Curious how often this happens and how other people handled the situation... I purchased a pin from a Pinsider. I paid via Paypal about a week ago. Shipping paid and they would be picking it up in about 2 days. This morning, I wake up to an email saying payment refunded. Turns out he claims he got cold feet and decided to keep it and asked me to cancel the shipping...

I understand, people change their minds. However, when it comes to making a sale, funds exchanged, setting up shipping, paying for shipping. When is it too late to change your mind?

EDIT: Decided not to include his Pinside name. You can PM if you need to know.

I have had buyers get cold feet, but never a seller. I guess some people just cant let go. The underlining cause to hoarding...

Yeah, I may just give up on searching for another Goldeneye. But the shitty part is, I already bought a bunch of stuff for it and made some major adjustments to my arcade to fit it. Sucks when you really look forward to something, as well very excited about it. To have the seller back out 2 days before the shipping company picks the game up.

Another reminder, buying a pin across the country can be complicated lol

I agree with you. However, just nice to discuss these topics sometimes. I do think they can help prevent situations like this from happening to others if people are made aware. I am sure I will be over it by lunch time. It is just pinball after all, however it did start my morning to a bad start. lol

Yeah, you are correct. But you know how it goes, buying parts and stuff is one of the fun moments of the hobby. So hard to resist the urge to get stuff for the game haha.

He should have, all I got was a note attached to the Paypal refund. No PM or email or heads up. If he had emailed me first asking me to sincerely consider letting him keep it because he now loves the game or whatever, I would have accepted the refund and would have never made a fuss. I had to ask him what was the reason why he refunded the payment.

On another note... If anyone wants to sell me a Goldeneye, I wont get cold feet

It was you!!!! You douchebag... (JUST KIDDING) In fact I have never had a problem with you on Pinside and always enjoyed your feedback and comments.

He confirmed... Cold feet. "Cold feet and yes decided to keep it"

Since I decided not to mention his pinside name. It would be a bad idea for him to comment.

Interesting, so he lied when he said cold feet and wanted to keep it. He had an issue with using PayPal? I have bought and sold a few games across the country and used PayPal every time. I really dont see any other way to pay for a machine that isn't local. I even used the friends and family option...

I wonder if we will see a Goldeneye with the same photos for sale in Florida someplace. The ad will say.. Cash only lol

That would be great Campbell works, I can make that drive. As well very nice of you to help me out. My feet are hot and ready for a Goldeneye lol

I would have done a bank wire transfer. He just seemed ok with PayPal. All he had to do was ask for a more secure payment. Granted that makes it easier for him to take the money and run so I can see the down side of that as well for the buyer.

I think sellers who use PayPal need to do some research on the buyer. For example is he active on Pinside as well how long etc. Not saying it confirms the integrity of the buyer. At least you have a better idea what you are dealing with and if PayPal is a good choice of payment.

You can. However the gift option is no longer available. It's friends and family. If you use a credit card the buyer pays the fee if they choose.

Just to confirm. I am not upset anymore I am well vented and on the hunt once again lol.

That said, everyone else is free to vent their stories if they want. I probably won't be adding anything else to this thread so best of luck everyone, have fun and keep them feet warm.