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Sly · 08-13-2010, 07:32 AM

I need to return a product I bought on eBay. The seller was banned shortly after I made my purchase so I can't really look this person up and he is not responding to messages. Yesterday eBay support told me that I need to return the product within three days in order to receive my money back, yet they did not tell me where to send it (eBay support blows ass, by the way.)

And no, I did not keep the original shipping package. Anyone have a clue as to how I find this return address? I would like to get the product shipped out today but eBay support is so slow I have doubts that they will respond to me by end of business.

08-13-2010, 07:36 AM

hope you paid with paypal. . . if theyre an use these days

Adraco · 08-13-2010, 07:37 AM

Did you pay with paypal? Can you get the sellers address through them?

Did you pay with a credit card? Can they help you track down the seller?

Sly · 08-13-2010, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Adraco

Did you pay with paypal? Can you get the sellers address through them?

Did you pay with a credit card? Can they help you track down the seller?

Oh that's a good idea. And yes, PayPal. I'll check right now.

Sly · 08-13-2010, 07:43 AM

Nope, no address listed in PayPal.

This is very frustrating, this whole return process has been going on for three weeks now and I am probably still another three weeks away from getting my money back, and then add another 1-2 weeks for me to get the product I originally wanted a month ago. Damn.

Amputate Your Head · 08-13-2010, 07:44 AM

One of the many reasons I never use eBay. (truth: I've used eBay twice. Been fucked both times).

hashbury · 08-13-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sly

Nope, no address listed in PayPal.

This is very frustrating, this whole return process has been going on for three weeks now and I am probably still another three weeks away from getting my money back, and then add another 1-2 weeks for me to get the product I originally wanted a month ago. Damn.

File a dispute through paypal they almost always side with the buyer. Just make sure when they tell you to send the item back you use delevery confirmation.
I had almost the same thing happen to me and when the seller didnt respond to my emails I used the words paypal dispute and they replied within 5 mins

Adraco · 08-13-2010, 08:01 AM

File a Paypal claim,
state the reason "item broken" or "significantly not as described" and I can assure you that in 9 out of ten times, Paypal will side with you as the buyer (they want to buyer to have a pleasant experience and return and buy many more things!) and you get your money back from Paypal.

Then, if nothing else, the seller will appear from out of nowhere and try to defend his money for the item he sold.

Sly · 08-13-2010, 08:04 AM

I'll finish messing with eBay first, they said they would get my money back, they are just annoying me because they are so damn slow. If they don't follow through, I'll go through PayPal. If they don't follow through, I'll go through my credit card.

I filed my first resolution claim with eBay over two weeks ago, they said I had to wait a week to file a reimbursement claims so that the seller has time to respond. A week passes and eBay support e-mails me "you started the wrong kind of claim, we are closing that and opening a new proper claim for you." Start another week's worth of waiting.

ottopottomouse · 08-13-2010, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Sly

eBay seller banned

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Originally Posted by Sly

no address listed in PayPal

sound pretty much fucked in terms of being able to return it.

thickcash_amo · 08-13-2010, 08:40 AM

Its not sounding like your going to get the outcome you want

woj · 08-13-2010, 08:45 AM

Why did you throw away the packaging? it worked for a few days then stooped? If all fails you should be able to get your $$ back through your credit card company...

Sly · 08-13-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by woj

Why did you throw away the packaging? it worked for a few days then stooped? If all fails you should be able to get your $$ back through your credit card company...

No it never worked at all. I threw away the packaging because I never thought it would be such an issue, any time I've ever made a return it was very easy to get the address to return the product, LOL.

I bought product. Product came in. I opened the product. It sat around for a few days, did not have time to install. I went to install the software, it was a Chinese knockoff that did not even work.

dallasnovelty · 08-13-2010, 08:58 AM

I would open a dispute with PayPal ASAP alot of times they only give you 30 days and then you are SOL. Paypal and Ebay are the same company under the same umbrella. Paypal acts very quickly compared to ebay so I would contact them today.

DateDoc · 08-13-2010, 09:55 AM

Try calling eBay if the email support is too slow - 866-442-3229

midphase · 08-13-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sly

No it never worked at all. I threw away the packaging because I never thought it would be such an issue, any time I've ever made a return it was very easy to get the address to return the product, LOL.

I bought product. Product came in. I opened the product. It sat around for a few days, did not have time to install. I went to install the software, it was a Chinese knockoff that did not even work.

can you tell me what product it is?

sternyduke · 08-13-2010, 11:59 AM

what product was it? paypal has some sort of buyer protection i thought....

Sly · 08-13-2010, 04:10 PM

It was Rosetta Stone.

quiet · 08-13-2010, 04:28 PM

wow, that sucks sly. Rosetta Stone (the real deal) is awesome though, my girl is using it to learn french, and she loves it.

Sly · 08-13-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by quiet

wow, that sucks sly. Rosetta Stone (the real deal) is awesome though, my girl is using it to learn french, and she loves it.

Yeh, I think I'll buy straight from the source this time. All of this hassle was not worth saving $200.

Slick · 08-13-2010, 06:52 PM

Like someone else said, Pay Pal ALWAYS sides with he buyer.

selena · 08-13-2010, 07:09 PM

Fuck dealing with Ebay on a return. Trust me on this.

Just go straight to paypal, file the claim, then escalate it.

