Do disputes need to be closed before a buyer can refund me?

Bearfox
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I opened a dispute as the goods I received were faulty & the company in China say they cannot refund me unless I close the dispute. Is this correct? I’m worried if I close the dispute, the company won’t refund me as promised. It’s only by opening it in the first place that they have responded to be and been vaguely helpful!
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kernowlass
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@Bearfox 


If you had to close a case to get a refund then it would be pointless opening one.
NEVER close a dispute / claim until you have a refund.
If the seller issued a refund then that would close the dispute automatically.
If he doesn't escalate to a claim.
Do not close it or he can ignore you and you can't open a second dispute OR re-open a closed one.


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Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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Bearfox
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Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, I really appreciate you confirming this. I suspected they were trying to scam me (again!) so am grateful I checked!
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