Tech Pan on ebay

[david b]

Just a heads up...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4202&item=3858928402

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4202&item=3858928388

 

[olecowboy]

Can somebody advise if this is legit or one of the scam artists we've been hearing about in the last little while. Much appreciated. the ole cowboy.

 

[jd callow]

Can somebody advise if this is legit or one of the scam artists we've been hearing about in the last little while. Much appreciated. the ole cowboy.

Collect888 is 'legit' in that he sells film on ebay all the time. I bought from him once. It was an auction listed in the title as 15 rolls (3-propacks), showed a picture of 3 pro packs, but in the description he said the auction was for 10 rolls. I won the auction. I emailed him *after* I won about the discrepancy in the description. He was rude and aggressive and refused to sell me 15.

I would not buy from him again nor would i recommend him.

He saved the cost of one (out dated) pro pack at the cost of losing a customer who buys 1,000s of dollars of film every year. (He also has earned this comment on a forum read by many)

 

[BruceN]

I've bought tons of Fuji slide film from his auctions and never had a problem. Of course, if there's a question about what I'm buying I tend to ask it BEFORE I bid.

He sells a lot of outdated Fuji Sensia 100 labeled as "Photo Porst" from Germany. I've had pretty good luck with it and always keep a few rolls in my bag in case there's something I want to shoot, but don't want to waste Velvia or Provia on.

Bruce

 

[bwfans]

For the case of mrcallow, if the subject line is different from the description, ask a question to clear the situation BEFORE the bid is a safer way and is often recommended by eBay. Generally the seller will check the listing and tell you if it is right on the subject line or in the descriptions. This way both can prevent some nonsensical arguing.

If the buyer did not read the whole listing and made the bid anyway, with two different prices/quantities in the listing, the buyer has no right to insist on getting the price according to the subject line only, and the seller has no rights to insist on the buyer to get the price according to the content of the listing (descriptions) alone. If no one will give up his stand the best solution is to abort the transaction without complaints from both. The worst scenario is sending out negative comments each other.

That is my opinion from a very frequent eBayer.

 

[bmac]

Here in the US, the law is you pay for the lowest advertised price. End of story.

 

[jd callow]

Ebay is a true buyer's beware marketplace. I try to be as fair as possible when selling and equally carefull when buying. It really is not too big a thing and I'm sure he is fine for most, but I won't buy from him for three reasons.

One: It is true I didn't read the description prior to bidding. He like others, myself included, put a lot of extra information in the auction that is not part of that specific sale. I had read his other auctions, so I wrongfully assumed it was more of the same. A title that says 15 rolls and a photo that shows 3 propacks is fairly telling

Two: I gave him every chance to reach a compromise on the auction. Not only would he not budge, he was a dick about it.

Three: Brian is correct from a legal stand point as well as a smart business stand point. I see this individual as a small minded business person who treats every sale as if it might be the last. Opposed to trying to build a foundation of satisfied customers. If you check the timing of his feedbacks (those he receives against those left for him) he waits until the buyer has left feedback for him prior to leaving his feedback. As far as I am concerned (and the way I do business) on ebay it is the buyer's responsibility to pay, the seller's responsibility is to deliver as advertised. Once I've been paid I leave feedback. People who sell and wait for the feedback of the buyer make it virtually impossible for the buyer to give anything other than positive feedback. This shows a lack of confidence in their product and respect for the buyer. It also indicates that the 61 negative feedbacks, tons of nuetrals and even positive feedback with negative messages would have been much higher if he played the game fairly.

 

[bmac]

http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...t&memberid=collect888&items=-1&item=-1&de=off

feedback left by member...

Nice guy...

 

[glbeas]

Seems kinda strange that all these problems started happening in the last month or so. Jekyll and Hyde?

 

[jd callow]

Seems kinda strange that all these problems started happening in the last month or so. Jekyll and Hyde?

Not that it is worth the effort if you travel back through you'll notice recurring bouts of neg feedback teretes

 

[mfobrien]

I had ordered from collect888 twice - the first order for APX 100 went just fine. The second order was for 15 rolls of Astia. I paid right away with paypal, then waited and waited. After several emails he said he had been ill. Was sending the film out the next day... waited some more, and after repeated unanswered emails, he finally sent the film.. it was about 30 days after the auction ended. After reading his replies to neg comments, I realized the guy is not exactly a wiz at customer relations... no more purchases from me.

 

[BruceN]

Wow! It's been awhile since I bought any of his auctions, I must have always caught him on the upswing. After reviewing his recent feedback I'll be thinking twice...

 

[collect888]

Just a quick response to some of the comments on my Technical Pan film auctions and my eBay practices.

Those two Technical Pan auctions were sold already. I am listing more eBay auctions for this film.

Regarding about 40 negative feedbacks I gave to some eBay buyers in past six years: During my six years as an eBay seller, I found some buyers probably thought because they are hiding from the network wires, they don't need to follow basic rules as in modern civilized society. Some of them, though very few, sent nasty emails with profane and foul language during their eBay communications. I have no tolerance for those people. Even in email communication people should not behave like animals just because he is not speaking in public.

For the case of MRCALLOW, if you email me your eBay ID and transaction number, I will check my email archive and will find out your old email. If you did not send any impropriate email, I will send you 15 rolls of film free of charge. If you did send emails with nasty language, sorry I don’t need this kind of customer. Rude attitude or profane language towards people, both face to face and through the Internet, are unacceptable.