Ron Bennett · 08-13-2010, 07:11 PM

Software being resold all too frequently is pirated. Not just on eBay, but on Craigslist and other venues too. Buyer beware!

At best, the software may not work ... but at worst, it may come with unwanted extras, including malware and keyloggers.

In regards to returning for refund, if it's pirated software (assuming you state that as the return reason), you may not need to mail it back.

Ron

Mock NyaMout · 08-13-2010, 07:19 PM

Wow. I am going through the same thing. Know what I am going to do ?
Charge it to experience.

08-13-2010, 07:32 AM	#1
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,296	eBay returns? I need to return a product I bought on eBay. The seller was banned shortly after I made my purchase so I can't really look this person up and he is not responding to messages. Yesterday eBay support told me that I need to return the product within three days in order to receive my money back, yet they did not tell me where to send it (eBay support blows ass, by the way.) And no, I did not keep the original shipping package. Anyone have a clue as to how I find this return address? I would like to get the product shipped out today but eBay support is so slow I have doubts that they will respond to me by end of business. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available - just $50/mo Wanted: CCBill pay sites for sale

08-13-2010, 07:37 AM	#3
Adraco Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2009 Location: Onboard an airplane around the globe Posts: 3,734	Did you pay with paypal? Can you get the sellers address through them? Did you pay with a credit card? Can they help you track down the seller? __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The truth is not affected by the beliefs, or doubts, of the majority.

08-13-2010, 07:43 AM	#5
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,296	Nope, no address listed in PayPal. This is very frustrating, this whole return process has been going on for three weeks now and I am probably still another three weeks away from getting my money back, and then add another 1-2 weeks for me to get the product I originally wanted a month ago. Damn. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available - just $50/mo Wanted: CCBill pay sites for sale

08-13-2010, 07:44 AM	#6
Amputate Your Head There can be only one Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Somewhere else Posts: 39,075	One of the many reasons I never use eBay. (truth: I've used eBay twice. Been fucked both times). __________________ SIG TOO BIG

08-13-2010, 08:01 AM	#8
Adraco Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2009 Location: Onboard an airplane around the globe Posts: 3,734	File a Paypal claim, state the reason "item broken" or "significantly not as described" and I can assure you that in 9 out of ten times, Paypal will side with you as the buyer (they want to buyer to have a pleasant experience and return and buy many more things!) and you get your money back from Paypal. Then, if nothing else, the seller will appear from out of nowhere and try to defend his money for the item he sold. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The truth is not affected by the beliefs, or doubts, of the majority.

08-13-2010, 07:36 AM	#2
Altwebdesign Guest Posts: n/a	hope you paid with paypal. . . if theyre an use these days

08-13-2010, 08:04 AM	#9
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,296	I'll finish messing with eBay first, they said they would get my money back, they are just annoying me because they are so damn slow. If they don't follow through, I'll go through PayPal. If they don't follow through, I'll go through my credit card. I filed my first resolution claim with eBay over two weeks ago, they said I had to wait a week to file a reimbursement claims so that the seller has time to respond. A week passes and eBay support e-mails me "you started the wrong kind of claim, we are closing that and opening a new proper claim for you." Start another week's worth of waiting. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available - just $50/mo Wanted: CCBill pay sites for sale

08-13-2010, 08:40 AM	#11
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08-13-2010, 08:45 AM	#12
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08-13-2010, 08:58 AM	#14
dallasnovelty Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,056	I would open a dispute with PayPal ASAP alot of times they only give you 30 days and then you are SOL. Paypal and Ebay are the same company under the same umbrella. Paypal acts very quickly compared to ebay so I would contact them today. __________________ \| Dallas Novelty Blog \| Facebook

08-13-2010, 09:55 AM	#15
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	Try calling eBay if the email support is too slow - 866-442-3229 __________________

08-13-2010, 11:59 AM	#17
sternyduke Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: scottsdale Posts: 1,082	what product was it? paypal has some sort of buyer protection i thought....

08-13-2010, 04:10 PM	#18
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,296	It was Rosetta Stone. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available - just $50/mo Wanted: CCBill pay sites for sale

08-13-2010, 04:28 PM	#19
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	wow, that sucks sly. Rosetta Stone (the real deal) is awesome though, my girl is using it to learn french, and she loves it. __________________ we'll miss you our friend. RIP

08-13-2010, 06:52 PM	#21
Slick Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houghton, MI Posts: 7,338	Like someone else said, Pay Pal ALWAYS sides with he buyer.

08-13-2010, 07:09 PM	#22
selena Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On The Edge Posts: 7,992	Fuck dealing with Ebay on a return. Trust me on this. Just go straight to paypal, file the claim, then escalate it. __________________ ~ Doer of Things at MetArtMoney Where Flawless Beauty Meets Art ~The MetArt Network ~ selena.delgado9

08-13-2010, 07:11 PM	#23
Ron Bennett Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,653	Software being resold all too frequently is pirated. Not just on eBay, but on Craigslist and other venues too. Buyer beware! At best, the software may not work ... but at worst, it may come with unwanted extras, including malware and keyloggers. In regards to returning for refund, if it's pirated software (assuming you state that as the return reason), you may not need to mail it back. Ron __________________ Domagon - Website Management and Domain Name Sales

08-13-2010, 07:19 PM	#24
Mock NyaMout Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 514	Wow. I am going through the same thing. Know what I am going to do ? Charge it to experience. __________________