Buyer received opened and missing package

[beautyisdead]

I got a message today from a buyer saying that they just got their package. When the package arrived it was ripped open and the item was missing. It says it was delivered. They said that the postman marked it and took it with him. The postman wrote "received unsealed" on it. I imagine the buyer is looking for a refund but I'm confused why I am responsible for giving them their money back. I told them to file a police report and take a photo of it to upload to ebay for a refund but I'm not even sure if the is 100% correct. Any suggestions? 

[gone.c-33]

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@beautyisdead wrote:

I'll give her a refund though I'm confused how I'm responsible since it was in the custody of the post office.  I'm going to the post office to mail things today and I'll ask the worker what she advices too. 

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You got lucky that the buyer refused the package thus voiding their money back guarantee.

Usually, you ARE responsible for the item to get to the buyer. Had the buyer not refused the package and filed a SNAD, you would be responsible for giving them a refund and seeking reimbursement from the postal service if the package was insured. 

Also, you are not allowed to sell used cosmetics. “I am selling some lotions that I did not like after buying. I have used them 1 - 3 times.” That doesn’t mean “New (Other)”, that means used.

[janet9988]

https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/prohibited-restricted-items?id=4207

[kensgiftshop]

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@beautyisdead wrote:

She is saying the item never showed up and wants a fefund. But I have zero idea what to respond with. I haven't even gotten the returned envelope from the post office. When I talked to postal worker she said the mail person sends it back and to do nothing until I get it.

 

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Respond to the INR and upload the tracking number.

If it shows the package was refused, they should close the case in your favor.

[tobaccocardyahoo]

You need to resolve the problem with the buyer BEFORE they file a credit card chargeback.

All mail order or internet merchants are responsible for safe delivery of the goods.

You will lose a chargeback dispute, and Ebay will access an additional $20 dispute fee on you.

Even if they refused the shipment.

[agemelee]

Incorrect, if the buyer opened a request for INR, the seller could respond with the tracking. It would then be escalated to a  case and closed in the seller’s favor.

At that point, since a case was closed in seller’s favor they would have chargeback protection.

ebay would cover the loss

[midsaba-0]

The topic might be old, but I had a situation where I am certain the buyer opened the package, removed the gold coin, and then claimed they received an empty package. I provided eBay with all the evidence showing that the parcel was properly sealed when shipped, while the buyer’s photos clearly show the package resealed with a different tape. Despite all the evidence, eBay still sided with the buyer, treating it as if an empty package had been delivered. What makes it even worse is that the package was received by a third person, as stated by the buyer himself. All the proof was submitted, but it was pointless. eBay sided with the scammer. Because of this, I will never again ship items worth €1,000 or more through eBay, as the platform is full of scammers.