Ebay Selling Question - What Happens Now?
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Ebay Selling Question - What Happens Now?
So someone submitted an offer on a relatively inexpensive watch, I accepted, they paid instantly. I shipped via USPS... they literally never accepted the package, they got a notice (reminder for delivery or something of the sorts from USPS), and now the thing is getting shipped all the way back to me.
I sold returns not accepted, this could be their way of dealing with buyers remorse without even seeing the watch. But given our uncertain times I just hope the guy is ok. I did send him a note about it through ebay and he didn't respond, so even though he is a stranger, I am really hoping for the best for him, I am kind of worried because I know I run to the mailbox when I buy a watch, that is one of the best parts.
Now for the part on my side... I guess I am stuck with paying the shipping fees I already paid (even though that went through ebay, I am assuming it doesn't get reimbursed, at least it is relatively small), I am guessing ebay will refund my seller fees (they should), and do I have to pay for return shipping too? Just a strange situation overall. And do I have setup a return/refund through ebay, usually the buyer does that, but in this case he is unresponsive? I am just really hoping this guy is ok.
I sold returns not accepted, this could be their way of dealing with buyers remorse without even seeing the watch. But given our uncertain times I just hope the guy is ok. I did send him a note about it through ebay and he didn't respond, so even though he is a stranger, I am really hoping for the best for him, I am kind of worried because I know I run to the mailbox when I buy a watch, that is one of the best parts.
Now for the part on my side... I guess I am stuck with paying the shipping fees I already paid (even though that went through ebay, I am assuming it doesn't get reimbursed, at least it is relatively small), I am guessing ebay will refund my seller fees (they should), and do I have to pay for return shipping too? Just a strange situation overall. And do I have setup a return/refund through ebay, usually the buyer does that, but in this case he is unresponsive? I am just really hoping this guy is ok.
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Re: Ebay Selling Question - What Happens Now?
I would just hold the watch and wait to hear. You can't do much more.
If he gets in touch I would likely repost for free, or maybe split the difference..
If he gets in touch I would likely repost for free, or maybe split the difference..
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I agree with Jason. At this point you have the watch and his money (less the shipping fee). I don't think USPS charges you for the return shipping, but you'd have to check their website for that.
I think the best bet is to sit on the watch for a while and make a few more attempts to contact the buyer. I'd use Ebay's services for this as you will want a record of the attempts.
At some point you might have to refund the guy his money, but I am not certain how that process works.
I think the best bet is to sit on the watch for a while and make a few more attempts to contact the buyer. I'd use Ebay's services for this as you will want a record of the attempts.
At some point you might have to refund the guy his money, but I am not certain how that process works.
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There have been enough horror stories to prevent me from ever selling on eBay again.
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I would wait until you get the watch back and then probably just follow the necessary steps to refund through eBay/PayPal and move on. I wouldn't want to hold on to both the watch and his money because that would just open up the possibility of him filing a claim on his end saying he never received the watch after paying for it.
This all assumes that you don't hear anything from him, I guess if he reaches out with an explanation and still wants the watch, I would either ask him to pay for the shipping to send it again or offer a refund.
This all assumes that you don't hear anything from him, I guess if he reaches out with an explanation and still wants the watch, I would either ask him to pay for the shipping to send it again or offer a refund.
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Thanks all for the solid advice... tons of transactions on there just never had this happen
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I don’t think you should refund until he responds to you and request one. Only because Ebay is particular about issuing refunds and if you do it early before he request then it may not “register” with them.
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Excellent point...BBK357 wrote:I don’t think you should refund until he responds to you and request one. Only because Ebay is particular about issuing refunds and if you do it early before he request then it may not “register” with them.
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Re: Ebay Selling Question - What Happens Now?
Had the same issue years ago. I kept the funds, goods were returned and never heard from the buyer. Since I received the item back and never heard from the buyer, I didn’t file for a credit. Let things pan out and don’t stress it. I ended up donating the sold goods in the end.
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