What happens if i get ripped off on ebay

If you would perhaps divulge further details, we can either help you or at least sympathize. As others have suggested, it's nearly impossible for a buyer to be "ripped off" by a seller if the buyer follows the protocol. And sice you have FB, I am sure you know what that is. The more appropriate question these days is "Have you ever been ripped off by a buyer? Ebay bends over backwards for buyers so how were you ripped off? Did you buy junk from the inferior products capital of the world, China?

If yes then that's the problem. Yes, I just got ripped off by an Ebay seller nospartsnow. I paid, he shipped, USPS misdelivered, thats it. No hugs or kisses; just nothing. Seller got paid immediately thru Paypal.

What did I get? I have been ripped off! Short story, won bid, item shipped, USPS left empty box in plastic bag, eBay decides item delivered, no refund. Turn on suggestions. You can try another call to ebay and ask for a supervisor. But, I fear you won't get to first base with it.

A court case would be very hard to prove also. Sorry I don't have a better answer. Unfortunately this is a very common occurrence on eBay. There are even videos on YouTube where sellers talk about this very problem.

The electronics category is a very risky category and what you described happens all the time! Due to the age of this thread, it has been closed to further replies. Please feel free to start a new thread HERE if you wish to continue to discuss this topic. In addition to a police report, you should also file a complaint for mail fraud with the US Postal Inspection Service. I'm sorry this happened to you, but it happens all the time on eBay.

You can read more about it here. Coming here to complain after all is said and done is not going to change the outcome as eBay rarely comes to these boards. The best thing you can do is try to protect yourself as a seller by being informed.

I know that thread is long, but it as a lot of information from the sellers perspective and eBay's perspective and its worth reading. As far as small claims court, you must understand, you have no proof of anything. Your likely to wind up in the same place.

If the buyer is in another state, that has its limitations too. You best bet for more expensive items is a cash sale. Good Luck. Karma has a way with things. Turn on suggestions. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Showing results for. Show only Search instead for.

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Inside was the driver you just ordered from eBay. At the range, all of that excitement is deflated in a single moment. You feel dumber than the time you threw your Scotty Cameron in the lake after missing a 2.

What do you do to avoid the fakes and the scammers? Stop shopping online altogether? Continuing shopping and hope for the best? Does the deal seem too great to be authentic?