TableLeg Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I had some car parts on Ebay. Never had this issue before but I smell a large rat! Buyer buys items, pays straight away via PayPal............. Buyer has 0 feedback..........and joined Ebay Today 5th March. I have contacted them twice today about this but had no response. I would like to cancel the transaction and refund the money but it looks as though I have already been charged £3 by PayPal in the way of fees. I have heard about the scam where people claim the parts never turned up. I reckon this could be along the same lines. Anybody have any advice on the best way to deal with this via Ebay and PayPal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Send the parts by registered post. He ll have to signfor them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dommo Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Everyone was new to eBay once, I wouldn't get too drastic just yet, but you're staying alert which is a good thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.RAD Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Agree with Bernie, send the items Tracked so you have proof of delivery, I ordered some stuff through eBay that got sent Tracked, they never turned up but because the seller had a tracking ref, eBay ruled in their favour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Just spoke to Ebay. They were worse than useless I'll wait and see if the buyer contacts me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 If it's an item that they need to collect then do a paypal refund of the money now and politely explain to them that you will only accept cash on collection. If its an item that needs to be posted then always send by a tracked and signed for service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dombanks Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Give them chance to respond. They may not be able to do it quickly if they are in work or travelling etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Thanks all for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisme Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 If you're not happy, don't send anything until they respond to your questions - then send via something like MyHermes (or any other decent courier). You can usually select loss insurance cover for very little extra so should the buyer claim they never arrived, you would have proof from the courier and also loss coverage - if all that still leaves you worried then suggest collection only. There appear to be so many buyer "item not delivered" scams you wonder if it's worth it - local autojumble or car boot sales still have their appeal ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigHew Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 What Mark Wendon said.........almost failsafe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete g Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 yes you are only covered if your parcel is tracked and signed at verified address . plus make sure there account is verified to there address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks All. Still no response from the buyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudSlater Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 What are you expecting to hear about from the buyer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 What are you expecting to hear about from the buyer? I asked them a question relating to my item that requires a response before I can send them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudSlater Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Ahh, very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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