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Michigan
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Absolutely No Support
December 9, 2024

I purchased 2 coins from RAN*******, 3 months ago and have not received them yet. Of course, Ebay doesn't allow you to contact them directly, that way they don't have to answer you. To top the situation off, they allow the seller, RAN*******, to continue to list items. Why doesn't Ebay put a hold on all the items RAN******* still has listed? Ebay doesn't answer questions, so I'll never know. I ordered the coins on 9/30/2024 and it is now 12/9/2024. BUYERS BEWARE!

Date of experience: September 30, 2024
Wisconsin
1 review
4 helpful votes
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The nations #1 online source for buying and selling counterfeit automotive parts listed and sold as genuine. No other online company even comes close to eBay in this department. They invite fraud with open arms.

Date of experience: February 19, 2024
Texas
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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NEW IMPROVED NO HASSLE RETURNS
June 1, 2022

You will find that ebay has a new feature on returns, no more paying for packaging fussing with tape. Just drop it off and go... drop box feature... drive up, toss it in and done. Expecting a delivery but also return something or not happy about? No more rude customer service reps or playing phone tag transfers. Just hand it over to the delivery guy it's like swapping it out. No fuss no questions done.

Date of experience: May 31, 2022
Florida
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The most trusted website for buying jewellery
March 11, 2023

I purchased many jewellery items from eBay. Their customer service are the best. They always address my issues with knowledge and effectiveness. I rarely bought fake gold most of the sellers that are highly rated are trustworthy. Also, not like Mercari, eBay restricts and closes accounts selling fake items when customers complain.

Date of experience: March 9, 2023
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The very same item with the lowest (over 15% off) total price on ebay, and send me an email before shipping to confirm that I did not miss the footnotes where I should pay attention. I wish the seller sells everything so that I can buy anything here.

Date of experience: June 16, 2021
Iowa
1 review
0 helpful votes
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SHIPPING TIMELINE HAS NO TRANSPARENCY
April 10, 2022

I am getting tired of having to buy something first before finding out when it will arrive. I waste my time putting in all the info just to find out that it will arrive in 2 months. What happened to the shipping business? Why can't they be transparent and tell you up front before ordering?

Date of experience: April 10, 2022
New York
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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It's pretty cool
August 5, 2010

It's pretty cool

Is the easiest way to find cool gifts or just nice items to own.
I've been a loyal user. And I am very happy.

You can look up all kinds of jewelry, clothes, electronics and get everything at better prices than any store.

This site's a winner

Date of experience: August 5, 2010
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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To everyone who uses eBAY
September 19, 2024

Hello,
Worst selling platform ever!
Be ware of scam on eBay!
We had worst experience selling on eBay, sold an item for $14,500 end of August, still haven't received our money for 20 days. Not only that eBay didn't tell us about additional extra fees of $990 besides taxes and fees we were aware of, but they added extra fees after the sale. EBay also promised us to transfer the funds within 3 days after confirmation of product is received, it was confirmed within 2 days but until now they are keeping our money, telling us new story every time we call. Saying that they have no access to their back office and they can't see where our money is.
Don't believe these scammers, i don't know where they use our money, but everything they told us don't happen. We have no idea what to do, whom to take to, as customers we feel unprotected, the only thing we can think of doing our is to contact consumer rights department. Hope we will be able to get our money from eBay.

Vadym S, Vaughan, Canada
*******@potlight.ca

Date of experience: September 19, 2024
RU
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The service has sunk to the bottom. I used to love using this auction, but now everything has become unbearable. Problems with shipments cannot be solved in your favor. I'm upset! There are many alternatives to this service now, and it's much easier to use them. Visually, the site looks the same as it did 20 years ago. It is a pity that the site has stopped developing.

Date of experience: October 22, 2024
Portugal
27 reviews
100 helpful votes
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After I shipped the item to the buyer and they received it, Ebay has suspended my ebay account and even that I confirmed my login with a mobile device code and by email, ebay still demands that I provide them with my passport, photo id, my power and water bill etc etc and refused to pay me the money that belongs to me. Their clever ways of stealing money funds from sellers and collecting sensitive personal data earn ebay a reputation of a thief, sensitive personal data collector and reseller and a con artist.

