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Rating Distribution

1.8 star rating based on 12,971 customer reviews; 19% would likely recommend eBay and consumers are mostly dissatisfied.

Key Takeaways for Future Customers

  • Review eBay reviews and seller history before buying.
  • Expect to request refunds for missing or faulty items; refunds are a common resolution.
  • Prepare for difficult customer service interactions and limited live agent access.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Frequent customer complaints about unreachable support and AI-only routes.
  • Refund delays and returned money not received.
  • Payment system errors and declined cards reported.
  • Account restrictions, verification, and delivery scams noted.

Positive Feedback

Some customers note good prices, convenience, and occasional quick professional support for delivery issues.

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KIRBY W Sfu
KIRBY W Sfu
San Diego, California
Collecting Signatures

Impossible to talk to a live person

0 supporters

I was overcharged for an order. Sent two messages to the seller and got no response. Called Ebay 4 or 5 times, and was always redirected to pages that offered worthless options for problems I didn't have. Impossible to talk to a live person. Even their automated attendant feature was terrible. Asked questions then couldn't hear my answers, wouldn't recognize key presses. Total stonewalling of dissatisfied customers! Also, I've had several experiences where what came was not what I ordered, or was of lower quality than what was shown or specified in the item's listing There seems to be a lot of scamming now. When things go wrong, as I said, it's now impossible to get satisfaction. Ebay used to be better. I won't use it any more.

Alex W Boz
Alex W Boz
Machias, Maine
Collecting Signatures

Counterfeit postage

0 supporters

I used this sight to buy some shoes as an honest customer paying to fees and what was owed to receive what I wanted to buy and I was scammed by the seller of the product not only did it take over a month to hear anything from him but when my package got to Washington DC it was seized by the United States government due to counterfeit postage wich was not my fault in anyway I would like a full refund of my money

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Tierry F

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| map-marker Coral Gables, Florida

Resolved: File a Complaint Against eBay

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Updated by user Dec 07, 2024

I was so excited that BBC showed interest to help from being scammed by eBay.

Updated by user Nov 29, 2024

Company had not fixed the issue.

Updated by user Nov 29, 2024

No problem had been fixed and no refund had been provided. Needed to edit one of the facts.

Updated by user Nov 29, 2024

No full refund was received yet.

Updated by user Nov 29, 2024

Confident That BBC will take a step to help me get the FULL REFUND.

Updated by user Nov 29, 2024

Need to add proof of empty boxes received .

Updated by user Nov 29, 2024

Need to add proof of empty boxes received.

Updated by user Nov 29, 2024

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with full refund. Impossible to attach proof of empty boxes and post office picture.

Updated by user Nov 29, 2024

eBay logo Thanks for your first purchase, Tierry! Your order is confirmed.View order details Browse deals Your order will ship to:Tierry Fanfan2961 Nw 13th AveMiami, 33142-**** FLUnited StatesEstimated delivery:Sat, Nov 02 - Tue, Nov 05Your order detailsWe’ve got your order and will let you know when it ships.

If your items are sent in different shipments, you’ll receive multiple shipping updates from us.New in Sealed Box Apple iPhone 13 PRO MAX A248* ***/512G 1TB Unlocked SmartphoneNew in Sealed Box Apple iPhone 13 PRO MAX A248* ***/512G 1TB Unlocked SmartphoneeBay Money Back Guarantee eBay Money Back GuaranteePrice:$912.99Item ID:395054****48Order number:18-1225*-***19Color:SilverStorage capacity:512gbSeller:onlineraveNX TECH TRADING COMPANY LIMITEDUnite 83 3 F Yau Lee CentreNo 45 Hoi Yuen Road Kwun Tong KlHongkong, 00000HK96.2% positive (888)Explore more from this sellerNew in Sealed Box Apple iPhone 13 PRO MAX A248* ***/512G 1TB Unlocked SmartphoneNew in Sealed Box Apple iPhone 13 PRO MAX A248* ***/512G 1TB Unlocked SmartphoneeBay Money Back Guarantee eBay Money Back GuaranteePrice:$835.99Item ID:395054****48Order number:18-1225*-***19Color:GraphiteStorage capacity:512gbSeller:onlineraveNX TECH TRADING COMPANY LIMITEDUnite 83 3 F Yau Lee CentreNo 45 Hoi Yuen Road Kwun Tong KlHongkong, 00000HK96.2% positive (888)Explore more from this sellerSponsored items to complement your purchaseThis is a picture of New in Sealed Box Apple…New in Sealed Box Apple…$730.33Buy it nowFree shippingThis is a picture of Life Waterproof Shock Du…POPULARLife Waterproof Shock Du…$17.99Buy it nowFree shippingOrder total:Subtotal (2 items)$1,748.98ShippingFreeSales tax$122.43Total charged to mastercard icon x -3380$1,871.41eBay Money Back Guarantee logoMoney Back GuaranteeWith the eBay Money Back Guarantee, we've got you covered. Receive your order or your money back – it's that easy.Learn moreYour eBay, your wayGet price drop alerts and track your orders with our top-rated app.Get the eBay app eBay Logoinstagram facebook XApp Store Play StoreEmail Reference ID: [#fda83e532f0e422492b0652d944d948a] Update your email preferences, unsubscribe or learn about account protection.If you have a question, contact us.

