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Ebay

Hi
I bought an item of ebay last night and realised as soon as i had paid that i had made a mistake.

I contacted the seller to say i have made a mistake and could they refund me (all within about 5 mins of paying).

I received an email back giving me advise on the correct item i am trying to purchase but no mention of refund, i replied to him again saying thanks for advice but i would rather just have the refund.
No response since.

Now I am aware this was my mistake, however I am wondering what to do...i don't want to let too long pass and then not be able to get my money back?

As i contacted the seller and they replied before anything was despatched am I entitled to my money back?

The seller is an ebay shop with loads of good feedback. They have a returns policy but only on faulty items or if they have sent the wrong item??
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  • trukdiver
    trukdiver Posts: 747 Forumite
    Hi
    I bought an item of ebay last night and realised as soon as i had paid that i had made a mistake.

    I contacted the seller to say i have made a mistake and could they refund me (all within about 5 mins of paying).

    I received an email back giving me advise on the correct item i am trying to purchase but no mention of refund, i replied to him again saying thanks for advice but i would rather just have the refund.
    No response since.

    Now I am aware this was my mistake, however I am wondering what to do...i don't want to let too long pass and then not be able to get my money back?

    As i contacted the seller and they replied before anything was despatched am I entitled to my money back?

    The seller is an ebay shop with loads of good feedback. They have a returns policy but only on faulty items or if they have sent the wrong item??

    You can return items sold by business sellers within 7 working days. They are supposed to refund the original postage as well but you'll have to pay the return postage (unless the seller is very generous)
  • hermum
    hermum Posts: 7,123 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Their telephone number should be on their page, give them a call & see if they're sending the item you paid for or the one you actually wanted. If they're the same price, maybe they will just post the one you want.
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