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    I requested to cancel an item which I no longer wanted because I realized it was not genuine and not worth 750 dollars. Now the seller has shipped the item. I need to return it and have submitted the return request. The buyer says he will accept it. I cannot return since I am not at home until next week. I'm really stressed out here. 

    thomascurcio
    thomascurcio
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    mudshark61369

    mudshark61369

    ·11 months ago
    "There is no such thing as foolproof, because fools are so darned ingenious" (unknown)3105View listings

    @soh.maryl , @gosimus , @momtoabeautifuldaughter ,

     

    Read what I posted yesterday, and open the USPS link.  My guess is the seller decided to have USPS intercept the package while it was enroute, instead of letting it be delivered, so they charged that fee and the return shipping cost which also has to be paid when a package is intercepted.  

                                           
    gosimus

    gosimus

    ·11 months ago
    1120View listings

    @mudshark61369 

     

    < have USPS intercept the package so they [the USPS] charged that fee >    

     

    You figured it out.  I thought the OP was telling us that the seller charged a "fee" for cancelling the order.  Your explanation makes sense.  Thanks for tagging me.  

     

                                           
    mudshark61369

    mudshark61369

    ·11 months ago
    "There is no such thing as foolproof, because fools are so darned ingenious" (unknown)3105View listings

    @gosimus ,

     

    I think that not only do we have an inexperienced buyer, but probably an inexperienced seller as well.  

     

    I didn't think about this until a few minutes ago, but if the item was sent with signature confirmation because of its cost, as it should have been. The USPS would have held it for 15 days after leaving an attempted delivery slip. I don't think the OP knows that either. 

                                           
    soh.maryl

    soh.maryl

    ·11 months ago
    110View listings

    So the seller requested an intercept of the package and charged the buyer for it? 

                                           
    pickapaper

    pickapaper

    ·11 months ago
    4612View listings

    @thomascurcio wrote:  "He has not provided a tracking number"

     

    Is the seller in the U.S.?  Are you sure he even shipped if he didn't give you a tracking number?  If the item was $750 or more, he also should have sent it with tracking plus signature required (eBay's rule) so that you would have to sign for it upon receipt.  

     

    If the package arrives, do not refuse it.  Accept it and then if you are still not happy with the item, file a return claim for "item not as described" to return it.  He will have to send you a return label to return it and when he receives it back, he will have to issue you a refund.  If he does not, after 4 days, you can ask eBay to step in and they will force a refund.

     

    "Just wanted to get this whole situation over with".  Unfortunately, these things take a bit of time.  It isn't a quick thing that is over in a day or two.  You have to follow proper procedures if you want your money back.

     

    P.S.  The seller duped you out of $35.00.  That money is lost.  

     

     

                                           
    mudshark61369

    mudshark61369

    ·11 months ago
    "There is no such thing as foolproof, because fools are so darned ingenious" (unknown)3105View listings

    @thomascurcio ,

     

    You really have jumped the gun on this.  Unless you have absolute proof of the item  being counterfeit. As it is you do not know that for sure, and that makes you responsible for the return shipping as a Buyer's Remorse return. 

     

    Had you gone to the USPS site and had your mail and packages held until you returned from your vacation, then you could have filed a not as described dispute IF the item was a counterfeit. You would have had 30 days from the date there was a delivered scan to do that and the seller would have been responsible for the return shipping cost. 

     

    As it is, it seems your message to the seller scared them into having the package intercepted which costs $18.35 and returned to them, which would cost them the price of original shipping to have it sent back using the service they sent it Priority, with the ebay required insurance. Easily costing the seller near $35.  Otherwise they could end up waiting weeks for the USPS to return it via their slow unclaimed package service. Which is probably why they wanted you to pay them for the interception and return. 

    https://www.usps.com/manage/package-intercept.htm 

     

                                           
    christworks

    christworks

    ·11 months ago
    1255View listings

    Why would you buy something that cost $750 at a time you know you won't be home to receive it? I

                                           
    stainlessenginecovers

    stainlessenginecovers

    ·11 months ago
    5401View listings

    5 hours after posting and you haven't even visited to answer any questions yet? Why bother posting? You must NOT be too stressed. 

                                           
    thomascurcio

    thomascurcio

    OP11 months ago
    32View listings

    Sorry, I am on vacation 

                                           
    gurlcat

    gurlcat

    ·11 months ago
    1969View listings
    @thomascurcio wrote:

    Sorry, I am on vacation 

    🤣Oh my goodness, all these questions about your weird post must be harshing your mellow so bad.  How about you come back and clarify your crazy situation when you're back from vacation?  

