Chineese Seller with his location up as Australia

[violetstrendz]

Hi, When I consider purchasing something, I always select Australia as my location. I found an item I wanted, and after discussing it with the seller, I learned they are actually in China, not Northcote, Australia, as stated in their listing. Is this allowed? Personally, I prefer to buy from Australian sellers, even if the items are made in China.

[countessalmirena]

Take another look at the listing; it would show Item Location, not seller location. This is a field into which sellers can put any location they please, even if it’s not true.

For that matter, it may be true. Most Chinese eBay sellers use logistics companies who have warehouses in semi-industrial/commercial areas around Australia, filled with some stock from a myriad of Chinese sellers.

False item location is reportable and a policy violation on eBay – but realistically reporting it is a highway to nowhere. This is because of eBay’s Just-in-time fulfilment “policy”.

See this thread for details:  https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Buying/Sellers-lying-as-to-their-location-Why-hasn-t-ebay-done/m-p/...

[sandypebbles]

Check feedback before you buy and you would know

selecting Australia does not mean the seller is registered in Australia

Yes, eBay allow sellers to say the item is located here

The seller may have a warehouse/facility here

or not

If you care about who you buy from, you check feedback first

There are many sellers who ARE in Australia who are dodgy

[springyzone]

Yes, seller location and item location are 2 different things.

Ebay doesn't make it easy for you to see seller location at a glance. Only item location. 

You'll need to click on seller name and details before purchase and check it out before buying.

Also check out feedback, as sandy suggested.

[south.coffee]

One tip.  Message the sellers at 7am EST.  That's 4am in China and if they don't respond quickly you will know they are still asleep !

https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Buying/SCAM-Chinese-sellers-misrepresenting-item-location-Equick/m-...

[sandypebbles]

Better tip

check where the seller is registered, takes less time than sending a message

And the estimated delivery date is also useful

Not all sellers are on eBay 24/7 does not mean they are in China/ they  could be  a shift worker/part time seller/seller whose life does not revolve around eBay alone, even if they *are* still asleep, not sure how you work out it means they are in China 

Sellers do not have to jump the minute they get a message either

[*casey*]

"One tip.  Message the sellers at 7am EST.  That's 4am in China and if they don't respond quickly you will know they are still asleep !"

Ridiculous statement !

Apart from the reasons already mentioned, I hope no-one thinks all the WA sellers  are asleep in China