SCAMMERS ON EBAY
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I bought a guitar from a seller and it was stated that it would take 30 days to make and ship the guitar. It is now 37 days and counting and NO contact from the seller except for excuses as to why it hasn't shipped.
Trying to make a complaint about the seller is completely useless and impossible. It seems that Ebay doesn't give a **bleep** about their site anymore.
the resolution centre is non existant and the automaed assisntat is EVEN MORE USELESS.
I think its time to stop using ebay and look somewhere else, because they OBVIOUSLY DON'T CARE.
springyzone
·9 months agoIt is concerning when a seller doesn't keep you informed, especially for an expensive item.
What you need to keep in mind is that there is an ebay money back guarantee but there is only a narrow window in which you can claim.
It has to be after the last expected delivery date but within 30 days after it.
From what you have mentioned, it sounds as if your window to make a claim would not be here yet, as Casey said. If the seller said it would take 30 days before making and shipping, then you have to add on time for delivery.
You need to check out the original ad in the My ebay section, see if it tells you an estimated due date range.
You won't be able to open a claim till that has passed.
If you go to the help pages, you need to keep going in chat till you get past the automatic assistant. Eventually they do give in and give you a real person if you keep saying it has not solved or answered your problem.
But most things on ebay are automated and so is opening a claim for an item not received or not as described. I feel pretty confident you are still within your claim period, you may even be a bit too early. Keep an eye on the dates, get onto help (real person) if unsure as they should at least be able to tell you that much.
You are right in one regard and that is, there is a level of risk associated with buying expensive items on ebay, especially from overseas. There are safer sites you could choose for an expensive musical instrument. I'm not saying they are necessarily cheaper in stores but it may be safer.
From what casey has said (I have not looked at your feedback etc) it sounds as if you may in fact eventually receive your guitar. But keep an eye on the last delivery date and make a claim immediately after that if it has still not arrived.
*casey*
·9 months agoI think the seller makes the guitars to look (similar) to the images.
The item specifics show Brand - Unbranded
and the OP wrote
" it was stated that it would take 30 days to make and ship the guitar"
The listing shows a 30 day handling time and an estimated 60-90 day delivery
imastawka
·9 months agoSeller registered in China.
Pic of guitar neck with the words 'Made in USA'
sandypebbles
·9 months agoNo red flags at all 🤔
*casey*
·9 months agoOf course I looked at the listing.
The seller has made and sold 275 guitars with mostly positive feedback.
" it was stated that it would take 30 days to make "
Whilst the images may be deceiving, the OP would have had to discuss all the options with the seller in regards to customisation and building of the guitar within 30 days.
So the OP would know exactly what type of guitar to expect.
I'm not saying for one minute that the OP will receive a guitar but unless the rules have changed, the OP won't be able to open an item not received dispute yet, with delivery showing 60 - 90 days from purchase.
padi*0409
·9 months agoA "genuine" Les Paul for $540......you have to be dreaming...........
sandypebbles
·9 months agoBuy from anywhere you want, no need to tell other members
and eBay aren’t going to notice or care
Yelling on the member to member forum will not achieve anything
What ‘complaint’ are you trying to make?
You have the tools with the eBay MBG, up to you if you use them or not
Just as it up to you to check seller feedback before you buy anything
*casey*
·9 months agoThe listing shows
"This listing was ended by the seller on Thu, 18 Sep at 3:21 PM because there was an error in the listing"
What did the seller tell you ?
I think you would have seen the estimated delivery date to have been 60 - 90 days from purchase so it's unlikely you could open an 'item not received' claim through eBay's Money Back Guarantee yet.
That can be done within 30 days of the last estimated delivery date.
musicphil365
OP9 months agoHi,
They have obviously changed the delivery time frame because the original listing was 3-30 days delivery....and i wasn't contacted to inform me of the change. I tried to contact them last Friday and have gotten no response
davewil1964
·9 months agoI think it is time you familiarised yourself with the eBay Money Back Guarantee.
eBay is heavily buyer-centric. The only way you will lose money is not using the MBG when applicable.
Ps: eBay, nor any of us other members, who you are actually addressing, care about whether or not you continue to use the platform.