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Selling Problems On Ebay And Their Solutions

Author : David Riewe
eBay provides internet users with an online flea market where buyers and sellers from around the world meet to conduct trade.



However, like most traders who are faced with an innovation of this sort, the first question will always be: It is safe?



The answer is yes, but devious scammers are daily plotting means to take advantage of eBay’s power to forward their dastardly schemes.



The user’s recourse…information and meticulous care in dealing on eBay. Only then can he be less vulnerable to the scammer.



The common consensus is that bidders are often scammed by sellers. But it is possible for things to be the other way around.



Here is a list of the common problems sellers encounter and the means to handle them.



Fake Escrow Services



A winning bidder may request that an escrow service be used to assure both parties of a fair transaction. Unfortunately, the seller is sometimes duped into using a fake escrow system.



To avoid such, the seller must always verify the authenticity of an escrow service. eBay recommends the use of escrow.com. If the bidder insists on his or her escrow service, chances are, that person is a scammer.



Victims of such find it difficult to reclaim their items. They may, however, appeal to the legal means afforded by the state they live in. They must also contact eBay regarding the matter for any assistance they may offer at that juncture.



Deadbeat Bidders



Deadbeat bidders (a winning bidder who doesn’t pay for an item at the auction’s close) are more common on eBay. If the winner of your auction does not pay, you may leave that person a negative feedback.



As for the listing fees the seller shells out, eBay lays out a four step procedure sellers can use to potentially recover lost selling fees. If the sellers complete the process to eBay’s satisfaction, they will receive a Final Value Fee credit and a relist credit. Filing an Unpaid Item dispute is the first step toward eBay reimbursing those fees. One can report an unpaid item up to 45 days after an auction’s close.



Trade Dispute



This occurs when the seller and bidder disagree on some terms of the sale. This may also happen if there is a purported violation of any of these agreements.



If communication between both parties does not help, they may consider availing of a third-party dispute resolution outfit to help. SquareTrade.com is one of these outfits eBay recommends.



Prevention is Better than Cure



A seller’s life may be made terrible because of the constant scamming attacks unscrupulous individuals undertake. But, with proper information and care, he or she can continue trading on eBay with relative safety.


Article Source: http://www.articledashboard.com





David Riewe is a Publisher and Online Marketer. Visit his eBay Blog to Discover 101 Ebay Auction Tips in this FREE ebook www.push-button-online-income.com/ebayblog





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