Originally Posted by
Poguemahone
Do it in steps. Paypal first, then the CC company. Otherwise, according to rumour, paypal throws a hissy fit.
If you go with the insurance claim, UPS will expect to pick the bike up, IME. Prior to giving you back any cash. Let us know your experience.
I've been thru this dance with sellers twice, and you have to be a jerk and play hardball; they never want to refund unless you close down their options.
Never, ever, buy anything big via ebay/paypal with anything but a credit card. Gives you a third level of protection, after the seller's basic honesty and paypal, neither of which you can count on.
Okay, thanks.
I've spoken with UPS Claims and they gave me the option of sending photos rather than having them pick up the bike. Whether this will be the case if they decide to reimburse is unclear.