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I recently bid on a unique item (framed vintage photos) and was outbid by another buyer. Today I have found the item relisted and at a much higher price than it was "sold" for. What is going on? Is this in breach of Ebay policy?
I am intending to return a fraudulently described item to a seller in another country. When should I be given a refund? a) Once I have sent him a copy of the proof of postage?orb) Only once he has received the item?
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