Anything else I can do?

prettypye · Jul 23rd, 2008, 07:13 AM

I received a replica bag and so filed a dispute tru paypal. The item got lost. its been a month now and up to this time when i track it tru usps the status says processed. I am going to the post office later to check on it. I went once and was told to wait... s

Seller claimed she did not receive the item yet so she escalated the claim to paypal. now paypal sided her. I lost my $700!!!

what shall i do now? anything else I can do to get my money back? The seller actually gave me a wrong zipcode and i am very sure that it was missent or something.. i am so upset and devastated for losing this amount of money! can i dispute this charge on my cc? i heard some people do that,,, but i do not know if i can in this case... does someone know? i would love to hear from you... thanks in advance!

nickkyvintage · Jul 23rd, 2008, 07:39 AM

Did you send it back to her via insured delivery that she would have to sign for it?

prettypye · Jul 23rd, 2008, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by nickkyvintage

Did you send it back to her via insured delivery that she would have to sign for it?

yes i did! i am 100% sure that the item got lost bec. of a wrong zipcode. no insurance but with delivery signature.

nickkyvintage · Jul 23rd, 2008, 10:50 AM

hmm thats a tough one.

Just want to ask a few more questions if you don't mind :)

Did you buy the replica thinking it was the genuine article? There is a difference between a fake and a replica.

So you got the item and sent it back to her so it had to be signed for, did you insure it up to its full value of the $700 that you paid out? It might be a scam for her to get you to send it back to the wrong address that she can then collect from (a friend or somthing) and so she has the bag and the money.

You can dispute the original charge through your CC, but not the refund that has been processed from paypal.

Have you told paypal that she provided you with the incorrect return address, im sure they would have somthing to say about that.

Sorry there are so many questions! but we need a really clear picture before we can offer any advice. I know this must be hellish for you

prettypye · Jul 23rd, 2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nickkyvintage

hmm thats a tough one.

Just want to ask a few more questions if you don't mind :)

Did you buy the replica thinking it was the genuine article? There is a difference between a fake and a replica.

So you got the item and sent it back to her so it had to be signed for, did you insure it up to its full value of the $700 that you paid out? It might be a scam for her to get you to send it back to the wrong address that she can then collect from (a friend or somthing) and so she has the bag and the money.

You can dispute the original charge through your CC, but not the refund that has been processed from paypal.

Have you told paypal that she provided you with the incorrect return address, im sure they would have somthing to say about that.

Sorry there are so many questions! but we need a really clear picture before we can offer any advice. I know this must be hellish for you

yes it was listed as authentic but I dont think it is thats why i decided to return it and the seller agreed.

the street address was actually right but wrong zipcode. she actually got 2 addresses and it git mixed up i guess when we exchanged emails. i know for sure that the item got lost bec. of the tracking status on their website.

its priority signed for but without insurance as i never ever thought in that this thing could happen to me.

and i really regret for not doing that.

i did tell paypal that she gave me a wrong zipcode and i was told by paypal said that i should send it to the address they gave me.... but then i already sent the item before I received that instruction from paypal.

if i will dispute the amount in my credit card? what do i tell them? is that ok to do? shall i tell them that I sent the item back but it got lost?

Thanks for your time in helping me out with this case.

onegirlcreative · Jul 23rd, 2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by prettypye

yes i did! i am 100% sure that the item got lost bec. of a wrong zipcode. no insurance but with delivery signature.

If it got lost, why didn't it get sent back to you? I'm assuming you put your return address on there, so why would it be lost somewhere? God, the PO sux.

onegirlcreative · Jul 23rd, 2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by prettypye

yes it was listed as authentic but I dont think it is thats why i decided to return it and the seller agreed.

the street address was actually right but wrong zipcode. she actually got 2 addresses and it git mixed up i guess when we exchanged emails. i know for sure that the item got lost bec. of the tracking status on their website.

its priority signed for but without insurance as i never ever thought in that this thing could happen to me.

and i really regret for not doing that.

i did tell paypal that she gave me a wrong zipcode and i was told by paypal said that i should send it to the address they gave me.... but then i already sent the item before I received that instruction from paypal.

if i will dispute the amount in my credit card? what do i tell them? is that ok to do? shall i tell them that I sent the item back but it got lost?

Thanks for your time in helping me out with this case.

Yes, definitely speak with your CC company directly—screw PP, they already screwed you over in this situation. Ask for a chargeback from your CC company because I'm sorry, this is ridiculous. You should not have to eat $700 because of some scammer.

Is this person in the same country as you? If so, I would go to the local authorities, as well. This person should be stopped. Please post their eBay ID so we can all block her.

prettypye · Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by onegirlcreative

Yes, definitely speak with your CC company directly—screw PP, they already screwed you over in this situation. Ask for a chargeback from your CC company because I'm sorry, this is ridiculous. You should not have to eat $700 because of some scammer.

Is this person in the same country as you? If so, I would go to the local authorities, as well. This person should be stopped. Please post their eBay ID so we can all block her.

yes that is my concern.. i told paypal to give me more days bec. post office will surely return it back to me esp. there is a return address there but they said they cant anymore. they told me i can appeal in 10days thou from the time they made the decision. this is the 4th day already since they made the decision.

same country..its been a month now!!!

what shall i tell my credit card company? sorry dont know what to say bec. its my first time that i will do this. asking a chargeback from my cc company. shall i tell them the whole story? i am just afraid that it is my mistake bec. first i sent it to the wrong zipcode and they might ask me why i didnt insure it?

thanks for your time girls!

