Unfortunately, eBay is famous for scams and shady transactions. Both buyers and sellers can be swindled, but there are steps you can take to prevent being scammed by a buyer or seller. The key is to take your time and research your trading partner before money or product changes hands.
If you are a buyer, take a few minutes to check out the seller whose product you are interested in. Don’t let price be the only driving factor motivating you to buy from someone. How long has the seller been an eBay member? What is his feedback like? Are the photos …read more

Has this happened to you yet? Have you received an email from an eBay buyer like this?
“I bought this by mistake. I don’t want the item. You need to void the transaction.”
This scenario is rather absurd because the buyer has to complete several checkout screens before the purchase is complete. What happened is that he changed his mind. You will still be charged the final value fees unless you take action to recover them.
You can react in several ways.
1) Do nothing, ignore the sale, and move on. Your final value fees won’t be refunded.
2) File an upaid item dispute after …read more