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Every few months there's a tale of how some member(s) have been burned on eBay.

I wish to tell a tale of the opposite end of the spectrum: a tale of eBay awesomeness.

The seller I'm talking about is thapharaoh1, who runs a store that sells primarily toys: with TFs being many among them. I've been keeping an eye on some of the items, and as it's my birthday decided to pull the trigger on all of them at once to take advantage of combined shipping.

There was a problem though that the items didn't go through a combined invoice. No matter; I messaged the seller (at 8:30pm Pacific Time), gave them the items I had wished to purchase and went about other things. I did not expect a reply until the next day, I was mistaken. The seller responded a half hour later that the items were converted to allow for a combined invoice. I bought them all on the spot, then queried the seller for a combined shipping total - I waited less than a minute for the response which was much quicker, and much lower than I had anticipated. I paid the invoice and the items were marked as shipped (with a tracking number) before 10pm.

What follows is, what I consider, absolute voodoo. I live in Canada, and any package I receive from the states takes at minimum 1 week, though closer to 2, to leave the seller's door, pass customs, and arrive at mine. This too only 4 business days. I know I can't attribute it to the seller but it really helped the experience. Also that the items arrived right on my birthday is just that little extra.

Anyways, thapharaoh1: damn good seller, highly recommended.

Is there a way to search for a seller by name on eBay? I'd like to see his stuff on the US eBay but can't figure out how to search for a seller.

Yep, bought from them before, was always very happy with it!

GuyIncognito wrote:Is there a way to search for a seller by name on eBay? I'd like to see his stuff on the US eBay but can't figure out how to search for a seller.

Easiest way would be to go to the link I sent you, then replace the .ca with .com.

Mkall wrote:

GuyIncognito wrote:Is there a way to search for a seller by name on eBay? I'd like to see his stuff on the US eBay but can't figure out how to search for a seller.

Easiest way would be to go to the link I sent you, then replace the .ca with .com.

I actually thought of trying that, but said to myself "No, there's no way it could be that simple."

Thanks, I'm going to check his selection now.

If bought from him before and he is an awesome seller. Once I bought a transmetal Waspinator from him and when it arrived one of the wings was bent. So I contacted him for a return, and when he replied he asked which wing it was. I told which one it was and he offered to send a replacement wing free of charge for me. So about 6 days later got the wing.

I would say he is the best seller hands down.
I'm actually looking at his eBay store right now.

I had ordered from him before and been pleased but kind of forgot about his store.
After you posted the link, I went to the store and grabbed a lil something to fill in my G1 shelf.