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elsieandmike
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I purchased a used childs dress. It arrived stained, the seller said I should have asked if it was stained

I purchased a childs dress. It arrived stained. The seller says I should have asked if it was stained. The description states used does that cover stained?
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tilerjojo
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I bid on an item but lost and the next day I see the seller has relisted the item what can I do ?

I was bidding on a dress but was outbid and lost the auction then the next day the seller posted the same dress once again, I feel they outbid me to prevent the dress selling for too little can anyone help please ?
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jolka154
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Refund

Hi. I bought an item and it's damaged.Its sandals and I can see on photo that one is not fastened which for me means it was like that before seller sent them to me. They are also in the wrong size as he said its size 4 and they're in fact size 5.I tried to resolve the problem through resolution... more…
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i opend a case against seller as goods paid for but not recived this case has been cancelled but not buy me

bought item paid seller he told me not recived money, but  it has came out my account  took case out  againt him and its been cancelled but not   by me  how dose that happen
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karljenkinscfc2012
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I recently bid on a car but due to personal circumstances I had to tell the seller I could not go through with the transaction. Is this ok

Item: 221225368590    
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selhurst1
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how do u no how much someone sold his item for when takes a best offer

how do u find out when someone takes best offer how much they got for itm 
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e.a.pickup
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returning item not as described

I have received an item that was not as described.  Communication from seller through message board.  The seller is saying that they will arrange for the item to be returned back to them. and would I give myhermes the parcel when they arrive to pick it up.  IS THIS SAFE  if not what do I do.  Do I... more…
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sharonj13
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Item not as described.

I purchased a second hand painting recently for £110 but when the item was received it was quite clearly a photo.  I opened a case as Significantly Not As Described and asked the buyer to refund £30.  I then searched Ebay and found the same painting brand new for less that I was paying for the... more…
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davagesnooker
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Paypal says payment made but ebay says payment being prossesed,showing a egg timer??????

payment not being made
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tracey1143
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How long do I wait?

Hi hope someone can help me.  Does anyone know how long I have to wait for an item to be sent to me.  What is the procedure?  How long before I should open a case against them?  I brought from a shop on 09/05 and paid immediately.  Postage stated 2nd class recorded and 13 days later I still haven't... more…
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jumpjet_1
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why must I leave feedback for each item when buying many items from 1 seller

When buying several items in my case packets of seed, from 1 seller , I am left with the prospect of having to leave feedback for each individual packet of seed. Why can't these be grouped together to allow 1 feedback for all items.
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vintage_style_queen
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Seller incorrectly listed Sat nav

I bought a Garmin Nuvi 50LM sat nav from a seller recently after researching which model would be the best. I wanted one with free Lifetime Map updates and I believed this one included this. I was in the wrong in that I didnt double check this with the seller but I have since found out that this is... more…
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e.a.pickup
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I need to ruing customer support--- does anyone have their telephone number

I am trying to speak to someone about a problem I have --- I keep getting automated emails the are not correct -- can any one help?
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eumaroca62
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I ve opened a case against a seller that sold me a product (Seche Vite) that may cause cancer and birth defects,I want full refund+P&P

I ve opened a case against a seller that sold me  a product (Seche Vite) that may cause cancer and birth defects, and I am trying to be refunded in full (plus p&p)to return the item to them. So, and I'd like to know if Ebay's policy allows this kind of chemical to be sold.
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mybikebits
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seller is demanding feedback before refunding postage charge for returning faulty item

this item was faulty and has been returned to the seller who refunded the original purchase price but has refused to refund the cost of return postage stating "we have talk with our manager. we will refund your postage after you left a positive feedback to us. plz to understanding."please advise more…
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sellsellings
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Seller wants to deduct FVF from my refund and 'Damage' to item in transit??

I bought a phone through auction, sellers return policy stated 'returns accepted'.   i needed to return, item was still in sealed box, i opened a case through ebay resolution centre, seller closed case saying no returns!   through ebay msg i asked again to consider return and informed him his... more…
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canute995
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How do I edit neutral feedback I gave to a seller?

How do I edit neutral feedback I gave to a seller and change it to a positive feedback?
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dogmeetstefanos
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i want to call e-bay which is the telephone number?U.K.

need telephone contact with eBay u.k.
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oakes313
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Case resolved by Seller Refund - Item now received. How do I now pay.

I opened up a Case in the eBay Resolution Centre when it was well past the longest estimated delivery date for the item and the Seller immediately made a full refund, so the case was noted as "Resolved".   The item has now very belatedly arrived in the post and as I still require the item, I wish... more…
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t.thompson-uk
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Unblocking Iphone just bought

I purchased an Iphone from a seller recently and it is blocked to 02. I put my O2 sim card in and does not work. O2 have told me ebay have to unblock this item for me to be able to use it. Is this correct?
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minea_nicoleta
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how much are the shippment fees for in item I want to buy on eBay

I am from Romania and I would like to know how much are the shippment fees for in item I want to buy on eBay
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bingogirl246
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Why don't people buy straight away on a buy it now option? Do they wait last minutes to buy?

I have six watching this item 
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frances240445
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unclaimed payment why can I not cancel I get a error when I click link to cancel

I bought a item and paid straightaway  then notice payment unclaimed seller then sent me a invoice which I paid full amount ,now I cannot cancel 1st payment I get a error.part payment has now come out of my bank the rest come out of pay pal account why can I not cancel thank you. more…
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boltebei
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Why should buyers pay postage to return incorrectly described goods

Since Ebay started to get involved with faulty / mis-described goods I have received three incorrectly described items - two faulty and one a completely different size to that stated. On each occasion the seller has agreed to refund on their return, but only the original price and postage. The... more…
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