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The company, primarily operating as an online marketplace, faces significant challenges in customer satisfaction and service reliability. While some users appreciate the variety of products available, a prevalent sentiment highlights frustrations with fraudulent sellers, inadequate buyer protection, and a lack of effective customer support. Many customers report difficulties in obtaining refunds and dealing with negative feedback, indicating a biased resolution process favoring buyers. Additionally, ongoing technical issues with the platform further exacerbate user dissatisfaction. Overall, the company's reputation suffers due to these recurring complaints, suggesting a need for improved seller protection and customer service responsiveness.
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Great site, although things aren't as cheap as they were at the start.
I would suggest that you only use paypal to pay for your items, with all their added security you're less likely to fall for any scams, not that I have ever encountered one, its mostly the media scare-mongering again!
I have had some bad experiences on my purchases through ebay but that was on sellers part. Whenever i asked ebay to interne they acted. You just have to wait and follow correct complaints procedure!
I'm buy it now user, i still use ebay and its one of my favorite shopping sites!
Ebay has come a long way. From great bargains to great scams. This is not for buyers who does not research a product's authenticity before buying. I still recommend this site because a lot of stuff here are very cheap.
I don't do much buying or selling on e. Bay for two major reasons. 1) They have a complicated and unclear system of placing ads to sell, also getting messages to sellers or buyers. 2), they limit customer payees to use only PayPal, which is also complicated to use, and who I do not trust. Corporate, fat assed E-bay personnel need to take a day trip to the Audiogon.com Headquarters to see how to run an efficient internet trade mar, t that is also simple to use. BTW, Audiogon allows a variety of payment options. To the bay's credit, they have an excellent catalogue of cameras, optics and especially new and used audio components, and smartly offer a "Vintage Electronics" category where you can bid on... or buy classic components from the golden years of audio from approx 1970 to 1990. Overall e-bay, offers inexpensive rates to place ads, but needs to get more efficient and user friendly, and classy.
Nothing more to say that has not been said for this site. Just one advise beware of offers that is too good to be true.
For the most part I enjoy purchasing on eBay, however I am a bit perturbed at the number of times i have purchased a product only for it to not be shipped from the US (China and India have both happened) when I purposely bought from a US seller.
I LOVE eBay! They absolutely have anything for you needs (mostly anything). However, most of the people I've met there are from China, so when I try to buy some things, some things I might want authentic, I'm afraid it might be bootleg. Even so, ebay offers protection for buyers, so it makes me feel better when I purchase something and it becomes damaged or not received. However, I don't like the idea of listing fees, and if something I list doesn't sell, I lose money.
OVERALL, I love ebay, it's useful for about everything, it's pretty much safe when you purchase things, and you can find good deals. (: <3
Ebay is legit. You spend what you are willing to spend and thats all there is to it.if the bid goes more than expected, hey, nothing lost nothing gained. I use ebay alot and i usually buy "buy it now" items and ALWAYS find a fantastic deal
Ebay.com is my most favorite buy and sell site. Tons of people visit this place and would instantly see your product (as long as they search for it). I'm not much of a seller though but more of a buyer. I just make sure that I read feedbacks from the seller and check if they are power sellers just to make sure of their credibility.
Up to now, I have no problems dealing with sellers in ebay. Hmm, is it just me or are these sellers seem to be extra kind when talking with you? I haven't transacted to a rude person yet in here.
Good variety of products, used it several times to purchase cheap electronics. If you want to sell keep an eye out cause the fees are high.
I'M A EBAY FREAK THEIR GOOD HAVEN'T HAD NO PROBLEMS FROM THEM ALL MY TRANSACTION ARE STRICTLY WITH PAYPAL.
Not bad, but fees are high.
You can easily make a living selling the right things.
