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lamewing · ‎Oct-11-2011

This is getting silly. I bought an item off eBay. I didn't like it and the buyer refunded my paypment after receiving the item back on October 7th. It is now October 11th and the refund is still on hold. WHY is paypal holding my refund? It is because Paypal wants to make $$$ on the interest? How much longer must I wait for the refund to clear?

lamewing · ‎Oct-11-2011

I was refunded on the 7th of October and I still don't have access to my funds on the 11th. It is simple. Paypal makes $$$ when someone sends cash to another person. But, they don't make $$$ on a refund, so they hold it and earn interest on the refund. This is the reason I am getting away from Paypal and eBay. They go out of their way to take advantage of their customers.

lamewing · ‎Apr-26-2011

@rsummers I got a full refund in 5 days by addressing the problem to eBay and not Paypal. I think the fact that the moron seller sent threatening emails through eBay's message center helped. eBay also suspended the seller's account due to his actions. Of course the moron (who claims to be a "detective") calls me up twice and leaves messages on my voicemail threatening me again and again. Not too bright. I am taking a trip to the police department tomorrow.. I agree. I gave up on selling on eBay a few weeks ago. No more. I am about ready to just close my eBay and Paypal accounts compeletly due to this mess. eBay is not what it once was and Paypal was worthless in this situation.

lamewing · ‎Apr-24-2011

I have had a problem with a seller who acted in a very unstable manner. I tried to back out and ask for a refund since I did not trust the person. He refused and tried to play games regarding shipment dates, etc. Finally he started to use hate speech, slurs to my sexual orientation, and finally he threatened to come to my home and cause me harm. eBay has since suspended his account, but he still has my payment. The eBay listing no longer exists and eBay didn't do anything to initial a refund after suspending his account. So, right now, I am out $290.00. Anyone know HOW I am supposed to get a refund at this point? I have emailed eBay, Paypal and have left messages in the forums. Do I need to contact my bank at this point? Thanks for your help.

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