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Think I might of been scammed

jacand
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I sold some vouchers on ebay about £40 worth. Sent them by normal post, really stupid I know but didn't even think of sending recorded. Now the seller has contacted me to say there's only one voucher in the envelope. They say the envelope is/was intact when it arrived. I know I sent the right amount what can I do?
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  • StaffsSW
    StaffsSW Posts: 5,788 Forumite
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    Even if you sent them recorded or special delivery, there is nothing to stop this sort of allegation.

    It's an occupational hazard of selling on eBay unfortunately.
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  • robpw2
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    offer to refund half the amount


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  • frivolous_fay
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    If you report them as stolen, would the shop be able to cancel them, or tell you if they had been spent?
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  • DaveAshton
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    frivolous_fay wrote: »
    If you report them as stolen, would the shop be able to cancel them, or tell you if they had been spent?
    On that advice, ask the buyer for the serial number (assuming the vouchers have got one) of the one voucher they've recieved. Then, say you made a note of all 4 serial numbers, and will be contacting the shop to cancel the other 3 vouchers.
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  • jacand
    jacand Posts: 562 Forumite
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    DaveAshton wrote: »
    On that advice, ask the buyer for the serial number (assuming the vouchers have got one) of the one voucher they've recieved. Then, say you made a note of all 4 serial numbers, and will be contacting the shop to cancel the other 3 vouchers.


    Good idea, but they are grocery vouchers so have no serial number or anything to track them by.
    Someone mentioned I could claim back upto £30 from RM is this right? I only used 1st class and got proof of posting.
  • jacand
    jacand Posts: 562 Forumite
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    robpw2 wrote: »
    offer to refund half the amount

    Would this be seen as fair in the eyes of ebay? I've never had anything like this happen before so don't know where I stand. Thx
  • frivolous_fay
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    jacand wrote: »
    Good idea, but they are grocery vouchers so have no serial number or anything to track them by.
    Someone mentioned I could claim back upto £30 from RM is this right? I only used 1st class and got proof of posting.

    Vouchers are only covered if you send them Special, so no :(
    My TV is broken! :cry:
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  • colony
    colony Posts: 205 Forumite
    Isn't against ebay rules to sell vouchers?
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  • soolin
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    colony wrote: »
    Isn't against ebay rules to sell vouchers?

    No, what rules in particular were you thinking about ?
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  • colony
    colony Posts: 205 Forumite
    soolin wrote: »
    No, what rules in particular were you thinking about ?
    None, I just thought I heard somewhere it wasn't allowed. My bad. :rolleyes:
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