eBay Problem

Enfield · 2 Mar 2006 at 11:11

Hi there.

Right. A few weeks back I bidded on a car and won the auction. I then travelled over 200 miles to purchase it but found that it had many faults and wasn't as described so I didn't buy it. :mad:

Anyway, fast forward to today and I have an 'Alert':

Dear [me]:

We are contacting you about the following item: [the car]

The seller, [seller] tells us you have mutually agreed not to complete the transaction (e.g. because you returned or are returning the item for a refund or because there was a misunderstanding) and has requested a credit for their eBay fees.

Please respond by 09-Mar-2006 so eBay knows whether you have agreed.

Now when I click the respond button it gives me the following two options:

- I agreed not to complete this transaction and/or return the item.

The seller will be eligible for a refund of their eBay fees.

- We have not made an agreement to cancel this transaction.

The seller will NOT be eligible for a refund of their eBay fees.

Now does this mean that I'll have to pay for his eBay fees if I accept? If so there is no way I am doing that since he wasted my time (8 hours to get there and back), telephone calls and not to mention the cost in fuel...

But then again I can't exactly go for the 2nd option of not making an agreement or can I?

Cheers

basmic · 2 Mar 2006 at 11:13

I think eBay just refund him his fees.

Enfield · 2 Mar 2006 at 11:14

basmic said:
I think eBay just refund him his fees.

Thanks Basmic

Can anyone confirm this?

vanandjuanunited · 2 Mar 2006 at 11:14

If it wasnt as described then there is no way you are liable for their fees. Option 1. Sounds like ebay are refunding the fees.

Enfield · 2 Mar 2006 at 11:17

Dispute status: Your action needed.
eBay user [seller] has told us that you have mutually agreed not to complete this transaction or that you are returning the item.
If you confirm that you have agreed not to complete the transaction or that you are returning the item , you will release the seller from any obligations they may have to you. eBay will not take any action against your account because of this.
Please note: Both you and the seller will still be able to leave feedback for each other regarding this transaction.

Forgot to add this to the original post.

So does this still mean that i'm definetly not paying for his fees, because it's not very clear from them?

dirtydog · 2 Mar 2006 at 11:19

It's pretty clear mate. ebay refund his fees, you don't have to pay them.

Enfield · 2 Mar 2006 at 11:23

Oki thanks fellas

EDIT: Now to wait to see what happens. I bet he leaves negative feedback on me because I left negative feedback on him. :rolleyes:

basmic · 2 Mar 2006 at 11:36

Enfield said:
Oki thanks fellas

EDIT: Now to wait to see what happens. I bet he leaves negative feedback on me because I left negative feedback on him.

Should try and retract it, if you can.