We as sellers and buyers have to have eyes around our heads.There are fantastic people around but the crooks spoil everything.

For buying on ebay I was panished with lost money a number of times in 8 years.What upsets me are stupid ebay and paypal rules.

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@digital*ghost wrote:

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@2014auswit wrote:

How do you do it.Paypal claims you have to pay for returning goods.That is what upsets me.

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@i-love-my-sheep wrote:

If the item is not as described, which that's what it sounds like, then the seller has to pay the cost of the return. 

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You can't open an eBay case now if a PayPal dispute has been opened, but it will be something to remember for any future purchases that go awry.

 

The postage method back to the seller is not up to the seller, you just have to make sure it is packaged safely and gets there in the same condition as when sent (plus have proof of postage). So if there's a cheaper way that courier, you're not obliged to use one. 

 

Edit: I just re-read your OP and needed to add  - you will unfortunately be vulnerable to losing the dispute if you allow the seller to arrange courier pick-up, because that won't provide you with proof of postage back to the seller. 

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