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alanmaier
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Buyer used eBay managed returns, never returned item, was refunded. I'm mad!

First up, I gladly accept returns as I want to keep the buyer happy. I've come to realize that accepting returns does make a positive difference. My terms are buyer pays shipping and I may charge a 20% restocking fee. I opted in to the eBay managed returns system for this reason.    Back in late March, a buyer initiated a return, stating as a reason that the item was defective. The item was a home theater receiver that they claim never worked at all. No SNAD case was ever started, just a... more…
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kootercatcher916
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If I ship back a not as described item for a refund and the seller says that's not the item he sent me what happens next?

I bought a silicone mask from a user, The mask he sent me was not a silicone mask it wasn't even the mask he used in his post. It was a cheap latex mask. The crazy thing is I already own the same mask and I bought it from the maker here on ebay. This seller intentionally ripped me off. I showed him pictures of the mask he sent me & he never denied sending me the wrong mask. He has agreed to issue me a refund but then sent me a message saying I better send him back the right silicone mask... more…
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billy1956cali
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I recently bought an item that was removed from the site thus canceling my purchase, however, the money has not been returned to my account.

Jeep Rubicon wheels wheel Sport Metal Watch Limited
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dhiggy123
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I sold an ipod for $80 to a buyer, shipped before getting paid but now the user does not exist on ebay anymore.

I sold an ipod for $80 to a buyer. I sent it before getting paid and it has been delivered. But the worst part is the buyer does not exist on Ebay anymore. What do I do?
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tmenovsergey
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Fraud on the part of the seller.

Hi!I made the purchase on March 25. Up to this item is not delivered.I contacted the seller. He is playing for time. At first, he wrote that we should wait. Now just silent and all.Here are the data of purchase32GB 4x8GB PC3-10600 204 PIN DDR3-1333 Mhz SODIMM Memory for Apple MAC Mini iMacItem Id: 330799338787End time: May-22-13 09:55:53 PDTSeller: server-ramDelivery indicates that the package in Utah!!What should I do?Pay Pal refuses to accept the claim because it took more than 45 days.Seller... more…
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texasdodie
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mistake in size in auction that sold

I made a mistake in the size in an auction listing and it sold.  Now what do I do?
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indyattic
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How do I reopen a closed case?

I am just floored at how hard it is to contact eBay now.    I sold an item with "pick up or your freight carrier only" on the listing. It's used medical equipment, and a lot of it is sold to technicians who are serving units still in service. They routinely arrange their own carriers.   Never heard from the buyer, who is in Texas. I emailed him several times - got nothing. An unpaid item case was opened, and he immediately paid. But no shipping.   I emailed him a couple more times,... more…
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justininus
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How can i receive my item?

I bought a harddrive connector for computer, but ebay did not send it to me. what happen to ebay. please send me back or give me back my money.  
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gorky123goran
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what to do?

hello,    i have a problem recently I bought an item, and I email the seller and he didnt want to listen to my question, he wasnt polite at all.. Ive asked for phone noumber he didnt reply.. and now he open the case that i didnt want to pay him... thank you very much... sorry for my bad english.. more…
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kmfrier
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ok well my son found on craigslist a car to buy, but when he said he wanted it she said that she was using Ebay Motors and you had to go to

go to money gram store and pay them and then the money would go to her and she would send the car. anybody ever heard of this transaction
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ehl.120
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What information should a buyer need in order to pay me?

I have an item in auction and someone met my asking price. although there is no buy now. Is there any information i should Avoid giving? or is it normal to give paypal email phome number full name, etc?  
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katkarma
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I purchased an item with a ship by May 2nd. I have no item and seller has turned profile to private with 93 neg reviews (all in past month).

What can I do to get my money back? It tool the seller 5 days to answer my first email and they claimed that their printer broke and they had to do it all by hand. Somebody please tell me that the transaction is covered under ebay secure trade?
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davdfish
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would ebay ever call me or is this a scam

call from indian lady said she was from ebay asking questions i said i dont give information over the phone she hung up
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carl.gayton
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How can I block the public from viewing my purchases?

A friend of mine googled my name and all of my purchase history was shown. How can I block the public from viewing my purchases?
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coyolicaltzin
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How do you report e-mail harassment from a seller who didn't like my asking a question about their item's price?

How do you report rude, threatening letters from a seller?  I cannot find the correct category to open a case about it, nor can I figure out where to forward a copy of the letter to so that ebay can be aware of this seller's behaviour.
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rrrrrc
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how can a seller charge sales tax for items sent out of his state?

seller is charging sales tax for items sent out of state that he has no business' in. Is that legal?
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shiningsmile77
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how to escalate the case

I opened a case and now the status said This case can be escalated to eBay Customer Support. But I don't know how to do it
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bistineaubay
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WHat are the chances of beig reinstated if you were kicked off of ebay years ago?

had a friend that was kicked off years ago cause they pu the store on vacation and thought that they could not be bid on....What are the chances of being reinstated? Where would you start?
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cherrysodapop888
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id like to purchase a shoe customization service here on ebay. what can i do if he doesnt return my shoes back to me?

    Id like to purchase a shoe customization service here on ebay.   The deal is that i click the "buy it now" button to avail of the service then i have to send my shoes to him so he can start customizing them, then he'll send it back to me once it's done. has anyone availed of services similar to this? what can i do in case he runs off with my shoes?     more…
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makios
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I didn't receive my item for more then 6 months

The problem is, I was in contact with the seller through messages. I agreed that they send another package but that other package didn't arrive either (it's more than 2 months since they promised to send it). Last 20 days they don't answer my messages either. Another problem is that I can not access that order details anymore. more…
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misst1955
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How do I contact the Trust & Safety Department directly. My account was restricted from a certain category saying the items are counterfiet

My listings were pulled and I am now being restricted from listing in a certain category. I have tried (unsuccessfully) to contact someone in the Trust & Safety Dept directly regarding this, while the seller's who I originally purchased the items from are still selling them on eBay. more…
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miata5
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my buyer tells me their paypal is not working. They want my mailing address to mail me a money order. Is this OK for me to send?

I was selling some Harley boots and she won the bid. She tells me first her computer crashed, then paypal is not working. Now wants my mailing address to send a money order. I do not know if this is save or not?  Can you tell I have been scammed?
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revmackhbarnesiii
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How can I make sure a purchase made by calling seller in ebay add is not a scam

I contacted a seller who had a Buy it Now price in his add, that said to email him if you wanted to B I N.  He said he would contact ebay and have them send me an invoice.  That happened, but there was nothing shown on my account that I purchased anything.  The email came from <aw-confirm@cgi8-ebay.com>: and I am not sure this is not a scam.     How can I know?   Thanks more…
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actn12
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Hey, I've been ripped off. Bought quantity of two items and was only sent one. Opened a dispute and was judged against because seller sent p

Opened dispute and was judged against because seller sent proof of delivered item. Well of course! one of the two items was delivered! Simple and obvious mistake by seller. Seems that Ebay did not even read the details of the case and seller refuses to respond. No way I can find to contact ebay... any suggestions? more…
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