eBay Inc., 2025 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125, United States © 1995-**** eBay Inc. or its affiliates

Original review Nov 29, 2024
On October 30, 2024, I ordered two iPhones 13Pro Max from eBay for $1,871.41 then on November 1, 2024 my Citi Bank account was debited. On November 4th, 2024 they sent that package since I was in New York for my sister's memorial USPS left me a slip to pick up the package.

On November 5th, 2024, I went there to retrieve them it was two empty iPhones boxes that were mailed to me. Right inside the Post Office on 1799 NW 28th Street Allapattah, Miami FL 33142 I called eBay and made a report to claim a refund the next day Wednesday November 6th, 2024 an e-mail was sent to me to return the items received then on Friday I received another e-mail stated that the refund will be made to me on November 13th, 2024. So on November 17th, 2024, two other e-mails were sent to me one stated about suspended my account with eBay and the other stipulated that I did excessive abuse of customer protection that no refund will be made I did call and spoke to Kervin an eBay teammate claim who guaranteed me that as per the e-mail regarding the refund I have to wait until the given date November 13th, 2024. On November 20th, 2024, I called again then talked to Robert an eBay teammate who rudely emphasized that there will be no refund made to me if I did not the e-mail from from November 17th before hanged up the phone that I had to contact the seller myself which I did not have no contact located in Hong Kong named Onlinerave.

So last Wednesday the 20th I called again and spoke to Cassandra another eBay teammate who urged me to wait for a follow up e-mail from the seller until yesterday I called their system only gave me online option which impossible because they had suspended my account. I'm reaching out to BBC to file this complaint for my stolen money.
N-B I purchased other stuffs from eBay like two (2) Guaravera shirts one (1) pants, and on (1) loafers shoes under $50.00 all of them were received except for those two (2) new iPhones 13Pro Max for an huge amount of $1,871.41 till today my money is vanished leaving me a crucial financial situation.
Loss:
$1871
Pros:
  • Fair coverage
Cons:
  • No response

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: None to eBay bebause It'S a Fraudulent Company.

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Claressa Bee
map-marker San Antonio, Texas

Terrible experience

The seller sent wrong item.They received the return. They stalled two months to refund.Stressed out.

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Hugh M Dbl

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| map-marker Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Refusal by eBay to refund postage fee to me.

