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Ebay Scammer issue
 

1. Ebay buyer bought an item. (105 Feedback)
2. Waited several days to pay for item.
3. Sent over a ⊗⊗⊗⊗ paypal payment notification email.
4. Can't open an unpaid item case (Technical difficulties error)
5. Can't report buyer because the buyer is not registered anymore.
6. Seller fee is still be owed to ebay.

What do I do?

Re: Ebay Scammer issue
 

You call ebay and see what can be done about it.

Re: Ebay Scammer issue
 

try a different browser, or send a cancellation request instead of a Unpaid item reminder.

Either way he cannot respond since he is no longer registered on ebay.

Re: Ebay Scammer issue
 

I will try that method. I prefer not contacting ebay directly for obvious reasons

Re: Ebay Scammer issue
 

Just tried to cancel order. This is what it gives me:

Sorry, we're having a technical hiccup right now
You can try again later or contact us for help

Re: Ebay Scammer issue
 

When I try to open an unpaid item case it gives me this:

Your request could not be processed at this time
Our system is down right now.
Please try again later. Sorry for the inconvenience.
What would you like to do next?
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Re: Ebay Scammer issue
 

I would give it a few days and then try again on a new browser

If that still doesn't work just give eBay a quick call

Re: Ebay Scammer issue
 

But where is the scam? I cant see it, am I missing something here.

Re: Ebay Scammer issue
 

Going to have to call. No way around it I see, unless you clear your cookies and use a different browser and the filing the case works.

Re: Ebay Scammer issue
 

The buyer sent me a ⊗⊗⊗⊗ paypal noticiation stating that the item was paid for and wanted it shipped right away. I knew it was a scam right away and played around with him. I told him I would drive down and drop it off to him directly even though he is 500 miles away. That I would go out of my way and wait until he gets back from vacation..etc..

The issue is that he intentionally terminated his ebay account and I am left with the seller fee

Re: Ebay Scammer issue
 

I would just call ebay. They are not going to try to ID you over this. Just explain your situation and they should be able to take are of it or tell you what the issue is that is preventing them from fixing it.

Re: Ebay Scammer issue
 

eBay (and especially PayPal) are full of occasional "glitches" of their GUI from time to time. This is one of the times you need to call them to override to close the sale and receive your FVF money back.

Re: Ebay Scammer issue
 

Got it. Thank you all for your feedback.

Re: Ebay Scammer issue
 

You either scrap the account (if possible), or you call eBay (wait on hold/pray you get a rep who actually knows anything).