Seems like ebay cares a lot more for sellers than buyers

AnkurJ · June 23, 2008 12:29AM

Kinda OT, but I bought a watch from a seller on ebay with 100% feedback. It was a designer watch with all papers and box. I went to get the battery changed, and it turns out to be a fake! I report this to paypal and file a dispute, and also file a dispute for fraudulent merchandise with ebay. THEY DID ABSOLUETELY NOTHING! I am out over $200 and have a fake watch to show for it. Ebay did not give any penalty to the seller, and paypal didnt give me back a cent. I guess its time to do a charge back with the bank.

I am really considering to stop bidding on ebay all together. There is some nice stuff, but a lot more crap comparatively. What does everyone here think?

Patches · June 23, 2008 12:32AM

Sorry for your situation. Personally, I think they're more on the side of buyers. But I do agree, eBay isn't a fun place anymore for either side.

19Lyds · June 23, 2008 12:33AM

Change the battery?

"How long have you had this watch" is what I'm thinking?

Wolf359 · June 23, 2008 12:53AM

I'd say no time limit when fakes are involved.

Leiascards · June 23, 2008 12:56AM

If you listen to my Power Seller rep and Live help they are more on the side of the buyer. Sellers are being punished for not making any mistakes. The DSR is a prime example. Ebay tells buyers that leaving 4 Stars is good. Ebay tells sellers getting 4 stars is not so good.

mrpaseo · June 23, 2008 1:01AM

So you have had this watch long enough for the battery to go dead, have been happy with it this long and now you want a return?

The way I see it, at least I got something I like, some people buy something, and get crap delivered to them, and they are screwed out of the money, at least you got something you like.

I have a folex watch (A fake rolex that I picked up in Iraq on my first tour over here), when I was at home I went in to a department store and was trying on another watch when the lady said with concern in her voice, "Don't forget that, you might want to put that in your pocket while your trying on the watched".

I knew it was fake but it fooled her, thus far, your fake watch fooled you and you were happy with it.

I know its's the principle, but the way I go throughlife is, if you can not change something, learn to accept it and move on. Life is to short to hold onto the frustration.

Ray

AnkurJ · June 23, 2008 1:28AM

Battery was dead when I recieved the watch.

BECOKA · June 23, 2008 1:32AM

I love the way we all jump to conclusions.

As he stated the battery was dead on arrival. He did not state if it was new or used, if used could be dead battery etc...

Gotta love this place.

Edited: oh, I also have dropped my e-bay store and bid only when I need to. i.e. I just bought a used copy stand, not too much can go wrong there.

droopyd · June 23, 2008 2:37AM

How much would this "designer" watch have cost if purchased at retail from a reputable source?

If you think you're buying a "Rolex" for $200....

clarkbar04 · June 23, 2008 2:41AM

I wouldn't buy designer anything off ebay with hopes that it was real.

ziggy29 · June 23, 2008 2:43AM

<< <i>I wouldn't buy designer anything off ebay with hopes that it was real. >>

You mean that Relox watch I bought for $10 last week is bogo?

19Lyds · June 23, 2008 2:48AM

<< <i>Battery was dead when I recieved the watch. >>

That piece of information would have been helpful in your initial post in which case I would have said follow up on your PayPal dispute as they usually follow through for the buyer but it does take a week or so. eBay is the same thing, it takes a week or so for the buyer to respond to the dispute.

ricko · June 23, 2008 2:50AM

Seller pay the fees... of course, with no buyers, there will not be many sellers...

Cheers, RickO

AnkurJ · June 23, 2008 2:52AM

It was a vintage Cartier. They go for around $400 to $600.

mrearlygold · June 23, 2008 2:58AM

That sucks. Will the credit card company back you on this type of chargeback ( ? ) even after it's been declined by paypal/ebay?

Just the pain in the butt to go thru this. The time........

Russ · June 23, 2008 2:59AM

This sure doesn't sound like the PayPal we all know an love. How about a link to this auction?

Russ, NCNE

UncleJoe · June 23, 2008 3:00AM

I would need to see the auction. Are you sure you didn't miss any fine print?

If not, you should certainly get your money back, however, when something seems too good to be true, ...

Joe.

Russ · June 23, 2008 3:00AM

<< <i>I wouldn't buy designer anything off ebay with hopes that it was real. >>

Neither would I, and I've sold several genuine Rolex's.

Russ, NCNE

notwilight · June 23, 2008 3:02AM

ebay has been courting buyers because they feel they have the sellers captive. More buyers is good for ebay and good for sellers. But it may be time for things to change the other way around. Large compaines like this tend to flip flop (remember my post about harmonic motion? In this case there may not be much damping). --Jerry

TwoSides2aCoin · June 23, 2008 3:03AM

<< <i>It was a vintage Cartier. They go for around $400 to $600. >>

"It was" ...

Tthat's the key !

sorry to read of your troubles.

Seems like ebay cares a lot more for sellers than buyers

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