Well, there was a case where a buyer bought a rare collectible on Ebay. The item was supposed to be in mint condition. However, when it arrived, it was damaged and clearly had been tampered with. The Ebay seller was unresponsive and the buyer had a hard time getting any sort of compensation through Ebay's system.
I heard of a horror story where a person sold a valuable item on Ebay. The buyer claimed that the item never arrived even though the tracking showed it was delivered. Ebay then froze the seller's account funds until the issue was resolved. The seller had to go through a lot of hassle providing evidence and waiting for months to get their money back.
Sure. One Ebay horror story could be about receiving a completely different item from what was described. For example, a customer ordered a brand new smartphone but received a broken and very old model instead. The seller then refused to take it back or give a refund.
I've heard of a horror story on ebay where a buyer's account was hacked. The hacker made several purchases using the buyer's payment information. Ebay took some time to detect the unusual activity and in the meantime, the buyer had to deal with the banks to stop payments and clear their name. It was a nightmare of paperwork and communication with multiple parties.
One horror story is when a seller shipped a very fragile and expensive item. They packaged it carefully but the shipping company mishandled it. The item arrived broken, and the buyer demanded a full refund. The seller tried to claim insurance from the shipping company but faced a lot of bureaucracy and ended up losing money on the deal.
One horror story is getting a completely different item than what was shown in the listing. For example, a buyer ordered a brand - new designer handbag, but received a cheap knock - off instead. The seller then refused to take it back or refund the money.
I heard of a case where a cosplayer bought a very elaborate cosplay outfit from eBay for an important convention. The seller promised fast shipping. However, the package got lost in transit. When the cosplayer tried to track it down, both eBay and the seller were not very helpful. So the cosplayer had to scramble to put together a new cosplay at the last minute.
Well, I know of a situation where a buyer on Ebay used Paypal to pay for an electronics item. The item worked fine initially, but after a few days, it developed a minor glitch. The buyer then demanded a full refund through Paypal. Paypal refunded the buyer without really looking into the situation deeply. The seller was out of pocket for the cost of the item and shipping.
Sure. A customer bought a van on ebay motors. The van was supposed to come with a working air conditioning system. But when they received it, the air con was completely broken. It cost a lot to repair. Another horror story is about a sports car. The paint job looked great in the pictures, but in reality, it was full of scratches and dents that had been poorly covered up.
One horror story I had was when I returned an item on eBay. The seller took weeks to acknowledge the return. I sent the item back as per the instructions, but they claimed it was damaged when it wasn't. I had to go through a long process with eBay customer service to prove my innocence. Eventually, they refunded me, but it was a very frustrating experience.
A common horror story is counterfeit items being sold on ebay stores. I had a competitor who sold fake branded products at a lower price. This not only took away some of my customers but also made it hard for genuine sellers like me to be trusted. Ebay took a while to take action against that seller, during which time my sales suffered.
There was this story I heard. A person was selling a collection of old postcards. The description was a bit off and instead of getting annoyed, the bidders started making up their own stories about the postcards in the comments. It turned into this really fun, creative exchange and the item sold for way more than expected.
There was a seller on eBay who specialized in vintage clothing. They sourced rare pieces from thrift stores and estate sales. Through detailed descriptions and high - quality photos on eBay, they attracted collectors. Their positive feedback on eBay built their reputation, and now they are one of the top vintage clothing sellers on the platform, with a large and loyal customer base.