eBay, etc. General Question/Answer Thread

[MyMelodyLV]

As long as you win the dispute, you'll have about 60 days after the sale to leave feedback (as long as the listing isn't removed) but I believe the ability to leave feedback is blocked while there's a dispute open.

You would have been able to leave feedback prior to opening the dispute but had you done that, it certainly wouldn't encourage the seller to work with you. And now, even though she's not working with you, you can't leave it until it's closed.

Thanks, I was wondering why I wasn’t seeing the option to leave feedback. I was trying to be polite and work with the seller and give them the benefit of the doubt, but every opportunity they’ve had to make it right, they haven’t. I guess, hopefully, I’ll have that opportunity to leave feedback after this is settled.

 

[whateve]

Thanks, I was wondering why I wasn’t seeing the option to leave feedback. I was trying to be polite and work with the seller and give them the benefit of the doubt, but every opportunity they’ve had to make it right, they haven’t. I guess, hopefully, I’ll have that opportunity to leave feedback after this is settled.

In my experience, once you get your refund, the purchase may disappear from your purchase history. You'll have to search to find the listing so you can leave feedback. It can be done, but ebay makes it difficult.

 

[chanelprincess]

Great news!

Final (hopefully) twist to the tail. I returned this bag to the seller, and was out for delivery today. The tracking is now showing that the recipient no longer lives at this address, so its being returned to sender. I didn't put my address on the parcel in fear of retaliation from the seller. I have spoken to Ebay and they are assuring me that the case will now be closed, but I am still waiting for my refund! This is so frustrating and frankly I am angry that the seller can continue to trade on Ebay as if nothing has happened. I can't leave feedback because the listing is not showing in my purchases, so I can do nothing but wait again!!

 

[Bales25]

Final (hopefully) twist to the tail. I returned this bag to the seller, and was out for delivery today. The tracking is now showing that the recipient no longer lives at this address, so its being returned to sender. I didn't put my address on the parcel in fear of retaliation from the seller. I have spoken to Ebay and they are assuring me that the case will now be closed, but I am still waiting for my refund! This is so frustrating and frankly I am angry that the seller can continue to trade on Ebay as if nothing has happened. I can't leave feedback because the listing is not showing in my purchases, so I can do nothing but wait again!!

Just curious - what return address did you use?

 

[BeenBurned]

Final (hopefully) twist to the tail. I returned this bag to the seller, and was out for delivery today. The tracking is now showing that the recipient no longer lives at this address, so its being returned to sender. I didn't put my address on the parcel in fear of retaliation from the seller. I have spoken to Ebay and they are assuring me that the case will now be closed, but I am still waiting for my refund! This is so frustrating and frankly I am angry that the seller can continue to trade on Ebay as if nothing has happened. I can't leave feedback because the listing is not showing in my purchases, so I can do nothing but wait again!!

It might be a problem because had the package been returned, you definitely would have gotten your refund. It would have been considered as the recipient refusing to accept it.

Since the seller shipped it to you and has your address, not putting your return address on the label didn't accomplish much other than to add confusion to an already complicated issue.

I'm not sure how ebay will handle it but their assurance is likely nothing more than another case of telling you what you want to hear.

 

[chanelprincess]

It might be a problem because had the package been returned, you definitely would have gotten your refund. It would have been considered as the recipient refusing to accept it.

Since the seller shipped it to you and has your address, not putting your return address on the label didn't accomplish much other than to add confusion to an already complicated issue.

I'm not sure how ebay will handle it but their assurance is likely nothing more than another case of telling you what you want to hear.

Just found out that my address was on the label that I printed out, so it is being sent back to me. The address I sent it to is obviously the address that Ebay and Paypal have on their records, I think that seller probably refused the delivery. We will wait and see, Ebay are saying 24-48 hours before the refund is sent.

 

[MyMelodyLV]

I just wanted to thank everyone who commented or gave me advice on my situation. I sent the item back and today the seller initiated a refund. I still would like to leave unfavorable feedback because I think potential buyers should be aware they sell replica/fake items, and they have 100% positive feedback. What I learned is that feedback doesn’t mean much and that you really have to pay attention to pictures, the seller’s policies, and check out their other items they’ve sold or are selling. I also learned, which I should’ve known, is that if the price is too good to be true, it probably is. Lesson learned!

