Scamming is apparently allowed on ebay.
Summary: The discussion centered around concerns about scamming on eBay, initiated by gordomille_4 expressing frustration that such activities seem to be permitted. twyngwyn and repentatleisure1952 added to the discussion, with repentatleisure1952 contributing multiple responses, indicating a detailed involvement in the issue. The conversation extended over two days, with *casey* following up a day later, further discussing the problem without reaching a resolution. Overall, the conversation reflects significant discontent among participants about the apparent lack of enforcement against scams on the platform.
So I bought a video game account on ebay. I didn't mind that it said "local pickup only" because you're not going to post a digital item either are you?
After buying I messaged the seller 3 times over the next week to no response. I opened an item not received case which turned out to be pointless because ebay does not step in on these types of orders apparently.
I did the live chat with ebay support 3 times because they said they would escalate and get back to me about it but didn't, and on the third time they told me that because it is a digital item and it said in the listing details "(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programs)", they won't refund/cancel my order; telling me to report the seller (which i'd done weeks ago) and to keep sending them messages...
*casey*
·1 year ago"PayPal is always looking for ways to make shopping safer. Buyers purchasing intangible goods (such as digital goods) and services can now be covered by Buyer Protection"
If you paid with Paypal, file a dispute.
Or try a chargeback with your bank.
Not the first time this has happened and eBay will either give the scammer your money or eBay will keep your payment !
*casey*
·1 year agosandypebbles
·1 year ago‘Apparently’
That is correct
digitally delivered items are not covered
And depending on what kind of ‘video game account’ it was possibly something that should not have been listed or bought in the first place
Wjat you were told on live chat is what their pre written script tells them to say, it was never going to happen
repentatleisure1952
·1 year agoWhen you purchased this item the listing would have warned you that it is not covered by The eBay Money Back Guarantee.
repentatleisure1952
·1 year agorepentatleisure1952
·1 year agotwyngwyn
·1 year agowhat is the item number, please?
gordomille_4
OP1 year agopadi*0409
·1 year ago