WHY is REMOVED selling items NOT in stock? Seems an ACCC issue.

[skystrop]

For example:

REMOVED

Wednesday 02/09/2020 advising:

"  Unfortunately there is no stock of this item. Your refund will be processed shortly and this will be taken down from the ebay website .We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Kind regards

Supercheap Auto " 

But link remains, with item still selling receiving funds. Furthermore, you will see by clicking "sold" which is up to 100 orders. And at  REMOVED

And same seems anticipated for this item:

REMOVED

Where other buyers exceed 100 since 3/09/2020, clicking sold.

For instance:

REMOVED

I am not sure why ebay allows this? 

[*tippy*toes*]

I'm not sure how eBay allows your username.

[padi*0409]

One look at their atrocious feedback would have told you to avoid them like the plague.

Caveat Emptor.

[skystrop]

This is what am seeking to determine. 

https://www.ebay.com.au/fdbk/feedback_profile/supercheapauto?filter=feedback_page:All&_trksid=p25452...

As the worst thing about being lied to, is knowing a buyer wasn't worth the truth.

[padi*0409]

Most members here will say to avoid high-volume sellers with less than 99.5% feedback, unless you are prepared to have trouble with them.

[skystrop]

tippy toes you're treading on thin ice

[skystrop]

Padi0409 that is a high rating. I thought with others in good hands with a seller with stores nationwide, regardless.

I am not sure why ebay allows this to continue?

And ebay cannot be contacted directly.

[padi*0409]

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@skystrop wrote:


And ebay cannot be contacted directly.

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Yes they can, go to the link below and scroll to the bottom and use "chat with us" option.

https://www.ebay.com.au/help/home

But at the end of the day it's up to you to do your own research on sellers you intend to buy from.

[skystrop]

paid0409- the chat is limited, and you can not proceed with this specific question.

Further, you can not telephone ebay 1800 322 928 as their voice message is automated too.

Similarly, the problem can not continue with she'll be right, cavet emptor retort. Unsure who ebay allows this. 

[padi*0409]

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@skystrop wrote:

Similarly, the problem can not continue with she'll be right, cavet emptor retort. Unsure who ebay allows this. 

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If the suggestions I've made for you to avoid the pitfalls with buying on eBay are unacceptable to you, then just carry on as you were doing, but expect problems in the future if you can't or wont exercise due diligence in buying on-line.

In all walks of life Caveat Emptor is very relevant....................