eBay Seller Burned me on a Cobra 2000gtl🤬🤬🤬, but that's not the End of the Story 😁

[@wwtf7180]

I quit buying radios on eBay 3 years ago. I was burned 3 out of 5 times. I’m done forever buying eBay junk.

[@1975adam]

I am in Canada between the extra costs for shipping and then mybe it's broken so ebay is the last place I order stuff from

[@spreadgeorgia]

Me too!

[@foxxfury145]

Ebay will give 100% money back guarantee

[@mr.stonerUDX714]

not always!!!!

[@davep6977]

I ALWAYS take insurance out on anything breakable

[@marcnelson2645]

Some people are just lairs.

[@douglassheffield6300]

If nothing else packing is a key part of getting the item there safe and secure.

[@kylongrifle]

I sold on ebay for almost 10 years, and your exactly right. Folks think "as is no returns" means they are free and clear and its not like that.Ebay will force you to take it... You still have to get it to the buyer in the shape it was on the listing. you can always get a return on "not as described".... Though it goes both ways, bad buyers make use of that too just like Rooster mentioned here....

[@CBLounge2112]

That packing job makes me ANGRY! The last radio I bought from Ebay was a Realistic Navaho base and it was packed better than anything I had ever seen and arrived in beautiful condition, I was sooooo STOKED and appreciated it so much and of coarse I left a steller review for the seller. There are some great sellers out there on Ebay but it's always a crap shoot until you find a seller you can trust! Thanks for the informative video Rooster! Cheers from CB Lounge 2112!

[@2wattsout]

Double box, wedge the corners into the outer box so the item/s cannot shift around. Repeat, don't left the item shift around and gain momentum when roughly handled. Leave enough space for crumpled newspaper packed in fairly tightly top, bottom, all sides. Isolate individual items if packed in the same box. Don't ship around the holidays. Those air plastic "bags" are useless for packaging. Bubble wrap isn't far behind. The end result of poor packaging isn't worth anybody's time. The worst packagers work for Amazon. Seller should apply there

[@DougPoulton]

I've been burned so many times on ebay I left that platform five years ago.

[@SOU6900]

You honestly taught me something as a buyer on ebay.

[@monstersdoexist]

He was easy to find in the sold listings. He had a perfect feedback score and really blew it with this sale. That radio (was) worth a lot more than you paid for it.

[@Rooster_Radio]

I thought it was, even though he over charged for shipping I was ok with it. Everything in this video cost me $515 to my door. $375+$95 shipping+ tax. I was ok with that considering I planned to refurb and keep it. Fella just had a "F*CK it" moment I guess lol

[@robertpittman5040]

That’s why I don’t buy nothing but parts if that from eBay anymore

[@XENONEOMORPH1979]

before i buy a item i ask the seller on what his intentions is how they are going to pack the item , Unbeknown to them i worked at the post office in the uk and parcel office and i know sometimes the staff would just thorw items into another cage and they do not give a to** . If the seller gives me a good response by saying a box then paper crumbled at the bottom of the box and the item bubble wrapped and the box sides scotch taped or cardboard strips to strengthen the sides i be happy. If they just give me a basic box and just covered , i will not bid on the item no matter how positive they are. I spoke with one who said what do i suggest , that recently as i bought a superstar 3900 2 months old and modded with receipt of said mod and who modded it . I told them and he said if i win the bid you get it exactly what i advised , now that i have it on record as messages ebay will read them. I got it exactly what i asked and i was totally amazed how perfect it was. So always get some messages going with them either during the bid or before as you got it on proof that they said it and what condition you had on receiving it .

[@hillbillytarzan]

Look at this statement from a seller on eBay. "The radio works but cannot guarantee it will after shipping as it is a vintage electronics so it will be sold as is." I've never seen that one before 😂

[@Rooster_Radio]

In other words, " chunk it in the box and hope it survives". There's certain stuff I don't feel comfortable shipping and I feel like I'm at least a semi professional shipper after doing this for so long at a high volume. Other people should use the same discretion

[@drsysop]

It happened to me once & they didn't accept return & they closed their PayPal account & never got refunded. eBay did however sent me 10% of it back. If its damaged during shipping its insured by US Mail, UPS or FedEx. -73's

[@timmack2415]

Only if the seller paid for insurance

[@JamesJohnson-ok1hn]

well my last ebay purchase was quite similiar however the process to get my refund for what was supposedly shipped to me turnede into a major pain with both ebay and the seller so no matter what ill never buy from ebay again 3rd time screwed and the returns refund process takes months to settle, so no more ebay.

