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Unfortunately, there is no easy way for eBay to catch the sellers unless they are reported.
Be sure to report the seller using the report option on the listing. Listing practices> other listing practices> item location misrepresentation.
Since sellers in other countries do sometimes have warehouses in the US ebay does not know that the sellers are violating policy unless they are reported.
When shopping here are some tips for dealing with this problem:
#1 Check the sellers feedback page to see what country they live in AND what the feedback they have received says.
#2 Never expect a package sooner than the last estimated delivery date. If the delivery time is very long then it's most likely coming from another country.
#3 You can use the 4 days guaranteed delivery filter. This, however, may stop you from seeing items from sellers in the US that have delivery times that are a bit longer.
#4 If you do make a purchase from a seller that lies about their location you are covered by the ebay MBG.
https://www.ebay.com/help/buying/returns-refunds/returns-missing-items-refunds-buyers?id=4008&st=2&p...
When the item is at least one day late you can file a refund request for item not received.
OR if the item arrives you can file an item not as described refund request. Reason doesn't match pictures or description. Item location misrepresentation.
The seller will need to send the money to pay return shipping to your paypal account.
Returns to China must be shipped using PRIORITY MAIL as there is no 1st class delivery confirmation. The tracking number must be entered into the request.
IF the seller does not respond to a request then you ask ebay to step in and help after 4 business days.
https://www.ebay.com/help/buying/returns-refunds/ask-ebay-to-step-in?id=4701
