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Not sure if i am being scammed or not â€¦ im selling an item but they wont release funds until they get tracking that the item has been shipped

mr_lincoln · Answer

Hi @aben1083

I want to add to the IMPORTANT information that @comics-scifi-collectibles provided you with.

-Tracking is automatically uploaded to the sold item for YOUR protection when you print your labels through eBay. If you did not purchase the label through eBay then you need to manually ADD the tracking number from the receipt you got from the carrier. Additionally, you needed to ADD insurance to cover the item price. PLEASE confirm that you have a tracking number on your sold items!?!

-Since the $ 11,500.00 sold yesterday I assume you either shipped it or will ship it with your 2 day handling time.

-I also see you are using the No returns accepted setting. Ironically, both 2 day Handling and No returns accepted are the default settings on the eBay listing tool. The No returns accepted setting does NOT protect you against returns or refunds which you need to know now. eBay has more reasons for Buyer to return items than the No returns policy covers. Buyers are protected for 30 days by the eBay Money Back Guarantee. : eBay Money Back Guarantee policy

-Buyers can also file payment disputes with their funding source (PayPal, credit cards, etc) long after the 30 days that eBay covers. Figure out to at least 180 days with PayPal.

-PLEASE keep us informed of how your two and only high priced transaction go.

-I also agree you should End the other high priced listings you have until the first two go through for you. If you have any lower priced items to sell that would be great to list them.

comics-scifi-collectibles · Answer

@aben1083 This is not a scam and is how payouts on eBay work. The funds for such a large sale are most likely going to be held for at least 30 days. Once eBay says it's time to ship that's when you ship.

My advice since you are such a new seller with such a large amount of pending $ is to END your current listings. You can relist them from the unsold section for up to 90 days.

It's VERY important to ship with signature on delivery as it is required for all sales over $750. I also strongly recommend using Registered Mail as it is the most secure shipping method and the only way you can insure such a high priced coin and watch. You purchase this type of postage at the post.

As a fellow seller I understand that waiting for your payout is frustrating.

Fund holds are normal for new and returning sellers.

New or infrequent sellers will experience transaction holds while learning best selling practices. This helps sellers become established and build a strong selling history on eBay. New sellers typically experience holds for up to 30 days, although sometimes it may be longer

You can see the fund holds policy on this page> https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/getting-paid/getting-paid-items-youve-sold/payments-hold?id=4816&st=