eBay's Seller Policies

Recently I sold a VR headset on ebay, which I have been using with no issues at all. However, the buyer wants a refund and has opened a case, with the reason being "Didn't like it". Further comments mention "Didn't know it was x years old", "Visual quality low" and also "Head set cuts out". I'm absolutely pissed off right now because this sounds like an impulse purchase and the issues described generally occur with a low-spec PC.
Of course, if the headset was actually damaged somehow, I'd instantly refund them no questions asked - however, as I was using this till the day it was sold, I know for a fact that it is in good working condition.

If I refuse to refund them (as my headset is perfectly fine, and the item was exactly what I described);

Would eBay take their side or my side?

Thanks for your input guys. Really bummed out right now, was gonna use the money over christmas but looks like thats not happening.

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  • 12
    Buyer wins
  • 7
    Seller wins

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Comments

  • +3

    Misuse of returns or eBay Money Back Guarantee

    Buyers who engage in activity as described in the Abusive buyer policy may be subject to a range of actions, including warnings, being blocked from requesting returns or refunds on eBay, being blocked from opening claims, loss of eBay Money Back Guarantee coverage, and account suspension.

    Activity that is not allowed includes, but is not limited to:

    • Falsely claiming an item was not as described
    • Using or damaging an item and then returning it.

    https://www.ebay.com.au/help/buying/returns-refunds/return-i…

  • +5

    Would eBay take their side or my side?

    You stand no chance… been there.. they always side with the buyer… like you cant even leave them feedback…
    Im down 500 from a buyer saying he never got it, tracking showed he did.

    Solution dont sell on ebay.

    • +3

      As soon as your buyer opens a "not as described" complaint (or uses those words) its over - you lose. Now that eBay uses its own managed payments service its even worse - they are judge, jury and executioner and unless you have proof your item was fine and accurately described (which you'll never be able to do as you wont even be given the opportunity) you're better off taking the item back and providing a refund and saving yourself the stress.

      After the buyer opens a complaint eBays robots will automatically determine the matter in their favour unless THE BUYER resolves the complaint OR YOU offer a refund.

      The system is designed to force small sellers and 2nd hand sellers OFF the platform, ultimately this is what eBay needs to compete with Amazon - they just don't openly tell their sellers this, they just treat small sellers with absolute contempt until we give up in frustration and anger.

    • That's exactly the kind of bs I've been reading about - if eBay take their side, there is no chance I'm selling anything on that website again. I can't believe eBay took their side even when there is a tracking number involved - sorry to hear that mate.

      • I posted up on ebay forums asking for advice… - all the facts, screen shots…

        There were dozens of people in the same boat many clothing sellers - some were expensive clothing - many said you could tell it had been worn and sent back. Need an outfit for a special occasion??? Ebay's the place.

        …and nobody thought I'd win.. they were right

  • +2

    I really hope eBay goes out of business. It was good when it was for used goods. It's now full of cheap Chinese crap that is apparently "in Australia", yet gets shipped from China. I welcome it's demise.

    • +1

      Like Stalkerbook, its far too big to die now.. You are so right on the 'in AU' yet its shipped from anywhere..

      it absorbed many other sites like itself world wide… remember the old sold.com.au ??
      Shit on ebay, but was 'absorbed'.

      Also notice that many sellers are now using not just days on estimated shipping times - but 6-8 weeks - to go from Melb - Melb…of course its in stock and in AU…

      • The silly part is it's all crap you can get on AliExpress etc, if you want cheap junk that doesn't work. eBay used to be great for weird stuff and quality items. I've sold plenty of stuff on there I would never have been able to sell locally, they've now turned it into a flea market with extortionate fees.

        • +1

          The sad thing is so many people their first port of call when they buy shit these days is ebay..

  • Sames goes to Amazon by the way. Even it is brand new sealed condition.

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