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Summary: m*t*h shares a frustrating experience on eBay where a buyer was refunded without proof after claiming to have received a broken wine bottle, despite the delivery driver not reporting any damage. The buyer refused to provide a photo of the label to confirm the item, and despite the buyer’s aggressive attitude, eBay ruled in their favor. m*t*h expresses confusion and frustration at what he sees as poor dispute handling by eBay, fearing abuse of the refund system by buyers and considering stopping his sales on the platform. He asks the community for advice to better understand how eBay handles disputes.

A buyer got a refund from eBay despite the lack of proof for their claims. I sent a bottle of wine and the person told me they received it broken. So there was almost 1 L of wine in the box, but the carrier didn’t report it. Strange, and when I ask them for a photo of the label to check the year and prove that it’s mine, the buyer refuses to send me that photo. In our exchanges, she is aggressive! But eBay rules in her favor.... Unbelievable and all without proof.... Warning to sellers, now anyone can get a refund without proof of purchase. In the 17 years I’ve been on eBay, this is my first issue and I’m really stunned by how disputes are handled. How are they dealt with??? On what basis does eBay decide?? I’m having a hard time understanding; has anyone already had this kind of problem? And how do you find a solution. If buyers are so protected now, some are going to abuse it.... I’m seriously thinking about stopping my sales if it means being stressed with every sale.
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m*t*h

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Posted 10 months ago

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