UPDATED AT BOTTOM............GOT BURNED ON EBAY PLEASE HELP ME

Original post by MamanDaddyof2

Nov 20, 2004 04:53 PM

OH MY GOD!!! I WON THIS BID AND NOW THE SELLER WONT ANSWER MY EMAILS AND IS NOT A REGISTERED USER ANYMORE BUT TOOK MY MONEY WHAT CAN I DO???
I AM NEW TO EBAY
I AM GOING TO CRY FOR REAL

Dooodles Posted: Nov 21, 2004 08:26 AM

Re: GOT BURNED ON EBAY PLEASE HELP ME

Make sure you have contacted both ebay and paypal!! and keep us updated on the outcome. Sorry this had to happen to you!

Butterflybride Posted: Nov 21, 2004 10:48 AM

Re: GOT BURNED ON EBAY PLEASE HELP ME

I just had a problem recently. After about 2 weeks, I e-mailed the seller to ask if there was a problem with my item and they e-mailed me back saying they sent it. Two weeks later, I e-mailed them saying that I hadn't received it yet...no response. I filed a complaint through ebay and the seller 're-shipped' the item.

snowprincess805 Posted: Nov 21, 2004 11:19 AM

Re: GOT BURNED ON EBAY PLEASE HELP ME

just a heads up - always use paypal to pay for things because there is protection -

I almost got burned buying tickets off of ebay for a football game - i knew mydad had been burnded when they only except money orders- not even personal checks - so i didn't send money - i wrote to the guy and told him i would pay with paypal through my checking account (where there is no extra fees charged) and he said no- so i desided it wasn't worth the chance - 2 days later i got an email not to buy from this seller -

you just have to be careful - use paypal they will be there for you

trust your instincts - i buy lots of stuff through ebay and it is usally safe

halfpintny Posted: Nov 21, 2004 12:37 PM

Re: GOT BURNED ON EBAY PLEASE HELP ME

One tip I always go by is to not buy from anyone who does not accept paypal. Another thing that I look for is their feedback rating. Be careful with people who have either low feedback ratings or is new to the 'game.' Just like here, look at what their feedback says. Once in a while someone will have a complaint (cant please everbody) but if you see that the same complaint keeps coming up over and over again (like VERY slow delivery) there is more of a likelyhood that it could happen to you.

MamanDaddyof2 Posted: Nov 21, 2004 01:18 PM

Re: GOT BURNED ON EBAY PLEASE HELP ME

I just read a negative feedback that was added to this seller after I bought the cameras
This girls wedding is over already and she never got her stuff
I did what you girls said and emailed Paypal and Ebay so I will keep you updated!!!