Buying off ebay problem

palexander · Sep 21, 2005

I brought (well paid for!) a PSP off of ebay earlier in the week and paid by PayPal.

I got an email yesterday from ebay stating that the persons account had been suspended whilst they investigate possible fraudulant usage.

Meanwhile, I've stumped up over a tonne and seen no goods yet. I've emailed the guy and he says it will be sorted out etc to which I was willing to give him the benefit.

I've emailed him today and heard nothing back.

If I dont hear anything by 1st thing tomorrow I will go through ebay/paypal to get my cash back.

Anyone else had problems like this and how were they resolved?

Cheers!

Guest · Sep 21, 2005

ive got a shop on ebay and my last dispute took 6 months for me too get my money back,your best bet is too find out where he is and go do him.

shrimper4life · Sep 21, 2005

Its also a mission to get to paypal cos i signed up to paypal, and thier an anmerican company so its quite hard to get in contact with them

BlueJ · Sep 21, 2005

For one item I bought it took the seller 30 days to send it, after having complained to pay-pal, who took up the issue straight away.

The Artful Shrimper · Sep 22, 2005

Was stung by a scam that stole my cheque. Basically they sell a load of cheap goods and get good ratings. then sell loads of expensive stuff in one hit for which they only accept payment by cheque or postal order and do a runner.
I only ever use Paypal and though it might take time at least you'll get all your money back.

Guest · Sep 22, 2005

I've been lucky with ebay considering how much I've spent on it over the years - always pay by paypal if poss though, it's quicker and you can get your money back...

Kent Shrimper · Sep 22, 2005

[b said:
Quote[/b] (shrimper4life @ Sep. 21 2005,21:56)]Its also a mission to get to paypal cos i signed up to paypal, and thier an anmerican company so its quite hard to get in contact with them

they now have a UK office also