What happens if eBay seller sends empty box?

The buyer sent empty box and got full refund

1. Notify the buyer that you did not receive the correct item back and that you will be opening a mail fraud / theft complaint with the USPS.
2. File a mail fraud complaint with USPS.
3. File a complaint at IC3.gov.

Can you sell an empty box on eBay?

According to eBay, listings for empty boxes or photos of items do not comply with its No Items Listing Policy and will be removed, as sellers are not allowed to “misrepresent what they’re listing for sale” on the auction site. eBay says it’s targeting users selling empty PS5 boxes.

What does empty box mean on eBay?

bidder didn’t read correctly and assumes they’re bidding on an actual macbook…. wouldnt put this past them since more than half of buyers don’t finish reading listings. or don’t read at all. Agreed.

Can you get scammed when selling on eBay?

It might come as a surprise, but many eBay scams are not targeted at innocent buyers looking for a good deal. Scammers will often pose as buyers and use consumer protection measures to help them defraud honest sellers. Here are some of the most common ways eBay sellers are scammed.

What is SNAD on eBay?

eBay may now be referring to Item Not As Described, which shows up in responses as INAD. In either case, it’s a case you can file with eBay’s Money Back Guarentee process if the item you recieve is either damaged in shipping or substantially not what the listing described.

Can I return an empty package to Amazon?

Amazon will refund empty packages if they are confirmed to be an order that a customer placed, and if the tracking status on their Order’s page states that their item was delivered.

Are PS5 on ebay real?

A report on Eurogamer in 2020 highlighted one scam where users were selling photographs of the PS5, and not the console itself. eBay has been tackling these kind of scams since the PS5 went on sale, so hopefully you shouldn’t come across too many in your hunt for a brand new console.

Are PS5 selling on Ebay?

If you are willing, and able, to spend an extra couple hundred dollars, you can purchase a PS5 on Ebay right now, as many resellers are offering them at “Buy it Now,” inflated pricing.

What is an INR on eBay?

eBay recently put out an update on the eBay tracking policy. eBay say that this is so sellers will be protected if buyers open an Item Not Received (INR) claim.

Are eBay refunds instant?

eBay does instant refund as they payment is handled by paypal mostly. If paid by card then it may takes 1–3 days because this payment handled by bank. You’re not supposed to be able to cancel a sale after you’ve taken the money.

What happens when you send someone an empty box on eBay?

The buyer pays quickly, and you send the item without concern. The buyer receives the item but claims you sent an empty box – in other words, accuses you of fraud. eBay will demand a return and the buyer sends the empty box back to you, keeping the item and the money as it’s refunded. 5. Buyer claims the item wasn’t received

What happens if you send a damaged item on eBay?

In this scam, the buyer then accuses you of sending a damaged item. They may even provide photos of the broken item. Unfortunately for you, the item is a replica of the one you sent. The buyer can report the item as damaged to eBay and get a refund, leaving you without your item or the payment.

What happens if a buyer does not pay on eBay?

If the buyer then decides not to pay (which sadly happens quite a lot), it is up to the seller to initiate eBay’s cancellation procedure to recover the fees and also, especially important if the item is unique, the seller must relist it so that someone serious may buy it, but cannot do so until the cancellation completes.

What happens if you open a case on eBay and don’t receive?

Notice that if you open a case for items not received, you will lose the case immediately when the seller provides tracking number. I asked eBay to step in and expected they could help get my money back because their eBay Money Back Guarantee program save me some times in the past.