                                           
    momtoabeautifuldaughter

    momtoabeautifuldaughter

    ·11 months ago
    Love my beautiful daughter92View listings
    @thomascurcio wrote:

    Sorry, I am on vacation 

    What was the $35 for...LOL

    You got scammed there and can't get that back

                                           
    simba6

    simba6

    ·11 months ago
    2306View listings

    It it's not as described, then you can file a not as described case.  There is no shipping charges with that.  If it's a buyers remorse then their can be.   There is a time limit to return the item.  It there someone else that can ship it? 

                                           
    thomascurcio

    thomascurcio

    OP11 months ago
    32View listings

    I’m sure I could figure someone out

                                           
    tobaccocardyahoo

    tobaccocardyahoo

    ·11 months ago
    5488View listings

    If the item is not genuine, the case should be a not as described return. Since you have not seen the item, that would have been premature.

     

    If you opened any other return case, be prepared for a result which you will find to be disappointing.

     

    You have already been suckered out of $35 by this seller, since you are not responsible for any shipping charges on a counterfeit under the Ebay MBG,

                                           
    gosimus

    gosimus

    ·11 months ago
    1120View listings
    @tobaccocardyahoo wrote:     

    You have already been suckered out of $35 by this seller     

    I think I would make that an additional $35 ... just saying.   

     

                                           
    momtoabeautifuldaughter

    momtoabeautifuldaughter

    ·11 months ago
    Love my beautiful daughter92View listings

    Why did you open a return case? You don't even have the item yet...


                                           
    monica-sells

    monica-sells

    ·11 months ago
    91View listings

    wow...really putting the cart before the horse here....

    slow down, relax......

     

    once you get the item, and if you believe it is counterfeit, there is a procedure to return the item.

    You are covered by the MBG by simply (once received) go to purchase history and choose Return this Item. You will be presented a list of options...choose the appropriate response and submit. You will be advised by ebay a time frame to return (usually 21+ days)

     

                                           
    buyselljack2016

    buyselljack2016

    ·11 months ago
    107View listings

    @thomascurcio 

    You cannot "return" something that you do not yet have. 

     

    What date does the "accepted return request" show as to when it has to be returned?

     

    That date is generally a couple of weeks out.

     

                                           
    thomascurcio

    thomascurcio

    OP11 months ago
    32View listings

     I also PayPal'd the guy 35 dollars to cover the cancellation of shipping fee. 

                                           
    buyselljack2016

    buyselljack2016

    ·11 months ago
    107View listings

    "Cancellation of shipping fee"  ????????????

                                           
    12345jamesstamps

    12345jamesstamps

    ·11 months ago
    8692View listings

    This doesn't sound right to me.

    Did seller make you do this? '35 dollars'....'cancellation'.

    'seller has shipped the item'...when item arrives return it.

    Is this item needing a 'signature' to accept?...

    Tracking will give you more information when it is arriving and such.

    And tracking will show if not at home of a delivery attempt.

    Tracking will be your 'best friend'...

    Depending on how it was shipped...USPS, UPS, FedEx or ?....the web sites can give updates by just entering your email address for free.

    I prefer to get my tracking directly with the shipping web site and not eBay.

     

                                           
    thomascurcio

    thomascurcio

    OP11 months ago
    32View listings

    He has not provided a tracking number

                                           
    momtoabeautifuldaughter

    momtoabeautifuldaughter

    ·11 months ago
    Love my beautiful daughter92View listings
    @thomascurcio wrote:

     I also PayPal'd the guy 35 dollars to cover the cancellation of shipping fee. 

    Huh? 

                                           
    soh.maryl

    soh.maryl

    ·11 months ago
    110View listings

    WHY?  Who/what gave you the impression that this was something required of you? 

                                           
    thomascurcio

    thomascurcio

    OP11 months ago
    32View listings

    Just wanted to get this whole situation over with 

                                           
    soh.maryl

    soh.maryl

    ·11 months ago
    110View listings

    You could have progressed in getting this whole situation over with if you had followed the correct procedure per the eBay Money Back Guarantee

    Again, who told you that you needed to send the seller $35? 

                                           
    mtgraves7984

    mtgraves7984

    ·11 months ago
    2740View listings
    @thomascurcio wrote:

     I also PayPal'd the guy 35 dollars to cover the cancellation of shipping fee. 

    @thomascurcio 

     

    There's no 'Cancellation of shipping fee' cost. Please return and tell us where exactly you are with this transaction. Breathe...

                                           
                                                                                     
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