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Zip code scam solution by scammy sellers

I recently got zip code scammed by an Ebay seller but wanted to share a solution that worked for me and got a quick refund. Background: Purchased a $70 tablet and after a delay in shipping from the seller, got the UPS tracking number email from Ebay....

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Seller scammed me

so I purchased a parking lot striping machine for $1990. Seller listed it was parts did not work. I messaged the seller what is wrong with it seller stated nothing wrong with it. He said he listed it that way because he hasn't used it since the end o...

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**bleep**....

Placed an order on eBay as a guest, not recalling that I had set up an eBay account years ago. Now I remember why I stopped using it!! Ordered a shirt in early December for my husband (as a guest). Because it's in the guest mode, it's not linked to m...

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Buying Allstate protection plan

I just bought fishing combo with several other items and the Allstate protection plan vanished during checkout when I attempted to buy everything together (items from different stores). Now I see here it says I can buy protection within 30days of pur...

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How to report seller drop shipping directly from Amazon

Hello, I recently purchased an item from a seller on Ebay and it came to me directly from Amazon Prime. The Ebay listing I bought wasn't even updated with any shipping information either. My purchase is still in the "Paid" stage despite it already be...

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Seller requesting PayPal to send back a purchase

I’ve been having issues with the seller of an item that I recently bought. They sent me a counterfeit item and I have been going through the process of trying to return it. After being sent a fake return address and having eBay step in, the seller fi...

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Resolved! Seller blocked me after I asked a question

A seller posted an item listed as "New" but the two photos looked like the item was in an old and slightly damaged box. The item itself (in the box) was not visible in the photos. Through "Contact Seller" I asked "Is this definitely "new"? Package lo...

Removed feedback

I have been an eBay buyer and seller for MANY years. I ACTUALLY have 100% positive feedback for all transactions. I treat buyers and sellers exactly like I'd like to be treated. I ship immediately and treat buyers 100% rightI recently purchased a rec...

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Item stolen after Ebay Authentication-Ebay won't file a claim with the shipper

I bought an expensive piece of jewelry. The seller sent it to Ebay Authentication - they sent it with GLS shipping with signature on delivery. I received an empty damaged box and a notification I had signed for the item. When I contacted the shipper ...

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So Many Counterfeits on Ebay

I was looking for Nike Vomero Premium shoes and noticed that there are so many counterfeits for sale on Ebay. How safe will it be if you try to buy genuine branded items on ebay? Is the strategy of ebay to allow the counterfeits to be on the platform...

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Thank You eBay for Careful Dispute Resolution

I want to thank eBay for carefully proceeding to resolve a dispute with a seller over a product that cost over $1000, but unfortunately when received was of a different color than suggested by the photographs in the listing. (The listing did not stat...

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HELP PLEASE!!!!

I am trying to contact my seller and need to speak to them immediately!! You're website is giving me error signs and I can't contact anyone at customer service. I get a AI bot which is awful. PLEASE!!! I NEED HELP!!! Thank you!!!

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