 

[jbags07]

Hi everyone, not sure if I am posting in the right place or if this is a relevant question! Anyhow, the last couple of years I’ve overdone things and bought a ton of bags. I’ve tweaked my style taste lately and need to sell a lot of them, all new with tags and packaging. Most are brands like Kate Soadecand Frances Valentine, so not upper end, but I still paid a good bit for each bag .. so I’ve started listing them on eBay for what their value is. But it seems like so many people are selling bags dirt cheap, very low pricing, on eBay. Why is this? Does anyone have any thoughts? As to why pricescare so low! And will my brand new bags not sell unless I reduce them to almost nothing? Very frustrating! Thanks to anyone who has any thoughts on this

 

[Catbird9]

Hi everyone, not sure if I am posting in the right place or if this is a relevant question! Anyhow, the last couple of years I’ve overdone things and bought a ton of bags. I’ve tweaked my style taste lately and need to sell a lot of them, all new with tags and packaging. Most are brands like Kate Soadecand Frances Valentine, so not upper end, but I still paid a good bit for each bag .. so I’ve started listing them on eBay for what their value is. But it seems like so many people are selling bags dirt cheap, very low pricing, on eBay. Why is this? Does anyone have any thoughts? As to why pricescare so low! And will my brand new bags not sell unless I reduce them to almost nothing? Very frustrating! Thanks to anyone who has any thoughts on this

It can be frustrating. Generally people are looking for bargains on eBay. Even a brand new bag with tags is not going to sell for what you paid for it, unless it's rare, hard to find, or in high demand. In most cases, you are competing with discount outlets and many other sellers who may have high feedback and offer free shipping. If you are new seller, you need to make more sales to build up good feedback. That takes time. Good luck!

 

[jyyanks]

I've had a few items listed but it seems as if the buying activity is lower than normal (not a power seller so this is just a general observation). Does anyone else feel the same way?

 

[whateve]

I've had a few items listed but it seems as if the buying activity is lower than normal (not a power seller so this is just a general observation). Does anyone else feel the same way?

My sales have slowed down, but that could be because I haven't put up anything new in awhile.

 

[houseof999]

My sales have slowed down, but that could be because I haven't put up anything new in awhile.

Same here. I finally sold a bag I listed last summer!

 

[jbags07]

It can be frustrating. Generally people are looking for bargains on eBay. Even a brand new bag with tags is not going to sell for what you paid for it, unless it's rare, hard to find, or in high demand. In most cases, you are competing with discount outlets and many other sellers who may have high feedback and offer free shipping. If you are new seller, you need to make more sales to build up good feedback. That takes time. Good luck!

Thank u fir your reply! I hear you on the bargains. I just don’t want to sell a new bag I paid $200 for for 50$, you know?! I’ve sold some stuff but not in awhile, so my seller feedback isn’t huge. And just can’t compete with discount outlets. I might try posh mark or other sites if I can’t sell the bags. Some I would rather keep than sell for low prices. Thanks again for your insights

 

[BeenBurned]

but I still paid a good bit for each bag .. so I’ve started listing them on eBay for what their value is. But it seems like so many people are selling bags dirt cheap, very low pricing, on eBay. Why is this?

I'm not saying this to be mean because I have items that I list, relist and relist over again because they aren't selling as quickly as I'd like.

Sellers have to understand that no matter what they paid for an item or how new and unused it is, an item is only worth as much as a buyer who is looking for that item is willing to pay for it.

So often, our opinion of the value of our items is going to be higher than what a buyer wants to
pay for it. It doesn't necessarily mean that the item won't sell for the price you want but it certainly will take longer than another seller's less expensive listing for the same item.

If you're patient and have good listings with lots of clear and definitive pictures and great descriptions, the items will probably sell - eventually. But patience is key.

 

[jbags07]

I'm not saying this to be mean because I have items that I list, relist and relist over again because they aren't selling as quickly as I'd like.

Sellers have to understand that no matter what they paid for an item or how new and unused it is, an item is only worth as much as a buyer who is looking for that item is willing to pay for it.

So often, our opinion of the value of our items is going to be higher than what a buyer wants to
pay for it. It doesn't necessarily mean that the item won't sell for the price you want but it certainly will take longer than another seller's less expensive listing for the same item.

If you're patient and have good listings with lots of clear and definitive pictures and great descriptions, the items will probably sell - eventually. But patience is key.

What you said makes a lot of sense. On the items I am willing to lower, probably makes sense to do so. And on the bags I am not, just be patient and wait it out. Thank you for the honest and helpful response!