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AI Highlights
  • Poor customer service; seller refused £3.50 postage refund.
  • Item was held by courier for 17 days.
  • Delivery after release payment; eBay dispute ended.
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Terrible customer service! I buy sell lots on this platform and have done for years.This isnt the first time I have been undoubtedly treated unfairly.I bought an item that I was informed by courier was going to be delivered late.The courier then posted a card that they had been holding my item at my local sorting office for about 14 days because the seller hadnt paid enough postage.The sorting office only holds items for 18 days so I immediately contacted seller and sent evidence with eBays recomended next steps which only the seller can apply as he made the transaction and held the receipt and I had paid him the £2.75 postage fee he asked for which I know is enough to get the small item delivered to me.Seller was uncooperative and refused to do anything.I immediately then contacted an eBay agent thinking that they would be holding my transaction money until delivery was proved tracking was successful so could refund me the £3.50 so I could pay courier to release and deliver my item as seller would not enquire about the problem and this as a buyer was all I was permitted to do and was essential as time was running out before my item got sent back to the unhelpful seller.(Could this be more sinister than just an arrogant, selfish and unhelpful human being?)The eBay agent seemed very helpful and said he understood every point of my problem to get my item that is legally mine and he would start by advising the seller to do the obvious and refund the £3.50 to me to pay the courier.The next day an eBay auto message informed me that the seller had updated tracking information which wasnt going to do anything and was the same tracking number we all had from the start and told us what we already knew and in 4 or 5 days if I hadnt received the item I could ask eBay to step in.I made the agent fully aware of the importance of time due to courier would be sending item back to seller before the procedure he set up could be of any use and that I had already complained about the same thing happening to me just last year.I was left with only one legal and sensible but still not ideal for me option, which was pay the courier charge because they had held the item for 17 days and on the 18th day they would send back to seller or to Ireland to be destroyed.The item was delivered to me 2 days later and with linked tracking in place eBay automatically ended the dispute of seller not paying the courier enough postage which as I now have the package was due to the seller packing a small lighter in a box that was much bigger and exceeded the couriers £2.75 dimensions limit which is commonly used and and has dimensional limits that accommodate any lighter including my one sent by the seller in a massive box.The item was a well used one described as good condition which must of pushed the sellers imagination when describing his listing so at about £17 + £2.75 postage I had already paid this wasnt the best value second hand lighter ever sold on eBay and now over half a day of my time and an unnecessary fee of £3.50 is a large percentage adding what must be about a fifth to the price I was promised and that was on the invoice sent to me by ebay all paid for at my expense and neither of which my responsibility.My next immediate move was to contact an eBay agent in my opinion a customer who is now owed compensation plus the £3.50 postage fee I paid which was the sellers responsibility under eBays advertised legally binding contract.I was under no illusions an knew that any requests for compensation would of been futile but informed agent of the payment I made of £3.50 due to seller flatly refusing to pay it or even enquire about it or even reply to my messages regarding the release of my item after his refusal and that I would like the money refunded to me from the payment I made for the item and the postage of my item.This simple request was a phone call that left me on hold 4 times, involved 2 agents and more time on hold waiting for a manager which I didnt request and that I was given no explanation for and ended with one of the agents taking me off hold and telling me that a manager wont be speaking to me but repeatedly asking me who had told me to pay the postage fee to the courier.I embarked on explaining this whole story to him again where I was repeatedly interrupted with the words I am not entitled to any refund until after the fourth time I was advised by the agent that I wasnt entitled to any refund he simply terminated the call without any warning or courtesies.I am now wondering with even more of my time unnecessarily taken, the rude manner i which I have been addressed by an organisation which has profited from me for many years and my money which may be being held illegally by the giant electronic sales company ebay whether compensation is such a disillusion after all?

Loss:
$6
Pros:
  • Easy to use app
  • Lots of footfall

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: At this stage I feel like I’m in a headlock by an apponent that would not be matched to compete in the same ring if rules were applied neutrally and not added as competition evolves by only the giant.I have chose not to use this giant at the moment and using my time to find justice and other platforms that provide a fair buying and selling service.

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I was having the same problem you had, so I messaged them on Instagram. If you check this account I’m sharing, they should help you too @pissedconsumerchatdesk

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Same problem I'm having and the seller closed account after I did an appeal and Ebay won't stand by their policy, so watch out for the scammers ! Buy from reputable sellers only who you purchased from

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Thank you, sound advice. I couldn’t let it go so called ebays agents again and again and again…..

in between this frustrating frustration and losing appeal 2 helpful what seemed like higher up agents emailed (probably after seeing my entry on pissed which is what happened on a previous complaint I made to Evri.) I was very busy at the time and I am useless with tec.

So attempts to use links they sent failed and a lot of time passed.After trying to regain contact through usual agents in app. which was futile I got another email promising help from ebay.So much time had passed and my negative experiences with agents suggesting I was telling lies about the agents previous emails I had little faith but followed easy and helpful instructions and in no time at all received post refund.Although a lengthy unprofessional ordeal by ebay they did pull through so don’t give up.Power to the People!

terceldude B

I hear you! They refuse to reinstate WANT IT NOW and no one on eBay cares enough to make them bring it back

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Bernie S Ejn

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| map-marker Rochester, New York

Resolved: The reason for my review like the last three four things I bought I've been like terribly terrible disappointment

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AI Highlights
  • Took 3 hours to assemble; instructions were not detailed.
  • The bike won't power on after assembly.
  • Advertised as 21 speeds but is 7; mismatch.
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Updated by user Mar 05, 2026

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with apology. I need to refract my statement I was just a little frustrated after putting together the bike for 3 hours and made it tell you how to start started I got a hold of the company and they sent me a video on how to start start the bike but it would have been nice to have the video after I put the bike it took me 3 hours to put the bike together this is why I was so frustrated whatever riding my bike I am completely satisfied.

