Scammed on ebay

eva16006159

This will make me look a bit stupid so im ready to be told so but i bought some festival tickets on ebay for £420. Only it turns out that it said in small writing that i was only bidding on a picture. I realise i should of read it all carefully but i didnt and hind site is a wonderful thing. Paypal have refused my dispute and I was wondering what I can do. Did the seller break the law and what are the chances of them getting done for it or am I screwed? Is there any way I can get my money back?

frivolous_fay

What kind of dispute did you open?

eva16006159

One for not as described. I did receive the picture so i couldnt claim I hadnt received it. The advert made it look like the auction was for tickets not a picture but it did say in the description, just small and i didnt notice.

Warriorsith

Can you add a link so we can see the 'Auction' to see where you'll stand.

eva16006159

Please Read

"Terms & Conditions"
Payment can be made by Cheque, Postal Order or Paypal

Paypal payments may require registration with Paypal and are not always instant.

"Payment Must be made within 7 days".

Please add £5.50 for secure insured posting
If an event is officially cancelled we’ll contact you via the contact details you gave us when you booked your tickets. We’ll then explain what happens next about getting your money back.


The auction is for a picture and links where tickets can be purchased from which will be the only thing sent out

Please do not bid if you do not intend to pay
as you will be entering into a legally binding contract.

eva16006159

This is the part of the text which tells you its a picture. Id rather not put the whole thing on for privacy reasons. Prior to this is a load of text describing the tickets and who is playing at the festival.

jillybobs

I can't believe people can get away with doing that! Surely Paypal/Ebay should be able to help you. I really hope you get it sorted out soon.

sharoo

What did the title of the auction say?
"tickets for X festival"?

eva16006159

It is an out rage. Iv done a bit of reading up to find out if anyone else has found a way of getting their money back and the stance of ebay/paypal seams to be that as long as they get their fee they dont really care about the buyer.

danmanchester

Did you pay using Paypal funded by credit card? If so phone the credit card company and do a chargeback.

eva16006159

2 X V Festival Full Weekend Camping Tickets Sold Out