Paid £6150. 00 for motor home only to find out that it was a scam. Ebay will not
Even place warnings for other people. Ebay Invoice Ebay Handling Company
E-mails from Ebay saying that they have checked the item and that it is free
From any fraud. This person says they live in Barcelona Spain you send your
Bankers draft and they just do one with your money. They will send copies of
PASSORT and pictures ALL FRAUDS. PLEASE PLEASE BEWARE!
Used to be great, but now it's HORRIBLE! Fees have gone through the roof, and if you have a problem, good luck! I don't use them at all anymore, and am now sticking with Amazon.com
Good site for purchase of different electronic products. One can compare an item with many many others and finally take a call.
<<< Avid Ebayer. At one time I thought of looking for an "Addicted to Ebay" group... Anyhoo, I love it. I've been using it for a couple of years and I only suggest others pay attention to feedback scores, where it ships from and do a little more research; be patient - the item just might be a bit less the next week!
Great site! You just need to be aware of fakes and look at the seller's rating :) i have bought plenty of things from here from hard to find scarves to clothing!
Ebay has a lot of great products. Very easy to get assistance if you needed one, I even got a call from their representative when I had problems updating my account. =)
Not a big fan of this site. I do like how sometimes you can find some decent and rare items but I don't like the bidding system or that the same user posts the same item a handful of times, it kinda makes you wonder if they actually have the item in the quantity that the post for sale or if they're trying to cheat the system and sell it to the one that has the highest bids and then delete the others.
I have both bought and sold on ebay. Most of my experiences have been very positive. When buying an item, I have had a few issues with purchases but the issues were always resolved by ebay and my money was refunded as they do have buyer protection. I have also sold items on ebay. In a few instances as a seller, I have encountered buyers who don't honor their bid. Ebay has always credited my account for any fees that were taken. I guess the only complaint I have about ebay at this point is as a seller. Their fees have skyrocketed. It's almost not worth selling small ticket items because of this. If I was allowed to take away half a star for this I would, but you can't beat the great deals to be had when bidding on an item. Just be sure to research your sellers feedback before bidding (click on their score and read what buyers hve to say). Hope this helps.
Answer: I would never buy a used car without seeing it in person and having it checked out.
Answer: Ebay is a den of thieves. Even Ebay is evasive on complaints to answers. When looking for items, be sure to be fully informed to what you are shopping and use all that knowledge to cypher the listing, even then have found those that list items to be evasive on answers. Avoid ebay if possible!
Answer: For their own purposes and to protect dishonest sellers. I was once an avid EBay shopper, but now avoid EBay. Buyer protection no longer exists. You buy at your own risk.
Answer: Ebay sells nothing. You are dealing with private sellers. Some are good, some are not. The best way to determine this is to check the feedback. I personally never buy from anyone who has a feedback lower than 90%. 96% is considered bad, by Ebay. Take that with a grain of salt. Ebay management is nuts.
Answer: If you haven't already learned the hard way that Ebay is just pure bullshit when it comes to the sellers rights. When someone wants to send it back for any reason other than it doesn't work as described, you will be footing the bill. Not only will you lose the money you paid to ship it to them, Ebay will offer to provide a return label for them at your expense. Yep, that's right. They will bill you the price of the label if you don't provide it. Either way, you are paying for it to get back to you. It's get better. You can't leave negative feedback for the buyer either. It's not an option NO MATTER
Answer: Not to me! It's my main shopping tool! I look for good deals and free shipping!
Answer: Yes. You are right. All what people told you are correct. Don't trust ebay and the seller on ebay. Amazon much better than them. But anyway the best way to buy electronics from the local stores or official stores.
Answer: This depends on the seller of the item - carefully check their feedback and trust you intuition if you have doubts try another seller you feel safer with...
Answer: Hi Tom, As for reviews, you don't get them. It's called feedback. When you buy an item, the seller will probably leave feedback after you leave feedback for them. I hope that answers your question. Nancy
Answer: Depends on the seller. I wouldn't buy anything off ebay because there a crappy company.
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