Ebay...

Recently, Mrs. Countryboy has been selling a load of old stuff on EBay. It’s mainly clothing that our kids have grown out of so what better than to sell them on, let someone else get use out of them and make a few quid in the process. Most of the clothes are from Next, Monsoon or Boden and thus are good quality and, though used, in excellent condition.

What has driven both of us nuts, though is the standard of world-class muppet that seems to buy stuff on EBay. A case in point:

One boy’s t-shirt from Monsoon was described (very honestly) as being in good condition, but worn. This t-shirt would cost about fifteen quid new, so someone picked up a bargain when they won the auction for £1.04 + P&P. The item was duly and promptly posted to the lucky winner so imagine our surprise to receive less than glowing feedback. I fact a comment was left about the item having been more worn than expected!

Well a few points, Bozo:

1. It was described as being worn
2. It’s generally accepted that Ebay items are sold-as –seen i.e. caveat emptor
3. It WAS is bloody good condition
4. YOU JUST GOT A FIFTEEN-QUID T-SHIRT FOR A LITTLE MORE THAN A POUND!!! IT COST MORE TO POST THAN IT COST YOU TO BUY IT!!!

Honestly. However (and to add a little perspective) here is a question - typed exactly as it was received - from the winning buyer:

“can u well me have u posted item yet?as i still no recieved it thanx.”

Good Lord, our education system really has an alumnus of which it can be proud!