LegacyGirl · Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:44 PM

Tell them she sold you a fake bag and you returned it to her and now you want your money back.

alliemia · Jul 23rd, 2008, 11:24 PM

i bet she got it back. if the street and city/state are right, if you put the wrong zip code, the post office would correct it. she has the bag and the money. i am more than convinced. call your credit card company and tell them this lady is trying to defraud you.

bellamoda · Jul 24th, 2008, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by prettypye

I received a replica bag and so filed a dispute tru paypal. The item got lost. its been a month now and up to this time when i track it tru usps the status says processed. I am going to the post office later to check on it. I went once and was told to wait... s

Seller claimed she did not receive the item yet so she escalated the claim to paypal. now paypal sided her. I lost my $700!!!

what shall i do now? anything else I can do to get my money back? The seller actually gave me a wrong zipcode and i am very sure that it was missent or something.. i am so upset and devastated for losing this amount of money! can i dispute this charge on my cc? i heard some people do that,,, but i do not know if i can in this case... does someone know? i would love to hear from you... thanks in advance!

you really shouldn't open disputes unless the seller is being unfair... did you try to contact her first about doing a simple return??? Sometimes it's more useful to first be nice and simply ask to return the bag because you know it is not authentic, if they decline then let them know you will be opening a dispute and contacting eBay....this will usually scare a seller into taking it back so that their accounts dont become limited in any way....if that doesn't work then you did the right thing but I cant help but wonder... why wouldn't you get insured/trackable mail to cover your ass????

nickkyvintage · Jul 24th, 2008, 12:58 PM

Mention to your CC company that you bought a bag and they sent you a fake.

Though to be honest that package arriving safely was worth $700 to you - insurance should be paramount.

cherll · Jul 24th, 2008, 01:14 PM

i am sure the post office corrected and delivered it to the right place, i would say your next option is a chargeback. good luck

CallMeObsessed · Jul 24th, 2008, 06:01 PM

And the post office doesn't show that anyone signed for it? If it was delivered to the seller could she get around not signing for it?

ILOVEGUCCI · Jul 24th, 2008, 08:19 PM

How long has it been since u sent it?
I'm from Canada and I ship a bag to NY city and paid for expedited USA service that normally takes 6 business days and it took 17 days to be exact to reach to the buyer I almost thought it was lost too.

So maybe it's just going through some mail delays and it's not lost at all....

Jul 23rd, 2008, 07:13 AM	#1
prettypye Member	Anything else I can do? I received a replica bag and so filed a dispute tru paypal. The item got lost. its been a month now and up to this time when i track it tru usps the status says processed. I am going to the post office later to check on it. I went once and was told to wait... s Seller claimed she did not receive the item yet so she escalated the claim to paypal. now paypal sided her. I lost my $700!!! what shall i do now? anything else I can do to get my money back? The seller actually gave me a wrong zipcode and i am very sure that it was missent or something.. i am so upset and devastated for losing this amount of money! can i dispute this charge on my cc? i heard some people do that,,, but i do not know if i can in this case... does someone know? i would love to hear from you... thanks in advance!

Jul 23rd, 2008, 07:39 AM	#2
nickkyvintage Bag Pervert! Location: UK	Did you send it back to her via insured delivery that she would have to sign for it? __________________ Welcome to Ban-City...Population 1...

Jul 23rd, 2008, 10:50 AM	#4
nickkyvintage Bag Pervert! Location: UK	hmm thats a tough one. Just want to ask a few more questions if you don't mind :) Did you buy the replica thinking it was the genuine article? There is a difference between a fake and a replica. So you got the item and sent it back to her so it had to be signed for, did you insure it up to its full value of the $700 that you paid out? It might be a scam for her to get you to send it back to the wrong address that she can then collect from (a friend or somthing) and so she has the bag and the money. You can dispute the original charge through your CC, but not the refund that has been processed from paypal. Have you told paypal that she provided you with the incorrect return address, im sure they would have somthing to say about that. Sorry there are so many questions! but we need a really clear picture before we can offer any advice. I know this must be hellish for you __________________ Welcome to Ban-City...Population 1...

Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:44 PM	#9
LegacyGirl I ♥ Chuck Bass Location: On Edward's Ducati	Tell them she sold you a fake bag and you returned it to her and now you want your money back. __________________ Come check out my collection on Flicker!!

Jul 24th, 2008, 12:58 PM	#12
nickkyvintage Bag Pervert! Location: UK	Mention to your CC company that you bought a bag and they sent you a fake. Though to be honest that package arriving safely was worth $700 to you - insurance should be paramount. __________________ Welcome to Ban-City...Population 1...

Jul 23rd, 2008, 11:24 PM	#10
alliemia purse-crazy mommy Location: NY	i bet she got it back. if the street and city/state are right, if you put the wrong zip code, the post office would correct it. she has the bag and the money. i am more than convinced. call your credit card company and tell them this lady is trying to defraud you.

Jul 24th, 2008, 01:14 PM	#13
cherll juicy on my coach	i am sure the post office corrected and delivered it to the right place, i would say your next option is a chargeback. good luck

Jul 24th, 2008, 06:01 PM	#14
CallMeObsessed Member Location: Midwest ~ Illinois	And the post office doesn't show that anyone signed for it? If it was delivered to the seller could she get around not signing for it? __________________ STEPH

Jul 24th, 2008, 08:19 PM	#15
ILOVEGUCCI Member Location: Canada	How long has it been since u sent it? I'm from Canada and I ship a bag to NY city and paid for expedited USA service that normally takes 6 business days and it took 17 days to be exact to reach to the buyer I almost thought it was lost too. So maybe it's just going through some mail delays and it's not lost at all....