EBay Keeping Unsent Item

[roylo27]

Hi. I’ll try keep this short. 

I purchased a particular vintage (40 years old) Ni-Cd battery from overseas. It’s rare, very collectable and in new condition as this was, it is impossible to find another the same. 
This is not a dangerous Lipo battery. It’s Ni-cd, small only 1200mah and about 16cm long by 5cm. These are sent all over the world everyday. 

The seller sent item to EBay for them to take care of shipping. 
I get a message a week later that item cannot be sent because of battery restrictions and I’m being refunded. 
Turns out Seller got his payment and EBay are not sending the item back to the seller. It will be kept by EBay shipping. 
I have a big problem with EBay doing this and not returning the item. 
I know the seller.  We wanted to keep this item ownership between us. Also, it is irreplaceable and we want it back. 
I have contacted EBay and they will not send it back. 
How do we know someone at EBay shipping didn’t fancy the item for themselves and simply marked it as not sendable?

looking for advice on what we can do. 

[gutterpunkz05]

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@roylo27 wrote:

The seller managed to send it to EBay so why can’t they send it back?

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Well for starters, unless the seller complied with very specific requirements, they broke the law by shipping the item to eIS.    The eIS  is not going to breach the law, nor are they going to incur additional expense in returning the item.  as per  T&Cs the item is confiscated.

Early in this thread you were provided a link from twyn,  you either failed to read the link, or use relevant info provided in that link.

For clarification,  god knows why, and even broken down for simplicity

Appendix D 

Hazardous Materials Definitions

Batteries, dry are sealed, nonvented batteries of the type used in flashlights or for the operation of small household apparatus. They contain zinc salts and other solids, or may be of the nickel cadmium type or other combinations of metals.

Dangerous goods is the term used to describe hazardous materials shipped in international commerce.

In addition to the fact that the item is specifically restricted by the USPS, eIS, international air services, and AP

You, as the importer are specifically responsible for ensuring the importation meets all requirements,laws and regulations, both national and international.

As for blaming some random eIS worker for alleged theft !,  get real,  your item could have legally been seized at any point in transit.  In this case it was legally seized by the eIS.

I trust you now realize where the fault lies.

[padi*0409]

Far too much logic combined with facts there for the OP I suspect GP...........

[roylo27]

So much hate in here and support for EBay to do this. 
You are so wrong everywhere. 
The link that the guy posted is items that are not allowed to be LISTED on EBay. Nothing to do with international shipping.  Regardless, batteries are NOT in that link list. Why paste information on hazardous materials from somewhere else and state they are in the link?

You are also wrong that me being the buyer is “specifically   responsible” for importation requirements. 
This below is direct from the global shipping guidelines. Note the note at the bottom. 

“Restricted categories

Because of export limitations and restrictions, items listed in the following categories can't be shipped through the Global Shipping Program:

• Business & Industrial > Heavy Equipment
• Business & Industrial > Heavy Equipment Attachments
• Business & Industrial > Websites & Business for Sale
• Cell Phones & Accessories > Smart Watches
• Coins & Paper Money > Virtual Currency
• eBay Motors (Note: Parts & Accessories are supported by the Global Shipping Program)
• Gift Cards & Coupons
• Health & Beauty > Fragrances
• Home & Garden > Fresh Cut Flowers & Supplies
• Movies & TV > Video Media Accessories
• Pet Supplies > Backyard Poultry Supplies
• Pet Supplies > Other
• Real Estate
• Specialty Services, with the exception of:
  • Specialty Services > Custom Clothing & Jewelry > Hats, Handbags & Accessories
  • Specialty Services > Custom Clothing & Jewelry > Jewelry
  • Specialty Services > Custom Clothing & Jewelry > Other
• Sporting Goods > Other
• Stamps > Other
• Tickets & Experiences
• Travel, with the exception of:
  • Travel > Luggage
  • Travel > Luggage Accessories
  • Travel > Maps
  • Travel > Travel Accessories
• Video Games & Consoles > Prepaid Gaming Cards
• Wholesale & Bulk Lots

Note: This is not a full list of unsupported categories. You can list any item with the Global Shipping Program and if the category you’re listing in isn’t supported, we’ll make sure it’s not offered to the buyer (and if you list with any additional international shipping services, we’ll show these instead“

So EBay should not have allowed me the buyer to purchase the item to start with if it could not be sent.

What do you have to say now making statements implying it is my own fault?

I love how people need to change key parts to a story to suit their argument because they have nothing otherwise. I didn’t blame or accuse a worker of theft at all, as you say.  I stated that it’s possible that it could have happened. For you to say “get real” and think it’s not possible, there is something wrong with you. Wake up!

[sugar249]

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@roylo27 wrote:

 I didn’t blame or accuse a worker of theft at all, as you say.  I stated that it’s possible that it could have happened. 

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I think you actually accused them twice of theft going by the 2 quotes below.  Not sure what else you could have meant

• ''How do we know someone at EBay shipping didn’t fancy the item for themselves and simply marked it as not sendable?''

• ''As I said earlier, what is stopping a person at EBay shipping from fancying a rare item like this battery, marking it as cant ship simply because it’s a battery and keeping it for themselves? ''

[roylo27]

Logic, facts. Follow like a sheep what he said rather than the real facts. 

[padi*0409]

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@roylo27 wrote:

Logic, facts. Follow like a sheep what he said rather than the real facts. 

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OK, you want the real facts, then here they are  ;-

1. The seller got their money back.

2. You got your money back.

3. No matter what you try to do you aren't going to get that battery back.

[roylo27]

You need to learn the difference between accusing and suggestion. 

[roylo27]

You originally chimed in because you thought it was an easy bully on me to add your agreement with the other guy. But now I’ve pointed out the REAL facts you have nothing constructive to say. 

[padi*0409]

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@roylo27 wrote:

But now I’ve pointed out the REAL facts you have nothing constructive to say. 

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My apologies, I didn't see any real facts that you gave - I gave you my opinion of the 3 real facts as I see them.

I guess we'll have to agree to disagree in that case.

[davewil1964]

You need to realise that multiple unsupported accusactions are not suggestions.

PS: twyngwyn is not a tent support.

Get over it. PB or the Eis has decided not to ship. You got your money back, the seller kept their money. No loss.

Attacking members who point out facts (something you seem to have issues with) isn't going to change anything.