Original review Mar 04, 2026
What terrible terribly disappointed but I guess some of them is my fault I should do more research on the stuff I bought probably when you try to get a hold of me then you complain or try to get some satisfaction out of the purchase or try to return it. It's a nightmare I'm about a electric bike and it took me 3 hours to put it together and most of the fun of a video when they showing you how to put together it is not that's not detailed so now I put the bike together and I'm not getting no power and it's not working so. Do your research before you buy some piece by something now I am trying to file a claim to I'm thinking the bike is going to be a 21 speed but I get here and find out it's only a seven speed I would have never even bought the bike if it was something sweet love this is my second bike electric bike anyway I bought and when I looked at the picture of the old two if that's how you even say it it didn't have no pouch under the seat with a bunch of wires in it I definitely want the purchase the bike I'm totally dissatisfied this whole experience it's been a nightmare so far ain't nobody trying to reach out for me they reached out to me see if I can when I heard I got my bike but now that I told him I'm having problem with the bike now I'm not having no but I'm trying to reach out to me I don't even want to return the bike cuz I want to go through all the hassle I'd rather just have somebody tell me how to fix the bike I'll get my power to the bike go to if I don't care for somebody by the end of the day I'm filing the claim to try to get my money back cuz in the first place I will not bought the bike was no 21 speed and I wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't a bunch of wires on it the seat I don't even get what why the wires under the seat cuz when I bought my first electric bike they didn't have no wires under the seat I don't even get that which was a totem l I was satisfied with the totem my recommendation is do your research before you buy a buy anything on eBay but when you receive it then it's going to be too late and you have to go through all the hassle of fileing a claim and another thing I worked in a factory where we put stuff together like electrical stuff or whatever it looked like they would have tested it to make sure the mortar ran and the bike and the terrace been around or whatever before they sent it out that's another part I do not get I look like they would have tested it before I even mailed it out to me so it's easier I did something wrong and nobody's trying to reach out to me the correct the situation we highly appreciate it but I have not heard from nobody yet email me or text me when I heard when I received the bike and I woke up this morning seeing that and I told him I'm having problem with the bike and I have not heard from nobody yet and I also looking why the green one the only one with the pouch under the seat the other two colors or whatever don't have the pouch under the seat I didn't even noticed that there's a green wasn't wasn't my first choice I want the red one
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colt d Udn

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| map-marker Clover, South Carolina

Resolved: The seller that I asked help with...

AI Highlights
  • The seller shipped 2 of 8 injectors, ripping me off.
  • eBay sided with the seller, offering no help.
  • The listing appears to be false advertising.
eBay - The seller that I asked help with...
Updated by user Apr 18, 2026

nothing from the company, just from eBay. I stayed persistent on eBay customer service.

Original review Apr 03, 2026

The seller that I asked help with ripped me off, the listing was for 8 injectors, and the seller only sends 2 when they ship the item. I ask for help and the ebay system sided with the seller and I got scammed not only by the seller but by eBay for not allowing me to talk to someone to explain how this company uses false advertising to steal from buyers.

I will never buy on eBay again if you allow this type of activity to persist! The seller knew how to manipulate the system and uses that knowledge to take advantage of customers.

Loss:
$37
Cons:
  • I can not access customer service for help

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: This is a scam listing under many different accounts. Don't buy from these sellers

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Aaron H Fbd

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Seller mze-finds Kept $800 After Untouched-Undamaged Return

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AI Highlights
  • Bought M18 R2 from mze-finds for $1,724; seller promised Saturday Priority Mail; returned undamaged; refunded $862 with $800 kept; eBay sided with seller.
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I bought an Alienware M18 R2 laptop from eBay seller "mze-finds" for $1,724 on March 18, 2026. I clearly told the seller I only had a 5-hour window in San Diego on Saturday March 21 before returning to Mexico for two weeks.

The seller promised Priority Mail delivery on Saturday if I bought immediately.

From the exact moment he shipped it, tracking showed Monday March 23 delivery. He knew this but kept claiming Saturday delivery. When I returned to San Diego on April 4, I never opened the box I immediately put his return label on it and shipped it back undamaged.

