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A problem with USPS you need to know about!

Recently eBay was fooled by a Mail Fraud Scam. In effect eBay became part of the scam, because they didn't track the package and request a proof of delivery. instead, eBay heeded to a fake Poof of Delivery that the seller sent them. eBay became align...

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Seller service scam

I purchased a service to repair a vehicle tcm for 137.00 on Ebay. Sent my tcm to seller along with old tcm for cloning service. Seller then refunds my money on Ebay saying Ebay takes to long to pay out. Then asks to be paid through venmo. I paid 184....

User avatar by Rising Star
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Resolved! Feedbacks

How do some eBay sellers maintain 100% positive feedbacks without answering questions ?

Authentication Wait Time Watches

Hello -- I bought an item on Sept 18, it arrived at Authenticator on Sept 20, and now nothing. EBay should have some sort of status, once at authenticator... not just who sold it. So what stage, processing, package review, package authenticated, pack...

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Ebay Money Back Guarantee is a SCAM

I bought an item and received the tracking number as usual. When the item didn't arrive, even though the tracking number indicated it had, Seller was not helpful so I contacted my local USPS and they traced the package was mis-delivered and the packa...

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How to spot FAKE Allen Bradley products with PICTURES

As a "seasoned" seller and buyer on eBay, THEPLCDEPOT, makes sure that we never become the victims of buying FAKE Allen Bradley products. There are many ways of trying to avoid getting caught up in the Fake market schemes. How do you find Authentic A...

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Resolved! Unhide orders no longer working

For years I have placed fully completed purchases into "hide order". Recently, I have no longer been able to retrieve nor view these hidden orders. The option to do this is not shown anymore. This occurs with both firefox and edge.These items still i...

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I made an offer and was never notified it was accepted and eBay automatically charged my card.

I made an offer on an item yesterday and did not hear anything. I only found out that my offer was accepted is that the seller shipped the item. eBay also charged my credit card. I would have liked the option of choosing a payment method when I go to...

Scammers on ebay and distribution hub thefts

either scammers are operating on ebay without any over sight whatsoever or the USPS system is chocked full of thieves. Several times I have ordered things off of ebay only to see the tracking go dead after 3 days or so when it hits a USPS distributio...

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Package Running Late

I am very upset because I ordered an item on December 28th, but have yet to receive it on January 13th. I also cannot get my refund until January 23rd. I opened a case with USPS but it was closed the next day. What should I do about package:940010820...

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Resolved! GIFT CARDS

I have 800.00 in gift cards and cannot use them. Seems no one knows whyThanks Ebay

Seller ships expired dog medicine.

How to get eBay involved in a seller selling expired medication? Seller said they would send refund but have not done so. What is the process to get eBay involved?

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