All Ebay Sellers Be Aware of a new Scam that will leave you high and dry!

Originally Posted by TheDude80

Does anyone charge a restocking fee? I realize that you won't be able to cover the entire loss by doing so, in a case of fraud, but at least you would be able to recoup some of it. Just a thought.

You can charge a restocking fee IF the reason the item was returned is do to buyer remorse in one form or another.

Back to a previous point, if you list an item using Ebay's descriptor "For parts or not working", you will never have to give a refund unless the buyer did not receive it. Also, if you use the Global Shipping Program you're not responsible for damaged or lost goods once it is received in Kentucky by Pitney Bowes who then sends it on. This only applies to international shipments. I'm aware that the global shipping program can be pricey for the buyer but so what? The buyer can not leave negative feedback if their only issue was with shipping through that program. That program is purposely tilted toward the seller. I like it because it makes the point to buyers as to how much crap sellers have to put up with. Also, you don't need TOS that 500-1000 words in length. Likewise, if you familiarize yourself with Ebay's different category descriptors, you no longer need a drawn out description. The definition of the Ebay descriptor "used" speaks to cosmetic condition in addition to function. Therefore, there's nothing to describe. If you've used the wrong descriptor, no amount of your words of description is going to save you.