Despite this, he only refunded $862 and is still keeping $800 as an unfair "seller deduction" fee.

eBay sided with the seller and removed my feedback.

This feels like a seller making a false promise and then profiting from it with eBay's help. Buyers should avoid this seller.

Loss:
$862
Pros:
  • Sometimes convenient checkout
  • Large selection of products
Cons:
  • Poor buyer protection when seller breaks promises
  • Sellers lie about delivery and steal your money
  • Returned laptop unopened and undamaged

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Avoid this seller. He makes false delivery promises and then keeps your money even after you return the item undamaged. eBay's protection failed here.

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Jovita Kwj

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Unable to locate a seller for a return

eBay - Unable to locate a seller for a return

Unable to contact seller/email to return the purchased item. Please help locate sellers contact info.

Thanks,

Estedar

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Cons:
  • Difficulty actually speaking to anyone from ebay regard issues

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Queen P Dgc

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| map-marker Hartford, Connecticut

Resolved: Never got my order

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AI Highlights
  • Ordered an O2 sensor Jan 9 and still hasn't arrived.
  • Seller keeps asking to wait 3 days.
  • Tracking shows East Hartford, I live in Manchester.
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Updated by user Feb 22, 2026

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with full refund. Call and talk to a manager.

Original review Feb 07, 2026

I ordered an O2 sensor for my car on Jan 9th and I still have yet to get my order, and it's Feb 7th. eBay won't step in as they should.

The seller keeps saying to wait 3 days and he will fix it, and eBay is allowing this man to basically steal my money.

Tracking says East Hartford and I live in Manchester. I will never use eBay again.

Loss:
$44

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don’t order from them

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Gina D Fvx

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| map-marker Kansas City, Missouri
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AI Highlights
  • eBay suspended my account without explanation.
  • They canceled my last order and kept the money.
  • Five calls; two hung up and two lied.
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Updated by user Feb 02, 2026

They are impossible to deal with. I wouldn't even use them. They are tye rudest and most unhelpful people I've ever dealt with.

Original review Jan 17, 2026
First of all, eBay suspended my account with no reason or explanation. And then allowed me to purchase items only to cancel my last order, which was for an iPhone, and they chose to keep the money I paid.

After calling five times, I was lied to and even hung up on twice. I was being completely nice during these conversations and never got rude or disrespectful. And yet, two agents just hung up on me. Two agents straight up lied, and the last one basically told me, 'Just wait; your phone will be there.' Even though I'd been in contact with the seller, who had forwarded me the email eBay sent stating they should cancel my order, and if it was already shipped, they should contact the shipper and try to stop the delivery.

Also, not to have any contact if I tried to reach out to them. Even though it clearly says on the eBay site to contact the seller.
Loss:
$140
Pros:
  • Convenient
Cons:
  • Thieves and liars with no morals

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don't use eBay

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terceldude B

Their refusal to reinstate WANT IT NOW earns them an *** rating from me

Kevon M Jcn

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| map-marker Chaguanas, Chaguanas

I bought and item and it never reached

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eBay - I bought and item and it never reached

I bought an item and it took very long, so I tried contacting eBay like I would with Amazon, but all the numbers are restricting me. Also, I tried the chat, but the bot refused to connect me to an agent.

I tried to put in a review and complaint, but they blocked it. eBay is a scam.

Loss:
$43
Pros:
  • Sell items
Cons:
  • Disable bad reviews
  • Chatbots will block you from connecting to an agent
  • Phone numbers dont work outside of the us

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: do not buy from Ebay their customer service is the worst.

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Lyneice H

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Please intercept my item in shipping from China Postal Express-tracking EV07147****CN

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Please intercept my item that is shipping from China by China Postal Express. The item just got to the US over the weekend and is listed as being returned. Please intercept this item. I still want it. I’ve been waiting almost 2 months. The order number is Order number 23-1440*-***10

tracking in number EV07147****CN

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Lyneice H

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Fraud report

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Updated by user May 11, 2026

China Post.Tracking 2-CY03351****CNTracking 1- EVO714812CNI need someone to step-in to retrieve my order lost in shipping.The item was shipped 2 months ago from China to Mexico. and now it is back in China.

It never made it to the USA. It must be lost in shipping.L

Original review Apr 15, 2026

The seller sent an incomplete set and asked to fix the order by having me return/exchange some of it. I did only to realized the items were counterfeit.

