posted on February 26, 2006 02:59:16 PM new
OK, here is my 'sad story', and I could really use some usefull feedback about the situation.
I purchased a wireless computer accessory, from a new seller (feedback of 22) that meticulously described the item with manufacturer part number and full specs, and stated that it was 'Brand new and in sealed box'. I should have suspected something when I got three invoices with 24 hours, requesting payment, but just chalked it up to the seller being new.
I sent through PayPal payment, and several days later got an update from seller, stating that item was shipped, and provided a tracking number.
Well, this is where the 'fun' starts, as a day later I get a message from the seller stating that there had been an 'Error in description', of the item, and that it was a wired unit, not a wireless unit, and did I want to keep or return it. This made it worth much less than I had paid for it, so when Priority package arrived, I refused it, and had it returned to sender, as Priority mail provides for that, plus I did not want to play the game of, who pays for return. I notified the Seller that I did not want the item, and that it was on the way back to her.
It seems the the return address, was a dummy address, and package went cross country, only to not be able to be delivered, due to a bad return address, and Delvery confirmation status states that it will retuned to me.
Seller has been Naru'd, and it appears their PayPal account has also gone belly up, as it will not allow me to request money from it, as well.
Do I have any recourse from eBay's buyer protection?? I am only out $30, but it is the principle of the %$#%#%(&( thing!
posted on February 26, 2006 03:09:49 PM new
Ebay's fraud protection program is limited to $200.00, but there is a $25.00 deductible, which means you will only receive $5.00 (if you jump through all the hoops in the proper order). Still, it will put a fraud claim on their record which will keep them from being reinstated, so I would go for it. Just be sure you read the claim proceedure carefully and observe the time limits.
If Murphy's law is correct, everything East of the San Andreas Fault will slide into the Atlantic
posted on February 26, 2006 08:44:45 PM new
Did you pay with a credit card? If so, call them and tell them you were not sent what you purchased. Also tell them you tried to return it, but the company will not accept it back. That should get your money back.
Good luck.
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