We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

eBay Problem!

2»

Comments

  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,468 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Don't forget as well that small claims is going to cost you , so consider that before proceeding. Obviously when you win you can add the court costs to your money claimed, but then you still need to get the money from the seller as the courts don't do that automatically.
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • BulletBob
    BulletBob Posts: 44 Forumite
    File a dispute with eBay...
  • frivolous_fay
    frivolous_fay Posts: 13,302 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    OP... don't jump the gun with the small claims stuff.

    Try a strongly-worded, legal-sounding letter, sent by recorded delivery.
    Insist they supply goods, or refund you, or you will be taking it further.

    Worth a try!
    My TV is broken! :cry:
    Edit: refunded £515 for TV 1.5 years out of warranty - thank you Sale of Goods Act! :j
  • Mercury1
    Mercury1 Posts: 67 Forumite
    I opened a dispute last week, and got this reply this evening;

    ''Hello apologies for not getting back to you sooner. I am still waiting for a copy of a signed delivery
    note from the carrier. I'm guessing it got sent to the wrong address. I will wait for 3 more days
    & if I have not heard back from them I will send you another one.

    Kind regards,''

    Lets see what happens....
  • Mercury1
    Mercury1 Posts: 67 Forumite
    Last Tuesday (9th) I received this message via eBay's dispute system;

    Apologies we have found out that the post code that the carrier had was incorrect.

    Can you please confirm your correct address & post code ASAP. We will then send out another item for you.

    Also, can we have a daytime contact telephone number?
    Our carrier will then contact you if they have the same problem.

    I gave them a contact No: straight away, but have heard nothing since, (the carrier is supposed to be Parcelforce 48)

    If I report this seller to the eBay Trust & Safety team, what can eBay do??? :confused: *Dispute was opened on Thu 4th October*

    Many Thanks
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,468 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    There is nothing more you can do via ebay unfortunately as cheque payments are not supported> So just hang on in there and if you think you are being scammed try a stern looking official letter saying you will take this to small claims if you do not get your goods within 72 hours.
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • Mercury1
    Mercury1 Posts: 67 Forumite
    Thanks for everyones Help...I got my money back over the weekend :beer:
  • freddysmith
    freddysmith Posts: 2,002 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Mercury1 wrote: »
    Thanks for everyones Help...I got my money back over the weekend :beer:
    Well Done :T Did you send a strong Email and mention the small claims court?
  • You got a result that is great!!
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.3K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.7K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.4K Spending & Discounts
  • 245.3K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 601.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.6K Life & Family
  • 259.2K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.