I sent authentic for exchange to correct the mistake they made in shipping. They were supposed to return the items I sent them in exchange that were authentic. They did not return 50 of my 1/2 Florida Goldback currency worth $260.00.

They kept my items and theirs totaling $1315.51.

They only returned the what was charged for the original delivery. $1,051.55.

Loss:
$260
Cons:
  • Thieves

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: They are thieves do not shop with them.

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Troy F Lqj

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Resolved: Account issues

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AI Highlights
  • Deleted the active account; old username ends with o.
  • Ghost account must be terminated; newer one restored, email fergusontroy604@***.com.
eBay - Account issues
Updated by user Feb 17, 2026

They realized the old account was never fully deleted, that was their fault. Contact a live person and discuss it.

Original review Feb 02, 2026
I deleted this account that is up now still. 5 years ago, my normal account that I had, but with a different username, not the one showing now.

It's 'Trofrgo' or close to that; it ends in an 'o,' unlike the ghost account that's up now. This happened last time my laptop crashed. Then, when I restarted it, this old eBay account came up first. Why???

As you can see, I buy a lot of motorcycle stuff $$$. So, how do I get back on the account that I've used for the last 5 years??? The email for it is the same as the old account, so? fergusontroy604@***.com.

Anyway, I am done with eBay if you don't terminate the ghost account that has never been used in the last 5 years.

As you can see, my Visa debit card isn't even in the payment area, and there's no purchase history, and that's BS. Look at how much I buy; get rid of that old account and return my newer one.
Pros:
  • Easy to use
Cons:
  • Undertrained at customer service

Preferred solution: My recently used ebay account back! i have used it for the last 5 years...

User's recommendation: Beware!!!!

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Roger M Lie

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| map-marker Phoenix, Arizona

I have received a book that was a bait...

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AI Highlights
  • I received the wrong book, a bait-and-switch by Better World Books.
  • Sellers sent items different from what I paid for, and AI contact claim is false.
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I have received a book that was a bait and switch, seems to be a glitch in Better World Books ability to be honest, by sending the incorrect book, seems to be an issue with sellers all sending an obviously different item than was what I paid for.

Your AI service that states a contact number is at the bottom of most pages is a lie. This is beyond frustrating.

Loss:
$50
Pros:
  • Instant commerce with reasonable shipping times
  • Great tracking and alerts traffic selection no store clerks
Cons:
  • Room for dumping versions of items not in demand with similar attributes

User's recommendation: All book sellers thus far have had no visual comparison with the books they are selling, thus the wrong book was prepared shipped and will be returned. No one wants to know how to stop this issue so Bait and Switch plays out day bay day year after year. order number 03-14***-*****

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Missing items

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There were no legs for the couch, and the two end sides were not included, nor was the ottoman. The pictures show what I ordered, and the other two are what I got.

Loss:
$235

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Do not buy from this seller they’ll rip you off

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George R Ydb

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| map-marker Miami, Florida

My Claim was Appealed and I am just not happy with all the Documentation I supplied !

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AI Highlights
  • Worst service from eBay over the last two days and concerns about buyer rights.
  • My claim was denied after hours providing photos and facts.
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Updated by user Jan 31, 2026

This was the worse ever and Ebay is starting to lose touch with whats really going on. I been with Ebay since 2003 and have a 100% Rating bit they screwed me twice in this last 9 months. It's starting to get bad now and l think theres something going on because they were great for years and years.

Original review Jan 30, 2026

I had the worst service the last 2 days from eBay! They have no clue what customer service is and no respect for buyer's rights or stories with documentation.

eBay denied my claim after I spent hours getting photos and facts. I have to say eBay is not the company they were years ago. 1 star is even too high for a rating.

AI is not customer service and cheating a customer with a 100% rate for about 23 years is a joke! Real

Loss:
$67
Pros:
  • I use it all the time never had a problem beforehand
Cons:
  • Theyre thieves and i lost my money

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Speak with a REAL PERSON

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I have an item of interest i have had...

