E-bay

GARNETT · Post by **GARNETT** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 6:19 pm

Does anyone know what the next step is ?

I bought an item on Ebay , it was a buy it now item but a week after the money transfer via paypal still no goods , who shoud I try to contact ? The seller just doesn't reply to my emails

andyc209 · Post by **andyc209** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 7:11 pm

get onto ebay...just email them and tell them the problem, plus leave feedback on the seller.

what did you buy and who was it from?

Cotswolds · Post by **Cotswolds** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 9:44 pm

You could always threaten the seller with a charge back (I used to work for PayPal so know their system)

However did you double check that you sent the right amount?

andyc209 · Post by **andyc209** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 9:50 pm

I take it then the paypal thing is safe?

GARNETT · Post by **GARNETT** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 10:00 pm

Thanks ,

Emailed the seller again mentioning the above and they have now replied , they say they will send the item on when it is in stock .

Is it me , every time I buy something off a company , it turns out the item is out of stock , surely the buyer should be told about this before ordering

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 10:03 pm

what were u buying ?

andyc209 · Post by **andyc209** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 10:06 pm

i've just had a go at a seller who sent me my lexus lights, took 7 days from reciept of my cc card details......

still they arrived and are fitted and attracting attention..

Cotswolds · Post by **Cotswolds** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 10:10 pm

I take it then the paypal thing is safe?

Yes PayPal is safe- if you buy anything using it then you are protected by both PayPal and your credit card company

However not so good for sellers, as if the card is stolen (although less likley with PayPal as they have to verify it), or the buyer says that they did not receive the item , the sellers get a 'charge-back'. Meaning that PayPal take the money out of their account until they can prove that they sent the item etc....

Cotswolds · Post by **Cotswolds** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 10:12 pm

Thanks ,

Emailed the seller again mentioning the above and they have now replied , they say they will send the item on when it is in stock .

Is it me , every time I buy something off a company , it turns out the item is out of stock , surely the buyer should be told about this before ordering

If it makes you feel better- we sell lots of things on eBay, but always have them in stock. So if people pay by PayPal they generally get them around 2 days (royal mail permitting) from winning the auction. If sent by special delivery they can get their items next day!!

andyc209 · Post by **andyc209** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 10:14 pm

never saw a section for horses or car shampoo!

Cotswolds · Post by **Cotswolds** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 10:19 pm

never saw a section for horses or car shampoo!

Really??

The equestrian section is here:
http://listings.ebay.co.uk/pool2/plisti ... ml?from=R4

Well you asked!!!

(although don't sell car shampoo, just use car washes)

andyc209 · Post by **andyc209** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 10:22 pm

ROYALTY ON EBAY......that camilla parker bowles gets everywhere!

Cotswolds · Post by **Cotswolds** » Mon Mar 17, 2003 10:33 pm

Camilla is blonde

Anyway people like horses, so don't know why its an insult to be called one (definitely preferable to 'dog')

CB · Post by CB » Tue Mar 18, 2003 1:12 am

Why the long face ???????

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Duncan · Post by **Duncan** » Tue Mar 18, 2003 9:47 am

ROYALTY ON EBAY......that camilla parker bowles gets everywhere!

That horse looks young......positively foal like in fact...... not a wrinkle in sight ........how can any one thing there's a resemblance to CPB