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Re: PayPal refunded a buyer without my authorizati...

by Jkaayy Contributor in Holds, reversals & reserves
‎Jul-20-2015 05:23 PM
‎Jul-20-2015 05:23 PM
@Jkaayy wrote: I sold 16GB desktop memory on Feb 24, 2015. The payment was immediately cleared and I shipped the item out on the same day.    Today (3/3/2015), I logged on to eBay and discovered that a refund was issued to the buyer without my authorization. I went over to PayPal and learned that the buyer opened a case after the item was shipped, claiming that the item was "unauthorized".   The case reads: We have reviewed the case. Because you have not met Seller Protection performance requirements , the transaction will be reversed. The case is now closed.   Are you kidding me?   Never received an email from PayPal or eBay about the claim. Now I'm out $130+ and desktop memory! Trying to contact eBay and PayPal about it.   Help / Advice is greatly appreciated! [UPDATE: 7/20/15]   I contacted the BBB about two months after and they happily took my case. Luckily, they managed to get in touch with Paypal (after I had no luck) and got my money back in full (except for those pesky fees that PayPal gladly kept)!    I'm just ecstatic that it wasn't a complete loss. BBB, I love you guys!  ... View more

PayPal refunded a buyer without my authorization?

by Jkaayy Contributor in Holds, reversals & reserves
‎Mar-03-2015 04:42 PM
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I sold 16GB desktop memory on Feb 24, 2015. The payment was immediately cleared and I shipped the item out on the same day.    Today (3/3/2015), I logged on to eBay and discovered that a refund was issued to the buyer without my authorization. I went over to PayPal and learned that the buyer opened a case after the item was shipped, claiming that the item was "unauthorized".   The case reads: We have reviewed the case. Because you have not met Seller Protection performance requirements , the transaction will be reversed. The case is now closed.   Are you kidding me?   Never received an email from PayPal or eBay about the claim. Now I'm out $130+ and desktop memory! Trying to contact eBay and PayPal about it.   Help / Advice is greatly appreciated! ... View more
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