
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BREAKING NEWS!
You ain't gonna believe this!
No sooner did I end my pursuit of Mr. C. because he was an 82 year old senior with some health issues, and I get a call from PayPal regarding my BBB complaint. I explained the issue was resolved, and even though I didn't get all my stuff back and some of it wasn't in the best of condition, I was dropping the complaint since the fella was 82 and having some health issues and I was giving it a pass.
They then listened to my rants about how sellers are getting shafted. He came back with some interesting stuff about how sellers shaft buyers after selling, which I wasn't even aware of! It was a very interesting, enlightening and cordial conversation.
In the end, the PayPal rep said I've been a great seller for over eight years with ZERO disputes against me, so we (meaning PayPal) are giving you your money back and an extra $25 for your troubles.
My next question to him was; "WHY does it always take a BBB complaint to get results?" (And I might add, finally an AMERICAN on the other end of the telephone line!)
73, Bill