No Answer from Seller

Question

Bought an item a few days ago. The seller was communicating at first. I paid and haven’t gotten any responses. It’s been past an hour so I cannot cancel. It has been days. I would start the return but I know you need the item. Did I just lose my money? What to do next besides just waiting on the inevitable realization tha I’ve lost my money on eBay, yet again.

This isn’t the first time I got ‘robbed’ on eBay as a buyer. Why is there no one to talk to? I feel very helpless.

eastlaneave · Answer

@realassorteddeals

I am sorry this happened.

eBay's Money Back Guarantee should apply: https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/-/ebay-money-back-guarantee-policy?id=4210

Here is how to formally request a refund of your full payment:

1) Look at your purchase history here: https://www.ebay.com/mye/myebay/purchase

- View Order Details

- Check the Estimated Delivery Date for your purchase, and

- Check the tracking for your purchase

When it is past the estimated delivery date (and there is no tracking, or the tracking doesn’t show that is close to delivery):

2) Open an "Item Not Received Case". You can do that right here by clicking on the photo of your item and following the steps: https://www.ebay.com/help/buying/-/reporting-item-didnt-receive?id=4042

(If it is not yet time for a case to be opened, it will give you the exact date after you click the photo.)

You will be able to select whether you want the Item or a Refund

-- You have 30 days from the estimated delivery date to open a case)

3) You can check the status of your case here:

https://www.ebay.com/help/ip?topicId=4667

The seller must respond within 3 business days to provide a delivery update, offer a replacement, or give you a refund. If the seller doesn't respond after 72 hours, ask eBay to Step In.