After I logged into my ebay account they shut the account down for a reason they state that it was suspicious log in and demanded the following documents from me in order to restore my account and to pay out the seller funds that they owe me:

Proof of Identity:
1. International Passport (First & Last page)
2. Driving License (Front & Back)
3. National ID (Front & Back)

Proof of Address:
1. Bank statements, including loan/mortgage statements
2. Credit card statements
3. Utility bills (phone, power, water, etc.)
4. Insurance bills and statements

This should be illegal and is alleged racketeering and theft by ebay corporation.

This is especially dangerous to provide con artist such as ebay with such sensitive data after the well known and published lawsuit where ebay employees were stalking and threatening people. Look up "eBay stalking scandal".

Judging by millions of negative reviews this is happening to many other sellers and buyers. This will happen to you eventually. Stay away from ebay! Do not trust ebay!

Date of experience: September 5, 2024
California
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
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BAD BUSINESS
September 10, 2024

I PURCHASE A USED AUTO PART THAT IS BAD AND WHEN I RETURN THE ITEM. THE SELLER AGREE BUT EBAY CLOSED MY ACCOUNT DOING A RETURN THEY SAID IT A COMPANY POLICY AND NO COMMENT. IASK THEM WOULD YOU BUY A USED CAR THAT DOES NOT RUN. NO COMMENT. ISPENT AN AVERAGE 0F 13,000.00 AT EBAY FOR YEARS AND THIS IS HOW THEY TREAT ME. IT MUST BE NEW GENERATION THEY HIRED

Date of experience: September 10, 2024
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ebay believes the customer is always right. Buyers are protected from scam sellers, but unfortunately, it does not work the other way around. If you are a seller getting scammed by a buyer, there is not much you can do about it. It's a site for dishonest buyers. Sell elsewhere!

Date of experience: June 27, 2024
Texas
4 reviews
24 helpful votes
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Bought New Ninja Combi $213 May, 2024. Ninja Warranty is 1 year. Ebay warranty is 30 days. 40 days after purchase the machine was emitting black inorganic material when cooking. Ninja wouldn't cover it because isn't an authorized dealer. Ebay wouldn't because it was 10 days past their 30 day warranty. Seller wouldn't respond at all. Never buy products eg electronics, kitchen appliances from EBAY. For the tiny amount saved you forfeit your warranty.

Date of experience: July 20, 2024
Oklahoma
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ebay suspended my account last week out of the blue. Said I had violated a buyers policy. Except, I've never bought anything off ebay. I called. Was told it was a mistake. They'd reinstate in about 10 minutes.
The next day, still suspended. I texted. They said wait another 24 hours.
Today, still suspended. I text in their chat, explain the issue, am told the suspension is permanent. This agent stops responding.
I call, explain the issue again, agent said it's permanent and they can't tell me why. Hangs up on me.
They call me back, different agent. Same thing.
Can't tell me why. But my account "was a threat to their policies and customers"...

I tell you what... I only had an account for like, a month. I had 40 of my own paintings and several hand painted shirts listed. I sold 3 paintings. Positive reviews.
But ebay showed that I had sold 30 items... 27 of which were scams. Buyer never paid, but sent messages to call, text, email, or check their profile.

If this is how they treat legitimate customers, with all the scammers floating around "buying" items... I'll never do business with ebay again.

Date of experience: July 8, 2024
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I am new to Ebay and also a victim of the buyer refund scam. (simona08)

This person bought a rare PS2 game from me, asked me for a £15 discount and free P&P, which i was willing to do, then falsely claimed the disc was scratched in transit. The disc was packaged inside and out and placed into a padded envelope to ensure safe delivery.

This person sent me an email six days after the sale to claim this issue and asked for a return, attaching pictures of a scratched disc that could have been any game.

I refused due to the buyer not proving the damage was the item i sent and she ended up using threatening behaviour and texts towards me. I myself raised a case with Ebay, and it turned into a case, which ended up me losing £45 for a rare game, whilst the buyer gets the game and money back.

