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Post by annabella on Oct 13, 2017 13:46:08 GMT
I bought a no name purse off ebay from China 2 weeks ago and just got this message from the seller. I still want the purse.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Oct 13, 2017 13:49:47 GMT
Only email through the messaging on the ebay site!!!
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Post by YooHoot on Oct 13, 2017 13:56:32 GMT
I'd just not reply since you still want the purse.
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Post by Lexica on Oct 13, 2017 13:57:38 GMT
They are not asking for more money or information, so I would just wait the extra time and see if your purse arrives. What do you have to lose in waiting?
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Post by Baseballmom23 on Oct 13, 2017 14:11:30 GMT
Do you have some sort of proof that they sent the first one?
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MizIndependent
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Post by MizIndependent on Oct 13, 2017 14:40:22 GMT
I think it's likely a scam, most businesses and private sellers send tracking numbers when they ship. If you didn't get one, that'd be a big red flag.
I suspect they will delay your order giving one excuse after another until it is too late for you to initiate a claim against them, then they will suddenly disappear.
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Post by MizIndependent on Oct 13, 2017 15:41:00 GMT
What do you have to lose in waiting? The ability to file a claim with PayPal. You only have up to 30 days to file a claim. After that, it's tough luck. |
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Post by annabella on Oct 13, 2017 15:52:53 GMT
The seller has 19,000 positive, 300 negative and 300 neutral
I didn't get a tracking link and I see ebay says I have to file a complaint in under 30 days.
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Post by librarylady on Oct 13, 2017 15:55:54 GMT
I think it's likely a scam, most businesses and private sellers send tracking numbers when they ship. If you didn't get one, that'd be a big red flag. I suspect they will delay your order giving one excuse after another until it is too late for you to initiate a claim against them, then they will suddenly disappear.  Before I saw this post--I thought, "They will delay until it is too late to file with ebay or ?? for the refund." I think it is a scam. Ask for your refund. |
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Post by kibblesandbits on Oct 13, 2017 15:57:53 GMT
If you never got a tracking number, then file a claim. If you did get a tracking number, then do some searching yourself for the package.
Honestly, sounds like they're stalling you until the claim window expires.
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Post by scrapmaven on Oct 13, 2017 16:01:17 GMT
Don't take a chance. Use the EBAY site to message the seller that you want a refund and then file w/Paypal. Don't lose your money. BTW-I have bought some good purses on EBAY. I get my LeSportSacs on EBAY. FTR, I never purchase anything from sellers who have less than 100% feedback. I know that they have 19,000 positives, but I'm more concerned about the negatives.
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Post by Lexica on Oct 13, 2017 16:43:03 GMT
If it is going to go over the time limit, I would probably ask for a refund and then repurchase the item. Typically the China listings have multiple listings of the same thing, so check for that possibility first. Good luck!
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Post by Lexica on Oct 13, 2017 16:45:22 GMT
I had something go well beyond the refund window and it was only a few dollars. I had forgotten about it until I went to do a craft and remembered the piece I ordered never arrived. I sent a message to the seller and they immediately sent me another order, no questions asked. They want a good rating and I have never had any difficulty with anything I have purchased from China.
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Post by papersilly on Oct 13, 2017 16:46:10 GMT
it doesn't sound like a scam. its just obvious that english isn't their first language but i get the gist of what they are saying. i would wait for the new one.
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Post by birukitty on Oct 13, 2017 16:46:14 GMT
I agree with everyone else. Ask for a refund now. I've had wonderful luck on Ebay and have never had a problem except for once. I bought a great used designer leather purse ( that looked new and luckily I asked the seller before I bought if it had been used by a smoker. She said no. Well it arrived and as soon as I opened it it reeked of cigarette smoke. I contacted her and explained what I'd found and asked her for a refund due to her lie (said that in the email in very a very polite business tone). First she agreed, and then the next day she refused. I contacted Ebay by phone (there is a way to do this) and they looked at the contact back and forth between us and made her refund me and pay for the shipping. Plus they gave her a time period to do it in. That bag was $75.00. I'm sorry but I can't remember the brand. It worked out extremely well because after that I found the most amazing Furla Classic Nutturno Dark Ink Blue Manola Hobo leather bag on Ebay that was new without tags selling for $110.00. I see these bags on Ebay in the same condition and they are never lower than $328.00. Retail on them is $428.00 but they aren't a current style. Luckily something told me to grab it so I did. I adore this bag! It is the most amazing color. The size is perfect and it fits me so well even though it looks huge. The leather is so soft that it just molds against my body. Sorry to go on but just wanted to let you know that sometimes these things work out for the best. Hopefully you'll find an even better bag  |
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Post by LuvAgoodPaddle on Oct 13, 2017 17:02:27 GMT
Was it a knock-off purse? If so, it could have been seized by US customs. I don't believe that USPS would notify the shipper that a package went missing. Customs might tell the shipper their illegal/fake items were destroyed or seized though.
If you really want it, maybe wait a bit to see if it actually arrives. But I certainly would watch the refund time window so that you still have that option open, even at the last minute.
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Post by annabella on Oct 13, 2017 17:51:57 GMT
Ok thanks I asked for a refund.
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Post by MizIndependent on Oct 13, 2017 18:24:31 GMT
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Post by Zee on Oct 13, 2017 21:16:11 GMT
What do you have to lose in waiting? The ability to file a claim with PayPal. You only have up to 30 days to file a claim. After that, it's tough luck. You now have 180 days, most likely because of all the Chinese sellers on eBay. www.consumeraffairs.com/news/paypal-expanding-return-window-to-six-months-100614.htmlThis doesn't sound like a scam to me. I've had a similar situation happen and I was OK with waiting, and my item did arrive. |
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Before I saw this post--I thought, "They will delay until it is too late to file with ebay or ?? for the refund."
