what did i just buy (GTA Chinatown Wars)

okay so i purchased CW for the DS on eBay from like Hong Kong, and now it's here and it's jacked up or something. First of all, it's rated E, has no Nintendo Wi-fi logo (im pretty sure the original does. And i'm reading the back and it says stuff about E3 and "hands-on-playtest" So did i just get a conterfeit or did i get the wrong kind of copy, this wasnt even mentioned. either way im leaving negative feedback and warning everyone not to buy, im not even going to play it i might be able to return but i really don't know this is stupidijackupscores

I'm pretty sure its not the game.... you just got ebay whacked.:/

Ebay + Hong Kong = You got played.

you realy trusted an ebay seller from china? are you new to ebay? lol j/p but never trust something like that, especially its to cheap to be true

You can't trust those people from Hong-Kong man,they likemoney morethan nintendo so they will do anything to bribe you.

Ebay + Hong Kong = You got played.

maxx1458

Congratulations, you just managed to get ripped off by Ebay Chinatown area.

Someone noticed the irony here? He wanted to buy GTA CHINAtown wars and was fooled by some people from China. lol.

Next time just follow the advice of the above posters when buying at Ebay, so you wont be fooled again.

it's called leaving your house and going to a store

it's called leaving your house and going to a store

DS_fan_atic

Before you leave feedback contact the seller and see what he says. Make it clear you know it's fake. Bootleg sellers want to avoid drama and it's possible he'll offer a refund. Don't be tempted to accept a partial refund and keep the game. You'd just be in for heartbreak when you're 30 hours into the game and it corrupts your save file.

In any case, if you paid with PayPal you can very likely get your money back. Log into your PayPal account and find the Resolution Center. You can open a dispute there. If the seller refuses to cooperate you can escalate the dispute to a claim. If you win the dispute, which you almost certainly will, PayPal will refund the purchase price + shipping; the catch is you'll probably have to return the game to Hong Kong at your expense.

If you have any questions post 'em here or PM me. I just went through this exact process with a bootleg DS game I got from a US seller.

Before you leave feedback contact the seller and see what he says. Make it clear you know it's fake. Bootleg sellers want to avoid drama and it's possible he'll offer a refund. Don't be tempted to accept a partial refund and keep the game. You'd just be in for heartbreak when you're 30 hours into the game and it corrupts your save file.

In any case, if you paid with PayPal you can very likely get your money back. Log into your PayPal account and find the Resolution Center. You can open a dispute there. If the seller refuses to cooperate you can escalate the dispute to a claim. If you win the dispute, which you almost certainly will, PayPal will refund the purchase price + shipping; the catch is you'll probably have to return the game to Hong Kong at your expense.

If you have any questions post 'em here or PM me. I just went through this exact process with a bootleg DS game I got from a US seller.

ok here's the thing, i left negative feedback right away, but i got a message from them (in horrible english), and they are offering a refund if i change my feedback, which i don't even think that's possible lol. so can i still try out this resolution thing? i really don't want to go through so much trouble for $14 but still.ijackupscores

As long as it hasn't been more than 45 days since you paid you can still open a claim. Feedback has nothing to do with that process. If you win a claim, and you would, you would get the $14 plus whatever you paid for shipping refunded. But, you'll have to send the game back with delivery confirmation at your expense, so you need to figure out if it's worth it to you. I'd do it on principle.

It is possible to change the feedback, though you should think long and hard before doing so. I think a negative is well deserved in this case. Whatever you do, don't trust him. If you choose to accept his offer don't revise the feedback before getting a full refund.

i would NOT change your feedback. you'de be giving them a chance the pull the same crap on somebody else. with negative feedback, at least you're trying your best to prevent future scams.

[QUOTE="ijackupscores"]ok here's the thing, i left negative feedback right away, but i got a message from them (in horrible english), and they are offering a refund if i change my feedback, which i don't even think that's possible lol. so can i still try out this resolution thing? i really don't want to go through so much trouble for $14 but still.George_M

As long as it hasn't been more than 45 days since you paid you can still open a claim. Feedback has nothing to do with that process. If you win a claim, and you would, you would get the $14 plus whatever you paid for shipping refunded. But, you'll have to send the game back with delivery confirmation at your expense, so you need to figure out if it's worth it to you. I'd do it on principle.

It is possible to change the feedback, though you should think long and hard before doing so. I think a negative is well deserved in this case. Whatever you do, don't trust him. If you choose to accept his offer don't revise the feedback before getting a full refund.

okay so i purchased CW for the DS on eBay from like Hong Kong ... ijackupscores

You have got to be kidding. Who does that and expects to not get scammed? Why didn't you just buy it from a reputable retailer?

Congratulations, you just managed to get ripped off by Ebay Chinatown area.

Someone noticed the irony here? He wanted to buy GTA CHINAtown wars and was fooled by some people from China. lol.

Next time just follow the advice of the above posters when buying at Ebay, so you wont be fooled again.

In all irony aside, it's does sound like you got played. I strongly suggest that you request a refund before it's too late, if possible.

i like nuggets:)

The next day he contacted me and offered me a refund if I removed the feedback. I agreed, and now I'm waiting to see how this pans out.Mr_Matthews

Again, if you paid with PayPal you have 45 days to file a dispute with them. Don't let the seller stall you past this deadline.