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^^Agree with Matt and Bob.Ran, dont know how relevant this is to your situation, but I (like Rivet) went back to college after many various unskilled jobs and finally got a degree (fine art).  But never used it and instead got into the industry I worked in (temping) to fund my degree (nursing/support-work).  After ten years, got fed up so self-funded some Drystone-walling courses whilst honing my work shifts around them.  The recession hit 6 months after qualifying so just went for the first job offered (green-keeping).  I've done many other odd jobs both in the UK and spent years working abroad doing various seasonal work after buying a one-way ticket somewhere with the determination to fund-as-I-go travel.  It can be done.Self-belief and graft and the willingness to push yourself a little further than the next guy are the things that will get you there.  What have you got to lose?  

Thank you all. I think I still have plenty of years ahead of me and judging by all your replies, I really should just learn to be more resilient than what I currently am and grind in more hard work. I think what I really needed was for someone to hear me out and offer opinions, as opposed to me solely ranting. I am definitely very grateful for all the precious opinions from you guys who have definitely got a lot more experience in life than I have. Thank you once again, time to work at this!

Ebayer mextekila is bad news! Liar. Feedback extortionist.
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Dear kevinagogo, Done and a negative feedback left for you! - mextekila

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From: kevinagogo
To: mextekila
Subject: Re: Item I received is not as described: mextekila sent a message about Ande Whall "Streaky Grifter" 34 x 33.5 cut like LVC '66 #180808675276
Sent Date: Mar-06-12 18:13:49 PST

Dear mextekila, I have the pictures and offered to send them to YOU, not ebay. They measure 34 x 33.5. You bought these so probably know how nice jeans are supposed to be measured- look at the Blue in Green website. I measured the jeans exactly as they stipulate and they are 34 x 33.5. I did not promise you an automatic refund of your shipping- look below, I said I would refund shipping if MY MEASUREMENTS were wrong. They are not. I will not refund your shipping costs. You may: 1- leave positive feedback and then take the $60 refund. 2- Open a case with Ebay, in which case you will probably end up AT BEST receiving the $60 refund, which I have already offered. - kevinagogo

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From: mextekila
To: kevinagogo
Subject: Re: Item I received is not as described: mextekila sent a message about Ande Whall "Streaky Grifter" 34 x 33.5 cut like LVC '66 #180808675276
Sent Date: Mar-06-12 17:56:28 PST

Dear kevinagogo, Sorry, but I am not in agreement. You know a lot about blue jeans and I have bought a couple of jean jackets from you before. The measured waist is 16 inches plus a little bit (a 1/4 inches flat)making it a 32.5 waist. The inner seam to the crotch juntion is not 33.5 inches as you state. You say you have pictures and you could send them to eBay if you wish. I sure do not need them!!!! The cost of sending the jeans back was $10.20 and I expect as you promised to be reimbursed for it. Be good at keeping your word the same way I am at keeping mine. I will only accept a full refund including the cost of shipping back and making it an issue with eBay will not help you or me. Best regards, - mextekila

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From: kevinagogo
To: mextekila
Subject: Re: Item I received is not as described: mextekila sent a message about Ande Whall "Streaky Grifter" 34 x 33.5 cut like LVC '66 #180808675276
Sent Date: Mar-06-12 16:58:41 PST

Dear mextekila, I just picked up the jeans from the PO and checked them- they measure exactly 34 x 33.5, as I had them listed. I have taken pictures of them being measured with a flat ruler, and would be happy to send them to you at an external email address if you like. I don't usually accept returns, and only took these since you claimed they were not as described. Since I already have them back, I will refund your purchase price, but cannot refund any shipping. If this is agreeable to you, you can go ahead and leave me positive feedback and I will then reimburse you for the purchase price. - kevinagogo

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From: mextekila
To: kevinagogo
Subject: Re: Item I received is not as described: mextekila sent a message about Ande Whall "Streaky Grifter" 34 x 33.5 cut like LVC '66 #180808675276
Sent Date: Feb-29-12 05:54:32 PST

Dear kevinagogo, Hi, Thanks for stepping forward so positive. The jeans are exactly as received and have not been washed or dry cleaned. I remeasured them again and my previous measurements stand. Could you please reconfirm your return address? Thank you! - mextekila

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From: kevinagogo
To: mextekila
Subject: Re: Item I received is not as described: mextekila sent a message about Ande Whall "Streaky Grifter" 34 x 33.5 cut like LVC '66 #180808675276
Sent Date: Feb-29-12 01:51:10 PST

Dear mextekila, P.S. can you please confirm before shipping that you did not machine wash or dry these jeans. - kevinagogo

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From: mextekila
To: kevinagogo
Subject: Item I received is not as described: mextekila sent a message about Ande Whall "Streaky Grifter" 34 x 33.5 cut like LVC '66 #180808675276
Sent Date: Feb-28-12 19:21:10 PST

Dear kevinagogo, I just returned home froma a trip and found the package with your jeans. Please be advised the inner leg is 32.5 and the waist is about 16 and a little bit inches flat. (defenetly not 34 x 33.5 as described on the title) I need to return them back to you. Please confirm your retun address and I would appreciate to get re-imbursed for the cost of sending them back to you. Please advise how to send them back. Thanks! - mextekila

                   

Ande Whall "Streaky Grifter" 34 x 33.5 cut like LVC '66 Item Id: 180808675276 End time: Feb-22-12 21:20:19 PST Buyer: mextekila (525) 100.0% Positive Feedback Member since Feb-08-05 in United States Location: TX, United States Listing Status: This message was sent while the listing was closed.

                   

When I'm not me, yes.

Oh have I been there before.  Ebay muppets.  You think if you exclude certain countries then they wont find you.  But they do.  They're breeding like rabbits y'know.