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AI Highlights
  • Authentic Chuck Norris Missing in Action fatigue with manacle prop.
  • Owned 20 years; brother won it at SAG; front pocket contains winning document.
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i have an item of interest i have had for 20 yrs. it concerns chuck norris who has passed away recently.

i have his army fatigue he wore in the movie missing in action. it is authentic and i have had it for 20 yrs. it was given to me by my older brother before he passed away. he won it in a bidding auction for members of sag.

he became a member through the clint eastwood tennis classic down in monterey, calif., along with john wayne as a special guest since they both support handicapped war veterans. i was wondering if anyone else has anything that chuck wore on the movie set. the fatigue has a manacle hollywood prop included. it's been covered for protection, so it is in great condition, size medium that fit chuck.

you can see him wearing it while inside the chopper he was flying in. i noticed there isn't anything on the internet about what chuck was wearing. i'm 75 yrs old and my time is getting short too. i'm also a vietnam veteran with 2 tours.

i'd like to sell this item if it's possible. i tried to contact the family, but no answer. my brother had this item for a while and he gave it to me before he passed away.

the winning document is in one of the front pockets, so it is genuine. thank you for your time.

Pros:
  • Always helpful
Cons:
  • None actually

Preferred solution: i like to sell this item since he passed away suddenly.

User's recommendation: i have to chuck norris fatigue for sale

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Summary

eBay is an online platform that enables individuals and businesses to sell and buy goods and services through a vast network of auctions and online sales. In 1995, eBay founder Pierre Omidyar launched AuctionWeb, designed to facilitate peer-to-peer auctions, which quickly grew to one of the biggest online marketplaces connecting buyers and sellers worldwide.

The company aims to connect people and create communities to ensure everyone can access economic opportunity. eBay is known for its auction-style listings, which allow buyers to bid on items and sellers to set a minimum price for their products.

eBay has reached over 190 markets globally and united 134M active buyers worldwide. Its range of products varies from rare collectibles to new products from top brands.

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eBay is ranked 175 out of 1141 in Auctions and Marketplaces category

Area Served

USA, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Other, UK, Worldwide

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eBay FAQs

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eBay is an online marketplace that allows users from all over the world to buy or sell new or second-hand items. To purchase the item people can choose to ‘buy it now’ at a displayed price or bid for the item in an online auction.

eBay FAQs

To sell on eBay, a user should register an account, list items under the appropriate category, add high-quality pictures, give an accurate description of the item, set a listing price and auction duration. To receive a payment from customer purchases, you should add a payment method in your Account Settings.

eBay takes a percentage of the sale price of almost any item you successfully sell, ranging from 1.5% to 15%. There can be an extra charge if your buyer pays via PayPal. eBay may also take the insertion fee depending on the minimum opening bid or your reserve price.

To start a cancellation request, you should find the order you want to cancel in the Purchase history in your account, select the ‘More actions’ dropdown menu, and click on ‘Cancel this order’. Cancellation is possible for the purchases made within the last hour and if the seller has not yet shipped them.

To delete an eBay account, you should click on the ‘Close My Account’ link in your eBay profile, fill out the form and submit it. The account can be deleted if you owe no fees, your account balance is at zero, and you have no bids still in play.

If you made an order within the last hour, navigate to “Purchase history”, find the order you wish to cancel, follow “More actions” in the dropdown menu, click “Cancel this order”, and select “Submit”. After your request is sent to the seller, they will accept or decline within 3 calendar days.
To cancel an offer on eBay if you made it more than an hour ago, do the same stages, but after following “More actions”, select “Contact seller”, follow “Request to cancel this order” and “Contact the seller”, after which explain the seller your reason for cancellation, and click “Send”.

eBay selling fees are a percentage of the total amount of the sale + a per order fee. If you have orders $10.00 or less, you should pay $0.30. The per order fee for orders over $10.00 is $0.40.

eBay was founded by a computer programmer, Pierre Omidyar, in 1995. Now this is a publicly traded company owned by Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and other of its shareholders.

If you have a buyer you don’t want to deal with anymore, you can block them with the following simple actions: navigate to the top of Seller’s hub, click “Help & Contact”, choose “Selling”, scroll down to “Blocking a buyer on eBay”, follow the “Block bidders and buyers”, type in the user ID of the buyer, and click “Submit”.

On the eBay official site pay attention to the search bar, follow “Advanced” next to the “Search” button, scroll down the page, enter the ID in the “Sellers” block, and click on the “Search” button.

If you want to sell unwanted items from your home, earn money, or start your business but don’t want to how to sell on eBay, first sign up if you haven’t an account yet. Follow “start selling” in the “Sell” block at the bottom of the official company website, learn more about selling, click on the “List an item” button, and follow the further prompts.

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