BUYER BEWARE
I purchased an item on eBay but when the item arrived it was not working. I contacted the seller, they wanted me to upload a video of what happened when I tried to use the item so I did this and waited for a reply. The seller stated that the item was obviously faulty and they would send a replacement. I waited and waited, I sent the seller an email asking where my replacement item was........no response. I contacted eBay but was advised that as this had drawn out longer than 30 days there was nothing that could be done about getting my replacement or my money back. The seller dragged this out, obviously knowing that eBay would do nothing after the 30 days. The item I purchased was not expensive, that is not the issue, the issue is that eBay state money back guarantee but it is only on their very limited terms which seems to suit both eBay and the seller but not the buyer. I have followed this through again with eBay and the seller but have not gained anything, the seller does not respond and eBay just keep saying their hands are tied as it ran longer than 30 days. BUYER BEWARE
kapah-au
·2 years agoWe have had a similar experience. The item (mobile phone) started coming apart within three weeks. We contacted seller & asked for exchange or to return & get a refund. Seller continues to ignore us.
We opened a case with eBay but they have closed it as too much time has elapsed with the seller not contacting us. So the seller gets away with selling faulty goods and eBay do nothing to help!
davewil1964
·2 years agoWe opened a case with eBay but they have closed it as too much time has elapsed with the seller not contacting us
eBay closed the case because you didn't escalate it. Therein lies the problem. You need to use the Money Back Guarantee as it is designed.
Don't let sellers string you along. Use the tools eBay give you. If you don't know what they are READ the FAQs.
Maybe think about buying mobile phones from real sellers. I bought my current one from a B&M 3 years ago for less than $300. If you can't afford that...
sandypebbles
·2 years agoThe buyer gets all the tools
You did not follow the correct process but expect eBay will help anyway
Not going to happen
It is up to you to follow through with the dispute
The seller would not have gotten away with had you done what was needed