Ebays new 6 month dispute policy!

[plantman]

What does everyone think about this? the ebay community forums have gone nuts, imagine selling something and 6 months later being asked to provide postage proof and evidence of condition ect or getting a not as described case and someone returning a knackered item for a full refund

at first i thought it was just electrical goods but there was an update on ecommerce: UPDATE: a PayPal UK spokesperson said the 180 days is for all transactions - tangible and intangible.

does anyone know if this allies to second hand goods too? ive not read ebays terms fully yet?

 

[rob71]

Crazy. Looks like yet another reason not to use them for selling goods. Have they even thought about this? (silly question).

 

[walkie]

I though SKY TV liked f**king people over but EBAY are taking the biscuit!!

 

[plantman]

thing is your listings dissapear after 90 days so how the hell can you defend a dispute? someone can buy a star wars figure and accidentally snap his head off, complain it dropped off and return it for a refund 5 months later?

i could understand this rule on business sellers, selling new goods but EVERYTHING....this will kill sellers, great for scammers and buyers though.

 

[plantman]

the ebay us forum members are saying they will block bids from UK buyers as the 180 day policy applies to their sales too :shock:

 

[poncho]

:? worrying times................

 

[weasel]

That's daft. If that comes through it will kill Ebay. Literally.
Why would you sell knowing in 6 months someone can come back and lodge a claim that you have virtually no chance of defending?