[@terrymeyer7084]

i bought a new 29lx with talkback improvement and echo installed off ebay as a cheap backup radio for my big rig. i cracked the case open to look at their work, and was shocked at the level of incompetence. wired duct taped together, echo board literally just laying inside the case. i messaged the seller wanting a refund and was told it was as is. i didn’t want the headache of dealing with doing the dance with ebay so i just ate the $189. so if you can take a on a repair job, let me know.

[@dalesmyth7398]

The thing is, that radio is no longer made. That is disturbing to see that kind of packing on a radio that's getting harder to find that's in clean shape. No pride in the product, just wanted the $$$. No way I would've shipped the speakers and mics in the same box, they'd been separate.

[@Rooster_Radio]

I've packed and shipped parts non working junk cobra 2000s better than this. I definitely agree, totally pathetic. When I first saw the box before opening, I couldn't believe everything was in there that was supposed to be

[@olivertaylor8788]

You should tell who the seller is..

[@michaelltnv6741]

I am so sorry, brother. I had Crazy Bones cb radio screw me. I only got part of my money back, but he kept doing and ended up being arrested for his actions. So yes, there is a way to get your money back.

[@Maine307]

hahahahhaha..i laugh becuase i bought 3 amps from in the past, and i cursed you for the large amount of buble wrap layers i had to cut and cut and cut to get tothe amps..lmao.. i said no way someone wraps this much bubble wrap on an abject!.. soo if anyone here questions ur shipping, i stand as a witness.. u do not fool around with your own customers! i hope this gets taken care the right way, i truly do! Cheers from the woods of Maine always!

[@chrisjacobi3720]

His ears are probably burning every time I purchase something from him. He loves tape and bubble wrap. LOL

[@southboundsuarez9832]

Too much is never enough. If you are thinking of the time and hassle to open a package? Just think of the time and effort to lovingly prepare the package for shipment! I HAVE EASILY SPENT 8 HOURS WRAPPING UP A PACKAGE!

[@billallen3002]

I purchased an RCI 2950 off of ebay that was listed as "working but for parts" and when I got it it would work in CB channel mode but not in frequency mode. Ebay said it was sold for parts and disreguarded the working part and that was it. Since I wanted to use it on 10 meters it was useless.

[@hatchetjackphillips]

This is why I don’t buy used cb radio equipment! Those radios aren’t worth what they’re asking!!

[@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808]

It would be nice to know who sold it to you so we can avoid him !

[@Rooster_Radio]

@@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808 search sold listings on eBay, and you'll find it. I would share our messages and his account, but almost certain doing so violates some sort of eBay policy. I have his full name and address, even though he tried to hide it with a UPS store shipping address

[@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808]

👍🏻

[@ericzerkle8486]

As a long time seller and buyer, I have stopped selling large items on ebay due to shipping damages..

[@kdlc56]

Should have been double boxed. Seller didn't know how pack electronics.

[@southboundsuarez9832]

I laughed when I saw the Amazon box! They are terrible at packaging, and have been getting worse.

[@monstersdoexist]

That was not packed by Amazon. The eBay seller just used an old Amazon box to ship it.

[@Rooster_Radio]

I laughed as well lol, but for a completely different reason. When I saw the box I said there's no way he got everything in there". 🤣

[@miker8379]

Hope you will update this story

[@stereomann83]

maybe if you wanted to try & fix the radio he can give you a partial refund but not sure if that's worth it to you or not depending on what needs to be repaired on it I'm thinking at least a switch & a fuse holder

[@JS-dm2tz]

Does eBay have packaging requirements that have to be followed ?

[@Rooster_Radio]

The requirement is to ship the item without it being damaged. I figure that would be pretty common sense lol. You can't just toss something in a box and then blame the shipping carrier when it gets damaged due to improper packing. So technically, yes I'd say there's packaging requirements or face the consequences of poor shipping practices

[@stevemccoy8138]

I totally agree, I have a Great little cb radio collection, but I gave up buying radios on ebay, can't tell you how many times my purchase arrived broken and or not working, OH it worked good when I shipped it !😅😅. Good Luck.

