Ebay advice needed

OhioLawyerF5 · 02-01-2025, 09:58 AM

I won an auction on January 14. The card sold for under $20. A week or so went by, and I hadn't seen any indication that the card shipped. I'm patient, so that's not a big deal. But I noticed the seller had listed the exact card (same PSA cert and photo) for a BIN listing for $200.

Obviously, this makes me think the seller wasn't happy with the auction price and isn't going to honor the sale. But I gave him the benefit of the doubt and simply messaged asking if he had any tracking info for my card yet. I heard no response. So several days later, I messaged with a link to the BIN listing and asked if something was going on with my order since he relisted the card I bought. Still no response.

So what should I do? If I cancel the order and ask for a refund, will that open me up to any consequences? Should I just leave a negative? It should be noted, it's less than $20, so I'm not all that worried about getting my money. And since I never sell cards, I'm also not all that worried about a retaliatory negative. With those things in mind, what's the play here?

xarchmadanx · 02-01-2025, 10:03 AM

You just file with ebay that you never received the item. They will investigate and see no tracking has a package at your place. They will issue your refund. You cannot get negative feedback. Unfortunetly, this is a bad practice that happens and all you can do is put that seller on spotlight.

msink28 · 02-01-2025, 10:03 AM

You can ask for a refund without consequences since there is no tracking information.

MiamiMarlinsFan · 02-01-2025, 10:05 AM

After a certain amount of time has passed, this will become an option. Follow the this process and it should have no negative consequences for you.

OhioLawyerF5 · 02-01-2025, 10:11 AM

Thanks guys. I guess after hundreds of ebay purchases I've been lucky to never have to do that. Usually, if there's an issue the seller at least responds to messages and we go from there. Never had one completely ghost me. Appreciate the help.

msink28 · 02-01-2025, 10:12 AM

Also, I think you need to do it soon. IIRC you have a max of 31 days. Some sellers scam by not mailing items and hoping the buyer doesn't file within the time frame.

KhalDrogo · 02-01-2025, 10:13 AM

You file for item not received once eBay allows you. Click the button and it will tell you if it’s too early.

OhioLawyerF5 · 02-01-2025, 10:14 AM

I just clicked the item not received and it let me submit the request. Thanks again everyone.

bub838 · 02-01-2025, 10:34 AM

Poor behavior on the sellers part. What’s their username so we can avoid.

OhioLawyerF5 · 02-01-2025, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bub838

Poor behavior on the sellers part. What’s their username so we can avoid.

Here are the two listings. I don't want to make a big deal over a $20 card. Especially one as embarrassing as this

But I understand people wanting to know the seller.

www.ebay.com/itm/375910274965

www.ebay.com/itm/375120232494

bub838 · 02-01-2025, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

Here are the two listings. I don't want to make a big deal over a $20 card. Especially one as embarrassing as this

But I understand people wanting to know the seller.

www.ebay.com/itm/375910274965

www.ebay.com/itm/375120232494

Thank you. Atleast I can add him to my block list so he never buys from me.

ScooterD · 02-01-2025, 01:32 PM

Neither link is working for me - says they can’t be found

JimEd14 · 02-01-2025, 01:37 PM

BTW, I don't think you're the first one he did this to ....

Another sale in November:

OhioLawyerF5 · 02-01-2025, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JimEd14

BTW, I don't think you're the first one he did this to ....

Another sale in November:

I think he's under the impression Lux's cards still have value. I'm not sure why he would run an auction when it will inevitably end for 1/10th what he wants.

SyrNy1960 · 02-01-2025, 03:54 PM

Since there’s a record of the sale and same card shortly relisted, doesn’t eBay hold those sellers responsible? Suspended them? Three strikes kicked off?

MasonAsher · 02-01-2025, 05:09 PM

I dropped a bubble mailer for a card in the PO box this past Monday and tracking still hasn't updated yet, either.

It's still on "Awaiting Item" even though I dropped it off 6 days ago with 5 other ESE's that have had tracking updated. I fear that I will be SOL on that one.

OhioLawyerF5 · 02-01-2025, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasonAsher

I dropped a bubble mailer for a card in the PO box this past Monday and tracking still hasn't updated yet, either.

It's still on "Awaiting Item" even though I dropped it off 6 days ago with 5 other ESE's that have had tracking updated. I fear that I will be SOL on that one.

That's not all that unusual. Ebay self insures their standard envelope program and you should be fine.

Just don't relist the same card. That would be bad.

JeffG1954 · 02-01-2025, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SyrNy1960

Since there’s a record of the sale and same card shortly relisted, doesn’t eBay hold those sellers responsible? Suspended them? Three strikes kicked off?

No, No, and No.

Poorboy · 02-01-2025, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

Thanks guys. I guess after hundreds of ebay purchases I've been lucky to never have to do that. Usually, if there's an issue the seller at least responds to messages and we go from there. Never had one completely ghost me. Appreciate the help.

its been a minute but i believe you can leave negative

DynaEtch · 02-01-2025, 05:54 PM

Definitely neg worthy. Seller is sitting on your money while not shipping , ghosting, and relisting. Yea that’s ridiculous.

Bad enough when sellers cancel and refund auction sales right after they end…but this is another level.

SyrNy1960 · 02-01-2025, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffG1954

No, No, and No.

Thanks!

hotcalsun · 02-01-2025, 06:35 PM

Did you have the address for the seller? I could drop by and see them to see what's up.

