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shiftyparadigm · 12-23-2025

I recently bought a hard drive for a decent price; the seller wasn't new and had a 35+ rating so I felt safe. It's condition was "Open Box" and the seller's description said "UNTESTED BUT IS NEW." As someone who has purchased hard drives often this i...

shiftyparadigm · 12-04-2025

I didn't get a chance to apply the $5 Venmo discount code displayed in an eBay item description because I used the "Make An Offer" option. The seller accepted my offer minutes later and eBay immediately processed the Venmo payment. There was no oppor...

shiftyparadigm · 07-14-2023

Contacted this seller (with good feedback!) after the expected date because there was still no tracking info for order. He apologized for a crazy schedule due to an in-law with cancer. He assured me the Xbox was packaged & label ready to drop at USPS...

shiftyparadigm · 12-24-2025

The seller marked 'No Returns' on the listing so I couldn't start a Return request.It was the 'Report Seller' button that I couldn't find anywhere. I distinctly remember seeing it -- with an eBay rating of 473 after said decades of use I remember usi...

shiftyparadigm · 12-08-2025

That's brilliant. Maybe I'll try it next time.

shiftyparadigm · 12-04-2025

Is "Make Offer" on the listing considered a discount? While I've been fairly successful with reasonable offers being accepted, this is the first time there was a coupon code advertised in the listing for those using Venmo.This was the first time I've...

shiftyparadigm · 07-14-2023

Thanks for the heads-up: the official eBay app let me get further. I was, at least, able to start the 'Request a Refund' process. It's annoying that it said this idiot still has 3 days to respond (after nearly a month) but at least it's a documented ...

shiftyparadigm · 07-14-2023

Thank you very much! I remember seeing a "Have us call you" link somewhere once and have been going crazy trying to find it.

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So, basically, it's OK to be a dishonest seller because no one can report you to eBay?

Can't use a Venmo discount code now?

Help! Can't find the link asking eBay to "step in" for a dishonest seller.

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