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Thanks for your thoughts! Yes, I agree that it's more suitable to call them display cases. The design's really basic and I intend to use it both as a storage system (where you can put baskets into the cubes) and to hold books, as well as display items. I'm basically looking for a solid wood...

No, I wasn't seeking a refund of the original shipping costs from the seller, but from eBay. The agent I first spoke to suggested that eBay's courtesy team can look into this (didn't even know this team existed!). I think it's easier if I just posted the eBay listing here: Solid Oak Bookshelf...

Hey, just a quick update. Called eBay for several hours today and got passed from agent to agent and finally to a manager. And nope, they're very strict on not covering refunds involving third-party couriers (e.g. Shiply). I guess it's obvious in hindsight that they wouldn't cover courier fees...

FYI here was his response prior to purchase: "I'm no wood expert but we bought it as solid oak and I cannot see/detect MDF or veneer anywhere on it. The weight does not lend itself to an MDF or wood veneer either." For me, at the time, that seemed like confirmation of it being solid oak...

Thanks for your responses, lots of things to think over! Yeah, the listing was advertised as "solid oak" in the listing title and description, and I also messaged him prior to purchase to check that there were no veneer components. He looked it over and said there appears to be no veneer used...

Hi folks! So the seller has gotten back saying that the courier fees he's receiving are really high, and whether or not I'd consider a partial refund instead. What do you think of this idea, and what price do you think is fair? Keeping in mind that even with a full refund I'll likely be out of...

Thanks for your thoughts!

I am hopeless at parallel parking! o_O

Thanks for your reply! Just love the pattern and feel of solid wood. I'm a long way off from being able to make something like this but one day hopefully!

Hello folks! Thought I'd start a new thread to ask for all of your expert opinions on these bookcases. I've been on the hunt for a solid wood cubed shelving unit for a very long time. Welcome all of your opinions on this one! (e.g. pricing, maintenance, quality, wood type, durability, finish...

And the search begins again for a solid wood cubed unit! They look really basic and simple in design but they seem to be so hard to find. May I ask what you all think of this one? (e.g. quality, wood type, durability, finish, fair pricing, etc.)...

Thanks so much, grateful for all of your replies and input. Next time I know to come here first before buying!

Yeah, I was told that the refund of the delivery fee would be passed to eBay's courtesy team, long shot, I know...

Thanks! That's a good idea. I'll try calling again to speak with another eBay rep, maybe this one might let me start the refund process of the delivery fee earlier.

Hi thanks for the notice! Sorry, I wasn't clear, it's the seller who will be booking the Shiply return. I meant that the customer representative advised that my original Shiply fee - that I booked to have the shelf delivered to me - should be dealt with after the return has been completed. It...

Thanks for explaining, I know better now. Yeah, I think the Royal Mail label was generated automatically. Spoke to an eBay customer rep, who made a record that the seller will be using Shiply for the return, and that the chat dialogue between driver, myself and the seller can be submitted as...

Ah man, sorry to hear !! :(

Thanks, I'll give eBay a ring. How does this work though, if they're sending out Royal Mail labels for 2 kg items? This thing is probably over 70 kg.

Many thanks for your reply. I did pay through eBay via PayPal & credit card. He said he had no idea as he's not a wood expert, and has accepted the return and is making arrangements for Shiply to collect (I also got a RM returns label from eBay for a 2kg item, lol). I guess I'll lose out on the...

Thanks, is that the white residue on the edges? I'm trying to make a case for my return (It's through eBay too...). Hard lesson learned.