[@southboundsuarez9832]

I make a video of everything working just as I am about to ship. I post it as a private video on ebay and send a link to the recipient when I ship.

[@southboundsuarez9832]

Private video link on youtube not ebay! Not everything I ship is because of ebay sale. Doh!

[@peteantonio1601]

when an item is listed "as is" always assume is not working, unless is a great price and you could still use it as junk parts, i buy thru PayPal if ebay don't honer their end, PayPal will take over,

[@Rooster_Radio]

Definitely, purchased through PayPal, just for the double protection

[@TM-gv6zv]

Sounds like it's a bad situation all the way around. Well the reason that most sellers get away with that is because a lot of buyers don't know better. Anyway great video appreciate the info.... wait a minute I just remembered he had Ace Ventura Pet Detective to deliver that LOL

[@MileHighVideoGates]

I sent Panic Attack a HR2510 had it very well wrapped in bubble wrap and stryofoam packing pouches when he got it looked like someone dropped it from a 3 story building face plate all broke up mic jack jacked up. its sitting on a shelf now retired... sad very sad 4-2-0 Denver reading the mail.

[@ericzerkle8486]

He poorly wrapped and packed those speakers.

[@ItsRael108]

Prob packed ot like that to cover for it not working 🌞

[@mikeh8374]

I shipped eggs across the country before all the restrictions and had great reviews on ebay. I promise they were packed better than that.

[@Rooster_Radio]

@@mikeh8374 for sure! I've packed junk radios better than this, guaranteed lol

[@gewglesux]

I normally have items professionally packed and pass that on.. sometimes i eat it because of situations like this guy. Everyone wants to save a buck. Also Mind buying electronics you'll get roaches.

[@foxman362]

i hope you get cobra2000 fix soon.

[@marcdich]

I get your point on that that was wrong now I do sell on eBay and I sell all my stuff as is and it is working but the key thing I do with my stuff I use bubble wrap, and I overwrap the thing so much that literally you can drop it and it will surviveso in other words, you got several layers of bubble wrap that you have to go through to get to your item, I make sure of it because I wanna make sure that the person gets something that I sell them in good operating condition but I agree with you a lot of out there are just a screw people over and do things half assed when it comes to shipping

[@Rooster_Radio]

For sure! I have put more effort into packing non working radios

[@hitekredneck109]

I pack the ever livin crap outta anything I send out but I also always get insurance on it cuz I've seen some crazy stuff.

[@jgmopar]

I would think everyone would know that the shipping people be it USPS, UPS, FED EX etc would know these people in the hubs that handle packages are gorillas. I am surprised things that are packed good make it in one piece. I had a guitar come in a single box loose with a few pieces of bubble wrap poorly packed and it came to me in pieces. It amazes me what people think is good packing. I got my money back. I have bought a few radios on Ebay most were packed pretty good. The radios I have bought from you Rooster were packed good in the Lowes boxes with lots of bubble wrap.

[@alabamared2568]

I'll say this I've bought a ton of smaller items and bigger on eBay I've never had an issue with broken items or non working..now on Amazon I've had items that didn't work broken missing parts but yet they list as new that's happened about 4 times now I trust eBay more than I do Amazon!!!

[@jefferybobafett3234]

hope that you can get it to working again. 10-4

[@Davidjb37721]

I have a Cobra 2000 it has stopped receiving and transmitting the blank it can be fixed?

[@Rooster_Radio]

There's almost nothing on a 2000 that can't be fixed.

[@DimebagDarrenLowe]

Sorry to hear that Rooster, this Canadian wishes you were closer

[@mikeh8374]

Ain't like old days. People are sorry as hell.

[@Rooster_Radio]

What's bad, is after looking up this feller's information, he's just over 70 years old, so he's old enough to know better, but just doesn't care

[@3butalcomp3]

Buyer beware. Such on-line purchased .... Yeah.

[@artnascar9748]

Damn that's a real bummer.

[@robertswearingen4353]

No insurance.

[@Rooster_Radio]

@@robertswearingen4353 ups wouldn't insure a packing job like that

[@321CatboxWA]

Looks like No1 Son packed it.

[@RedFox-ym2xw]

Daggone it he is in Kentucky too that sucks

[@justinrayguitars6024]

Rooster I'll sell you a super nice 2000 with two speakers and pack it up properly.

