Late Roman Bronze Coins
Assorted topics => Resources => Topic started by: Victor on May 10, 2018, 02:38:36 PM
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I was just bookjacked!
I have purchased hundreds of books online and never had a problem until my last purchase. I bought a new copy of A Dictionary of Roman Coins and a few days later, the bookseller emailed me saying that the package had been damaged by the USPS and sent back to them. Then she offered to sell me a used copy for a 20% discount. I said that I just wanted a refund. She emailed again to make sure I didn't want the used copy and I said "No" once again. Then she emailed and said that I needed to wait past the estimated delivery date to file a claim through Abebooks. I have started the dispute process with my credit card company.
They apparently never had the new copy of the book and the tracking number she sent me shows that a label was created but was never in the system, so nothing was checked into the USPS system. Bookjackers never have the book in stock, but this seller also tried a bait and switch, trying to dump a used book on me.
Here is a website about bookjacking with some dealers to stay away from...and the company I just had this experience with is on the list -- Murray Media
So many crooks in this world! >:(
http://www.zubalbooks.com/article-bookjacking.jsp
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Wow what a scam. My wife recently bought a Tiffany style lamp on ebay. Turns out the seller never had one in stock and sent a cheaper model. We sent it back and had to have Ebay intervene to get a refund.
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The Tiffany scenario sounds similar to what the bookseller tried with me- a bit of bait and switch. I guess it doesn't matter what your interests are, there are crooked people lurking, trying to take advantage.