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    policy and procedures for items not as described

    If an item is not as described, such as a recently purchased framed duck stamp, and I can't get a good picture of the damage, can I open the frame to take a better picture.  I know eBay says to return items in the original condition but the pics do not show the warping of the stamp due to water damage.  That's why I purchased it, because it looked normel.  I'm afraid if I open the frame, eBay will side with the seller.  Help!

    mariethrasher
    mariethrasher
    263View listings
    Posted 2 years ago·Last reply 2 years ago
                                           
             
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    kh-cathy

    kh-cathy

    ·2 years ago
    0View listings

    Hi everyone,

    This discussion has gotten a bit heated. Please remember that, while it is fine to disagree with others, discussion should always remain friendly and respectful as required by the Community Guidelines.

    Thank you for your cooperation.

                                           
    zoda99

    zoda99

    ·2 years ago
    1198View listings

    @klhmdg  said nothing

     

     

     

    Yeah that's what I thought.

                                           
    mtgraves7984

    mtgraves7984

    ·2 years ago
    2740View listings

    I'd not open it. If you feel compelled to attach a photo, you can 'right click/save' a pic from the listing and upload it.

                                           
    12345jamesstamps

    12345jamesstamps

    ·2 years ago
    8707View listings

    If you think it is NAD I would return it. I would not open it. If you are not happy with...return it.

    Is the seller making you take a photo? A buyer does not have to take a photo of damage.

    I can understand about a duck stamp...condition is very important. And sometimes you cannot see if the stamp is perfect when you see it close up. And if stamp is damaged on the back...no gum...hinged...well, it might be not as valuable. Or you can ask the seller for a partial refund if you want it.

                                           
    monster-deals

    monster-deals

    ·2 years ago
    56564View listings
    @12345jamesstamps wrote:

     

    Is the seller making you take a photo? A buyer does not have to take a photo of damage.

     

    A seller cannot make a buyer do anything but ebay can

                                           
    buyselljack2016

    buyselljack2016

    ·2 years ago
    107View listings

     Is the seller making you take a photo? A buyer does not have to take a photo of damage.

     

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    in some instances, the eBay "return process" requires a photo to be submitted to proceed with the return request.

                                           
    klhmdg

    klhmdg

    ·2 years ago
    1523View listings

    Just post a picture.

    Dont open it .... No person will look at it.

     

    They just want a photo. ANY photo will do.

    eBay doesnt examine anything.

                                           
    zoda99

    zoda99

    ·2 years ago
    1198View listings

    @klhmdg 

    You are wrong. eBay has bots that examine people's listings.

                                           
    klhmdg

    klhmdg

    ·2 years ago
    1523View listings

    @zoda99  BOTs are NOT people .... eBay is not a BOT either... You are wrong... LOL

                                           
    zoda99

    zoda99

    ·2 years ago
    1198View listings

    @klhmdg  What am I wrong about?

                                           
    zgnisaer

    zgnisaer

    ·2 years ago
    0View listings
    @zoda99 wrote:

    @klhmdg  What am I wrong about? 

    The bot triggers on keywords, not even sentences or phrases, and it doesn't see pictures, watch videos, or listen to audio.

                                           
    pjcdn2005

    pjcdn2005

    ·2 years ago
    3879View listings

    Bots or ebay do not examine a picture uploaded within a return.

                                           
                                                                                     
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