[@jays9421]

You are absolutely a 100%, right?They have to refund your money if they do not.Ebay will and if you used paypal they will refund your money As long as you do not use friends and family with paypal paypal We'll refund your money

[@foxman362]

nice radio.

[@adambennett2176]

Shame on the mess

[@scramick]

EBay will put a hold on his account, and you will get your $$$ as you know. Terrible shipping, for sure. I found the seller on Ebay. Lazy guy.

[@Rooster_Radio]

Oh yeah for sure. I'm not too bent about it. Honestly I could sell the stuff and probably lose $100 or less, but , like you mentioned it won't be necessary

[@mike---]

The recording of you "opening it" doesn't mean anything. There's only tape on the box, no tamper proof seal that would prove it hasn't been opened yet.

[@Rooster_Radio]

Doesn't matter, regardless the radio came damaged and doesn't power on as pictured= item not as described/damaged in shipping. Video wasn't even submitted as proof and doesn't need to be. The video was done more as a teaching tool and for conversation. This isn't my first rodeo. Buying on eBay for 18 years and selling for around 14 comes with a few lessons.

[@mike---]

@@Rooster_Radio Brave man buying used radios from ebay. Heard too many people getting burnt that way.

[@Rooster_Radio]

@@mike--- You can get burned buying something at a CB break or ham fest in person, and guess what? Zero protection from getting scammed there unless there's a test station where you can see it work.

[@michaelfike7542]

The postal service is a joke now. They don't care how they treat your packages.

[@mike---]

@@michaelfike7542 Lost count how many UPS packages have holes in in outer box and product box inside it.

[@Freebird_67]

The talking drove me away. To much.

[@miker8379]

I guess you couldn't see it was a 17 minute video😂😂😂

[@mr.stonerUDX714]

when i was selling on e bay I state in my ad working sold as is if you purchace this unit you are agreeing on the NO RETURN policy and EBAY has stuck with me everytime

[@olivertaylor8788]

Karma....

[@RabbiJesus]

I sold a Yaseu HT on eBay years ago, it was flawless and yet the buyer did not bother to read the shipping time. He left negative feedback and I was done with the whole thing.

[@TREEHUGGAH1]

i bought 3 seperate Grundig 1600/1601. all said they work-none worked and sellers wont help. i need someone who works on these.

[@tedneitzel]

Bummer! Only reason I've got what i have is because of Ebay. Back before i broke my neck and back and could work i bought radio equipment off Ebay. I got lucky with everything i got nock on wood! Let us know how the battle goes.

[@Rooster_Radio]

I generally have good experiences, because I use discretion on who I buy from, but like I mentioned, you can still get bad deals from a bad or cheap seller that doesn't want to spend money on shipping. But like this guy, had no issues charging $95 to ship lol

[@TruckerBill0531]

Must be a mud duck special

[@Rooster_Radio]

@@TruckerBill0531 or... A special mud duck 🤣

[@sv_samyoti]

Why don't you answer or respond to your emails that gives you a bad name

[@Rooster_Radio]

@@sv_samyoti here's your email Hi there I have friend that's complaining about mic audio that it is low and on my side it is just low if he connects a power mic then it is better our question is on the board which is the modulation ( pot ) variable resistor what number and where I am a sub to your Yt channel and follow you there I am in Norway and he is in Greece but ye not so good with English so I am helping him His radio is the 450 watt the new one that's is selling for about 800$ If you can take a photo pointing to it is also great 73 Kosta And here's my response: I'm not the free cb radio help desk or the breaker 19 hotline. My responses are reserved for customers that have spent money or that are intending to. I run a business, not a charity or a "not for profit" organization.

[@sv_samyoti]

@@Rooster_Radio thanks for a moron answer if there was info out there think i would bother to ask No so i asked you in a nice way for some kind hearted info i did not ask for drama you need to get some help with your way of dealing with people with that kinda attitude you will not get good mentioning ☹

[@bblod4896]

​@@Rooster_Radio Brilliant!

[@Rooster_Radio]

@@bblod4896 I don't think he liked my response? 🤣

[@bblod4896]

@Rooster_Radio 😂🤣😂

[@david-uy4jo]

the seller is a bafoon and careless ,i bet he wears a dunce cap at all times