This is disgusting from Ebay and i am out of pocket while a scammer gets my money. I am never using this site again due to this, they are no help even in a serious case and seemingly are happy to take your fee money and reward scammer behaviour.

I didnt realise Ebay had turned into such a poorly regulated, scam ridden site as it seems to have become.

I would urge others to use other selling sites out there that are far more fairer in a situation where a scammer tries to take advantage of you, because you'll get no meaningful help from Ebay.

Date of experience: July 23, 2024
Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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The worst site to buy. I ordered a Photo Booth and received half of the parts. Very hard to reach out to ebay for answers. I returned the item and they refunded me much less that what l paid. Now l am assuming because I leave in Canada, and maybe the exchange rate has changed, but still it wasn't accurate. And yet again hard to reach out to ebay for clarification. Maybe that's how they make the money on returns. Don't get fooled, for a few dollars less the ofer!

Date of experience: June 13, 2024
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Is a scam
August 8, 2024

I am extremely frustrated with eBay as a seller. Despite being a loyal and honest seller for years, the platform has continuously failed to provide adequate support and protection. I recently encountered multiple instances where buyers exploited the system, filing false claims and demanding refunds for perfectly described and shipped items. EBay's resolution process is biased towards buyers, disregarding clear evidence I provided to support my case. I lost both the items and the money, with eBay offering no real recourse. Additionally, the fees have become exorbitant, eating into any potential profits, making it almost impossible to run a viable business. The listing and shipping processes are clunky and outdated, and their customer service is virtually non-existent, with long wait times and unhelpful responses when you finally get through. Their algorithm also unfairly buries listings from smaller sellers, favoring big businesses and making it harder for independent sellers to compete

Date of experience: August 8, 2024
GB
1 review
3 helpful votes
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This site gets worse by the year. I first started using it 19 years ago now it is worse than ever. Firstly they warn you that your account will be limited if you don't sell more items (like I'm not trying to!) And worse still recently I have a voucher to use, I applied it to my checkout but at the time didn't complete the transaction since then even though the code is valid I can't use it because of an "I.T error" the "I.T department" are supposed to have got back to me within "24 hours" having chased it up again with customer services I was told 48 hours later let's just say two weeks later and nothing. Poor customer services although they keep thanking me for being a member for 19 years. A thankless auction site if you ask me. Customer services do not even help you correct issues that stop you from purchasing on the site. Charming service from a site you have been a member of for such a long time. Avoid with a bargepole!

Date of experience: May 21, 2024
Maryland
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Use at Your Own Risk!
August 28, 2024

This company has been around for a while, but their services appear to be declining. Be wary of their glowing reviews and misleading tactics—they will go to great lengths to entice you into using their services, but offer no support or protection when issues arise. If you choose to do business with them, you'll be on your own.

Date of experience: August 28, 2024
Netherlands
7 reviews
43 helpful votes
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Read negative feedback carefully and beforehand
August 29, 2024
Updated review

My advise is to read the negative feedback carefully if you want to purchase on eBay. I forgot to do so and got scammed by an unreliable seller who gave me misleading information. There are many on eBay. Even though I filed a complaint, opened a claim and was able to prove the scam, I got no refund. EBay tends to take no responsibility, but rather protects her (unreliable) sellers.

Date of experience: August 29, 2024

I purchased an "Airthereal mini B50 Ozone Generator" from trendings_24 on Ebay.com. I paid $ 40 ex shipping costs. After 4 months of normal use, the item was defect, didn't work anymore. The seller, who is located in India: "Sorry can do nothing after 4 months. Take it to some repair man." Besides this, it was a rip off, because this same item is sold for only $ 23 at airthereal.com. Trendings_24 gives no warranty and no customer service. I will never buy from trendings_24 again.

Date of experience: June 20, 2023

Overview

eBay has a rating of 1.7 stars from 3,486 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with eBay most frequently mention customer service, negative feedback and credit card. eBay ranks 179th among Auction sites.

service
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value
790
shipping
739
returns
706
quality
743
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