MtnAg08 · 02-01-2025, 08:25 PM

This happened to me in December. Guy never sent the card (I did win it for $100), never responded to my emails and had to go through eBay to get my money back. He then relisted it for $250 a few weeks later. I reported it to eBay and it was taken down a couple days later. I would definitely report to them that he is doing this.

DaveTaplin · 02-02-2025, 08:38 AM

I love the fact you are already buying the Red's new pickups. I bought Francona & Singer auto cards immediately. Haven't done Lux yet. I don't know much about him.

OhioLawyerF5 · 02-02-2025, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveTaplin

I love the fact you are already buying the Red's new pickups. I bought Francona & Singer auto cards immediately. Haven't done Lux yet. I don't know much about him.

Haha, yep, can't help myself.

Here's the Francona I bought:

It rarely works out though. What am I supposed to do with this?

02-01-2025, 09:58 AM	#1
OhioLawyerF5 Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Posts: 7,110	Ebay advice needed I won an auction on January 14. The card sold for under $20. A week or so went by, and I hadn't seen any indication that the card shipped. I'm patient, so that's not a big deal. But I noticed the seller had listed the exact card (same PSA cert and photo) for a BIN listing for $200. Obviously, this makes me think the seller wasn't happy with the auction price and isn't going to honor the sale. But I gave him the benefit of the doubt and simply messaged asking if he had any tracking info for my card yet. I heard no response. So several days later, I messaged with a link to the BIN listing and asked if something was going on with my order since he relisted the card I bought. Still no response. So what should I do? If I cancel the order and ask for a refund, will that open me up to any consequences? Should I just leave a negative? It should be noted, it's less than $20, so I'm not all that worried about getting my money. And since I never sell cards, I'm also not all that worried about a retaliatory negative. With those things in mind, what's the play here?

02-01-2025, 10:03 AM	#2
xarchmadanx Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,339 Archmadan	You just file with ebay that you never received the item. They will investigate and see no tracking has a package at your place. They will issue your refund. You cannot get negative feedback. Unfortunetly, this is a bad practice that happens and all you can do is put that seller on spotlight. __________________ Collecting Jack Brannigan. Let's Go Bucs!

02-01-2025, 10:13 AM	#7
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,305	You file for item not received once eBay allows you. Click the button and it will tell you if it’s too early. __________________ I love PSA!

02-01-2025, 01:37 PM	#13
JimEd14 Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: SF, CA Posts: 760	BTW, I don't think you're the first one he did this to .... Another sale in November: Attached Thumbnails __________________ Collecting: Mookie Betts, David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, Dustin Pedroia, Tim Lincecum, Buster Posey, Vlad Sr. IG: sfosoxfan

02-01-2025, 05:09 PM	#16
MasonAsher Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,183 ashercards MasonHAsher	I dropped a bubble mailer for a card in the PO box this past Monday and tracking still hasn't updated yet, either. It's still on "Awaiting Item" even though I dropped it off 6 days ago with 5 other ESE's that have had tracking updated. I fear that I will be SOL on that one. __________________ I PC Zach Edey. I am always buying lots for shows and paying 70-90% on most stuff. Don't get offended at my offer - just say no.

02-01-2025, 10:03 AM	#3
msink28 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,342	You can ask for a refund without consequences since there is no tracking information.

02-01-2025, 10:05 AM	#4
MiamiMarlinsFan Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 13,683	After a certain amount of time has passed, this will become an option. Follow the this process and it should have no negative consequences for you.

02-01-2025, 10:11 AM	#5
OhioLawyerF5 Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Posts: 7,110	Thanks guys. I guess after hundreds of ebay purchases I've been lucky to never have to do that. Usually, if there's an issue the seller at least responds to messages and we go from there. Never had one completely ghost me. Appreciate the help.

02-01-2025, 10:12 AM	#6
msink28 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,342	Also, I think you need to do it soon. IIRC you have a max of 31 days. Some sellers scam by not mailing items and hoping the buyer doesn't file within the time frame.

02-01-2025, 10:14 AM	#8
OhioLawyerF5 Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Posts: 7,110	I just clicked the item not received and it let me submit the request. Thanks again everyone.

02-01-2025, 10:34 AM	#9
bub838 Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 5,032	Poor behavior on the sellers part. What’s their username so we can avoid.

02-01-2025, 01:32 PM	#12
ScooterD Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 5,361	Neither link is working for me - says they can’t be found

02-01-2025, 03:54 PM	#15
SyrNy1960 Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 646	Since there’s a record of the sale and same card shortly relisted, doesn’t eBay hold those sellers responsible? Suspended them? Three strikes kicked off?

02-01-2025, 05:54 PM	#20
DynaEtch Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 9,609	Ebay advice needed Definitely neg worthy. Seller is sitting on your money while not shipping , ghosting, and relisting. Yea that’s ridiculous. Bad enough when sellers cancel and refund auction sales right after they end…but this is another level. __________________ ~~~ '90s trading cards === Golden Era ~~~

02-01-2025, 06:35 PM	#22
hotcalsun Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,153	Did you have the address for the seller? I could drop by and see them to see what's up.

02-01-2025, 08:25 PM	#23
MtnAg08 Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Avon, CO via Bryan, TX Posts: 264	This happened to me in December. Guy never sent the card (I did win it for $100), never responded to my emails and had to go through eBay to get my money back. He then relisted it for $250 a few weeks later. I reported it to eBay and it was taken down a couple days later. I would definitely report to them that he is doing this.

02-02-2025, 08:38 AM	#24
DaveTaplin Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rockland, Me Posts: 1,535	I love the fact you are already buying the Red's new pickups. I bought Francona & Singer auto cards immediately. Haven't done Lux yet. I don't know much about him.