topic Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem in Buying

False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

maxi_the_whippet — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 04:36:43 GMT

I am sick and tired of buying off sellers in AU stores that list there items location as in Australia when infact the item location is overseas and so is the seller and you end up with a very lenghty postage wait or not item at all or you end up with a WINIT tracking number that means squat to anyone as it does not track anything outside of China.

I want to see eBay crack down on these sellers for false advertising a location of there items when you are trying to by from within Australia only thinking you have brought local only to find out the seller falsey listed the items location.

I am dealing with one right now and seller has avoided the questions I have put to him/her of the real location of the item I brought after getting that WINIT tracking number the seller finally answered with an outright lie "It Come USA" clear not good with english at all and the item is clearly coming from China.

I want these sellers banned from listing on the AU site or forced to list there items real location for example CHINA.

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

padi*0409 — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 04:49:44 GMT

eBay Australia will not do anything about it because they claim that it's eBay China's (or wherever) problem.

The best thing you can do is check in their feedback where the seller is actually registered and see if there's any negs for location misrepresentation. It's not a foolproof way of finding out but it will weed out most of the problem sellers.

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

springyzone — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 05:01:33 GMT

Yes, it's a problem on ebay & I think they will have to address it one day..

Probably, in the meantime, the best thing to do is look at the estimated delivery date in any ad. If it is supposed to be in Aust but has a delivery date 4 or 5 weeks hence, that's a bit of a flag that the item may be coming from overseas.

If you buy something listed as local and it goes way past the due delivery dates & the sellers avoid questions, open an item not received claim, don't let them fob you off.

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

imastawka — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 05:04:58 GMT

Why would you open a new thread when there's one exactly the same?

And you even answered on that one and put the link to this thread.

Madness.

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

maxi_the_whippet — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 05:06:20 GMT

I also think we all should contact ACA to complain about eBay not following there policy on true item locations and how they are letting over seas sellers falsly claim there items are in Australia.

Even after doing some checks like delivery times you often don't find out until after the purchase and end up with the WINIT tracking number.

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

maxi_the_whippet — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 05:10:53 GMT

@imastawkawrote:
Why would you open a new thread when there's one exactly the same?

And you even answered on that one and put the link to this thread.

Madness.

It's not madness I am looking to take action on this issue and to encourge others to take action as well. The more feedback/complaint's on this issue the better.

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 05:11:13 GMT

These specific ones you speak of now, the item location says Australia AND it shows the seller is registered in Australia on the seller's feedback page but it is still being sent from overseas. I am reading that correctly?

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

maxi_the_whippet — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 05:14:00 GMT

@Anonymouswrote:
These specific ones you speak of now, the item location says Australia AND it shows the seller is registered in Australia on the seller's feedback page but it is still being sent from overseas. I am reading that correctly?

This is to do with the items real location NOT if there registered in Australia.

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

kopenhagen5 — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 05:16:26 GMT

@maxi_the_whippetwrote:
I also think we all should contact ACA to complain about eBay not following there policy on true item locations and how they are letting over seas sellers falsly claim there items are in Australia.

Even after doing some checks like delivery times you often don't find out until after the purchase and end up with the WINIT tracking number.

Won't get you anywhere.

eBay is run on a members trust basis.

If some members break the rules then it's up to eBay if they want to rectify it or not.

If not, they will simply lose members.

Not good for membership/business but can't be enforced.

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

maxi_the_whippet — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 05:18:18 GMT

@kopenhagen5wrote:
@maxi_the_whippetwrote:
I also think we all should contact ACA to complain about eBay not following there policy on true item locations and how they are letting over seas sellers falsly claim there items are in Australia.

Even after doing some checks like delivery times you often don't find out until after the purchase and end up with the WINIT tracking number.
Won't get you anywhere.
eBay is run on a members trust basis.
If some members break the rules then it's up to eBay if they want to rectify it or not.
If not, they will simply lose members.
Not good for membership/business but can't be enforced.

It's called people power if your not going to voice your issues then of course nothing will happen so speak up.

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 05:35:31 GMT

Many many many of us have indeed spoken up, thank you

Ebay do not listen and do not care, far more impact would be if everyone STOPPED buying from seller's overseas who say their stock is in OZ and yet they have hundreds of red dots from buyers saying otherwise

Perhaps tell those people to speak up

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

maxi_the_whippet — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 05:33:59 GMT

Here is the link to ACA :- https://www.9now.com.au/a-current-affair/2018/extras/tell-us-your-story/form/contact-us

Submit your story to them and the more story's they get on this issue the more likely they will do a story on this.

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

maxi_the_whippet — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 05:36:38 GMT

@Anonymouswrote:
Many many many of us have indeed spoken up, thank you

Have you spoken up to ACA I urge you to do so.

ACA :- https://www.9now.com.au/a-current-affair/2018/extras/tell-us-your-story/form/contact-us

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 05:42:17 GMT

Contacted a tv show to tell them some people buy from sellers registered overseas and then complain their item has come from overseas? No I have not, it is up to each buyer whom they buy from

I have contacted and spoken to ebay many times and asked why it is an item can be posted and the location given as *anywhere* but if the seller is registered in a different country, why are they not required to provide some kind of 'proof' of having a warehouse or other means of stock being located here and I just get excuses

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

maxi_the_whippet — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 05:50:02 GMT

@Anonymouswrote:
Contacted a tv show to tell them some people buy from sellers registered overseas and then complain their item has come from overseas? No I have not, it is up to each buyer whom they buy from

I have contacted and spoken to ebay many times and asked why it is an item can be posted and the location given as *anywhere* but if the seller is registered in a different country, why are they not required to provide some kind of 'proof' of having a warehouse or other means of stock being located here and I just get excuses

All I can say is keep complaining via any channels you can think of never give up and never surrender that is what they want and expect.

Also report the seller for ebay policy voilation that they have breached by reoprting the listing the more poeple do this at some point eBay wil go "look guys this is getting to be a headache for us we need to look into this and crack down on these buyers."

Just don't give up.

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

lyndal1838 — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 06:55:26 GMT

If you make a nuisance of yourself with ebay they are unlikely to just roll over and fix what you see as a problem.

They are far more likely to remove you from the site. Members have been suspended for far less than being a pest.

Also, you can be suspended from posting on the boards for what you are doing.....it is against policy to agitate and/or start petitions against ebay.

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

davidc4430 — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:15:48 GMT

there is a very useful tool on ebay for finding the location of a sellers items,

FEEDBACK

look at a sellers FEEDBACK

if hes selling stuff from overseas and saying its here in Australia

someone (or quite a few) will mention it in NEGATIVE FEEDBACK.

You should do the same as its a simple way to let off steam!

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

michellebartley — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 05:10:22 GMT

Whats the big deal here. Who gives a rats razoonie where the items come from as long as its delivered to you. For goodness sake. I can think of more important things to think of than a something as trivial as where an item is shipped from. You sound as if the sellers a crook or something.

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

locandro2006 — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:02:46 GMT

You need to see the big picture its dishonest point blank. If purchasing a phone for example, you run the risk of being sold a copy etc etc neede i go on........

Re: False Seller Item Location Massive Problem

davewil1964 — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:53:44 GMT

I hope you are as successful weeding out overseas sellers as you are finding three month old threads to bump. Especially when there are many other more recent threads on this matter.

Free tip: DON'T buy phones online unless from a reputable Australian authorised reseller. With a recognisable name and an ABN. Unless you are after an old second hand one, in which case go for it.