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=h00perstar34;14126092]He definitely switched out his crappy cards for my gem ones I sent him it's gonna be obvious when I get them back. When you have 9 feedback on what in 2018 with 2 negative (positive) from sellers claiming the same bs I don't know what could be more of a red flag to ebay, but they don't give a damn. Maybe if they were hit with a class action lawsuit they'd change their tune. I've said this for a while I don't think they care at all anymore. Have a feeling someone monstrous will end up buying them out whether it be amazon, Facebook or whoever.
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ebay does not provide the staffing to look into every member for every transaction. While it's a burden on us, it's not cost effective for them to investigate every transaction unless pushed. Even so, they may resolve it as he said/she said and just go with their policy, which is in the buyers favor.
I have an ebay employee monitor my listings. When I listed a vintage Lane cedar chest without the retrofit lock for kids safety, I get a warning/listing pulled. Same goes for a vintage corningware complete coffee pot. I can sell parts but as a whole since recalled, I cannot list. Hundreds of the same are listed/sold but mine gets pulled. They are on me quick. Informing me of (sometimes entertaining) ruIes and reasons I had no clue about. I choose my battles and move on.
If you really feel they are in the wrong. Call. Give a backstory of what the seller is doing. Professionally explain your situation that the card sold was in stated description (Mint is not flawless). Explain how this card in a 10 is worth $xxx and that's the buyers goal. At your expense. Give proof (mention other feedback comment(s), offer pictures of condition then vs. once returned.
Get organized. Write out a list of key points. If you call babbling and just whining, easy dismiss. Be polite. Stick to facts. If not going where you feel the conversation should, ask to speak to someone else. The greasy wheel gets oil.
As a last resort I would ask them "Are you saying I'm allowed to do that then? Basically ebay offers a free service to inspect collectibles for gem mint copies that are widely known to increase your investment at the buyers expense. Hey why not, it's free.?" Then something like "my facebook group is going to love this"
While we know one is going to class action against ebay for this scam. We all must force their hand individually. If you want change, you must try. Never fight a claim online. Talking to a live person will always be the best way to resolve anything. Unless you need documentation, but in this case I don't feel you'll get the written response you desire.
Kinda related story- On Naxcom (Sportsbuy) years back a guy was selling a 1989 Fleer Black Box Bill Ripken card for something like $100. Had multiples avail. It's a $1 card. Seller was offering a free Whiteout version with purchase. Was positive this was a way for the seller to move fakes. Being curious and confident I could get my money back I bit. WO was a obvious a fake once I inspected so I filed a claim and quickly lost. Called Naxcom and they were not budging. I wrapped up the conversation with "ok I guess we'll be talking soon. I plan on adding a free 1952 Topps Mantle to all my listings and up the price." He was saying no, no you cant do that etc. I said but you just allowed it to happen to me. I was refunded right then and the listing was removed.