Currently my shipment schedule is 3 business days. Last few months with poor health I did not list auctions on eBay. But there is no easy way to close my eBay store temporarily (I don't think eBay has a mechanism for this). So a lot buyers went to my eBay store ordered the films and waited a long time to receive the products. To compensate the delay, most of time I added some free films for them when it is possible. Plus I offered to every customer during this period free shipping for their next order. My logic is if a pacakge is delayed too long I should not collect shipping charges. Hence the policy of “Free Shipping for Your Next Order” plus some free films for this time.

By the way I am also a frequent eBay buyer collecting antique books. With more than 500 purchases by now I have never seen a seller gave me free books plus free shipping for my next purchase if the shipment is delayed. The same as lot of eBayers I did meet some sellers selling books with lower quality than it is advertised.

There are over 4,300 positive feedbacks in my eBay record that shows what kind of services and film values my buyers are getting. I have only received about 20 negative feedbacks in 1998 to 2003 six years. And there are about 40 negative feedbacks this year for the sole reason of delay. This situation should be improved with the shipment back to normal.

Now let me get back to work. With tons of films and papers in stock and mostly heavily discounted, my biggest challenge right now is to send out the films on time. My old guaranty to buyers is always, “You will receive your film as long as I receive the payment from you”. Now I will add, “You will receive your film QUICKLY as long as I receive the payment from you”. Though I am only adding one word here but that is a lot of effort behind.

Happy shooting!

 

[jd callow]

Mr Callow is really the peachbutt

Auction in question: 1229382328

Make mine HIR, Tech pan, e200 or any of the e100's (s,vs,sw,g,x).

 

[bmac]

Just a quick response to some of the comments on my Technical Pan film auctions and my eBay practices....QUOTE]

Welcome to the site, you still won't be getting my business.

 

[collect888]

Just a quick response to some of the comments on my Technical Pan film auctions and my eBay practices....QUOTE]

Welcome to the site, you still won't be getting my business.

I respect your decision. There are many many places to buy photographic films from and you really have no need to purchase from my store. To help you make sure I inserted you into eBay's Blocked Bidder/Buyer List just in case someday you forget and cause troubles and unpleasant experience for everyone. To me less troubles and/or trouble makers usually leads to more productivities.

 

[Aggie]

I respect your decision. There are many many places to buy photographic films from and you really have no need to purchase from my store. To help you make sure I inserted you into eBay's Blocked Bidder/Buyer List just in case someday you forget and cause troubles and unpleasant experience for everyone. To me less troubles and/or trouble makers usually leads to more productivities.

Brian is not like that. He is a honest person.

 

[jd callow]

Collect888
How's that search of the email archive coming? Have you found my email yet? I forgot to mention that, although it should be obvious, that I shoot 120/220.

 

[glbeas]

Collect888, this is one site where making a good impression of yourself is really worth the time and trouble. Almost everyone involved here will treat you right and sing praises for you if you take the time with them.

BTW welcome to APUG! I hope we can see some of your personal work posted now and then.

 

[bmac]

I rest my case

 

[collect888]

Collect888, this is one site where making a good impression of yourself is really worth the time and trouble. Almost everyone involved here will treat you right and sing praises for you if you take the time with them.

BTW welcome to APUG! I hope we can see some of your personal work posted now and then.

Thanks Gary! I suddenly realize after six years eBay business I did not only get negative feedbacks .

There is a phrase for this - "silent majority" - I guess that is the case. Screaming aloud is only very few but they feel themselves as the only voice.

I will post some images I made as soon as I got some time. Last night, after many weeks absense from the darkroom, I tried digital negative / contact print approach again. This is the second time I tried and surprise me, without using curves I am able to get a good print on fiber paper.

I shoot B&W, color, and slide films - a lot of time the reason of shooting is to test the films I plan to sell on eBay. I scan the negatives using Epson flatbed and Minolta film scanner. All digital bits and pieces are loaded into Photoshop. From now on I expect the output of Photoshop will be an inkjet print AND a digital negative. The inkjet print will be on file and the digital negative goes into the wet darkroom and out again with an olde good fiber print.

 

[collect888]

Collect888
How's that search of the email archive coming? Have you found my email yet? I forgot to mention that, although it should be obvious, that I shoot 120/220.

I searched my record using your ID peachbutt and the item number up to 10/2003 and yield no result. Please email me the information you have (the date, etc.) and I wiill check it again.

 

[fhovie]

FWIW: I bought some techpan from collect888 on e-bay in September (fhovie) and the transaction was smooth and I am quite happy. I have bought and sold over 300 items on e-bay. I have had very good luck with e-bay people. Sure - I have had some folks fail to pay and then I have had to settle for less later on but for the most part, good communication and patience will pay off. As far as APUG goes - there is hidden away here some of the smartest and nicest people in photography and it is such a privalage to learn from them.

 

[jd callow]

I searched my record using your ID peachbutt and the item number up to 10/2003 and yield no result. Please email me the information you have (the date, etc.) and I wiill check it again.

I see no reason why we can not do this here. It would be a way for you to show your commitment for your business principles.
Auction in question: 1229382328
Date and time I left feedback for you: Apr-25-01 14:32
Date and time you left feedback for me: Apr-27-01 12:12

 

[collect888]

Greetings fhovie. Since September the Techpan price and availability has been changed dramatically. The price three months ago is about the half of the ongoing price on ebay now. And it is reasonable to believe single roll price will double again and hit $10 sooner or later. There is no more supply.

Happy shooting!