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    False advertising

    I have noticed that any questions posed to sellers about their products are sometimes answered in a vague manner and direct questions are not at all addressed. I find it frustrating and find that it is mostly with the suppliers from China. A pice, a set, a pair can be twisted and it is not made clear how many of item you are getting . This is despite sending numerous requests for info. 

    jaappe_58
    jaappe_58
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    springyzone

    springyzone

    ·2 years ago
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    I've never usually had any trouble getting a straight reply to a straight question, but then again, I try to buy fro Australian sellers.

    I think that's basically your best bet.

     

    If an ad from a chinese seller isn't clear then don't buy, not unless it is extremely low value and you're willing to take that risk. Mind you, I am talking things such as shower caps, not anything electronic or electrical, no matter how cheap they are.

                                           
    imastawka

    imastawka

    ·2 years ago
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    Ask the question in Mandarin.

     

    Should get you an answer.

     

    Most don't speak English, much the same as you don't speak Mandarin.

                                           
    domino-710

    domino-710

    ·2 years ago
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    @jaappe_58 wrote:

    I have noticed that any questions posed to sellers about their products are sometimes answered in a vague manner and direct questions are not at all addressed. I find it frustrating and find that it is mostly with the suppliers from China. A pice, a set, a pair can be twisted and it is not made clear how many of item you are getting . This is despite sending numerous requests for info. 

    This should really give you your answer.

     

    Good grief.

                                           
    countessalmirena

    countessalmirena

    ·2 years ago
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    I can only echo sandypebbles’ comment.

     

    Don’t buy from Chinese sellers, especially not from those whose answers before you buy are unsatisfactory.

     

    There are good Chinese sellers but a proliferation exists on eBay who sell unbranded items made of poor quality components whose raw material and whose specifications do not provide safety, functionality, capacity or durability.

     

                                           
    sugar249

    sugar249

    ·2 years ago
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    So why buy from them.

     

    Self imposed really

                                           
    sandypebbles

    sandypebbles

    ·2 years ago
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    Then don't buy from them

     

    You have a choice

     

    Obviously if they don't want to answer your questions, or they avoid giving you proper information, they are no doubt going to be a problem later on

                                           
                                                                                     
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