Aaron
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Registered: 9th Aug 04
Location: Cottingham, East Riding
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I sold a PDA about a month ago. I posted it the next day using first class, i got proof of postage when i posted it.
A week passed and i heard nothing from the guy so i just assumed he had got it and not left me a feedback yet. I then stupidly threw away the proof of postage.
i got in touch with the buyer soon after to request a feedback, he informed me that he hadn't got it and wanted his money back. Obviously i didnt give him it because it wasnt my fault.
I said i would get a lost parcel form and try and track it, but he wouldnt be getting a refund unless i got the PDA back in the same condition that i sent it in.
Is he able to claim his money back through paypal (this is how he paid) and will i loose out here?
I've done all i can to get it back.
I have a bank statement showing the post office payment on the day i posted it...i might hit him with this and see what he says.
Where do i stand?
Essay 
[Edited on 04-05-2007 by Aj.]
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Brett
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Did you post it recorded?
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Aaron
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Location: Cottingham, East Riding
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i offer the buyer the chance to post it recorded, some take it and other dont.
He didnt therefore it just went normal first class. I had stated that it would go normal first class in the advert
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baza31
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tough for him the penny pincher, its anout £1 for recorded
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Brett
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I always send things recorded. It's for your safety as well as theirs.
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Aaron
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Registered: 9th Aug 04
Location: Cottingham, East Riding
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yeah, i'll be doing that from now on trust me.
i just want to know if he can easily get his money back. i've heard stories about this but not sure what to believe
Thanks
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topshot_2k
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send him an email stating he didnt take the OFFERED insurance, therefore the loss is on his part and he should take it up with the post office.
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Brett
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Paypal are bastards. Similar thing happened to me, but only over £20. Subsequently, paypal took the £20 off me, but i'd craftily already spent it 
So it left me as -£20 and then they got collectors to call, who got told politely where to go
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Aaron
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Location: Cottingham, East Riding
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So they can take the money off me!!!!!!
that can't be right!
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Fro
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Location: Rainham, Essex Drives: A3 2.0TDi Sport
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quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
Paypal are bastards. Similar thing happened to me, but only over £20. Subsequently, paypal took the £20 off me, but i'd craftily already spent it 
So it left me as -£20 and then they got collectors to call, who got told politely where to go
Exact same for me but for £365 Paypal reversed it but i moved money out before they did. so i now have a huge minus balance and cannot use paypal No debt calls as of yet though.
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Fro
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quote: Originally posted by Aj.
So they can take the money off me!!!!!!
that can't be right!
If he files for a reversal yes and there is a chance they could do it. Get the money out of your paypal acount imo.
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Aaron
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The money went out ages ago, so all they can do is minus my account i guess.
Shame its come to this really. I hate eBay sometimes
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Ian
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The Paypal refund is actually just forcing you to refund except you don't get your stuff back either.
The Post Office payment doesn't prove much - but may convince the buyer that you did actually post it.
Get rid of the Paypal balance and remove all funding sources IMO.
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Fro
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quote: Originally posted by Ian
The Paypal refund is actually just forcing you to refund except you don't get your stuff back either.
The Post Office payment doesn't prove much - but may convince the buyer that you did actually post it.
Get rid of the Paypal balance and remove all funding sources IMO.
Exactly what i did, i cancelled all direct debits they had over my accounts.
As far as im concerned they refunded the guy his money with out asking me and it has come out of there pocket so i will not be paying them a penny.
Hope everyting goes ok for you Aj.
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Aaron
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Registered: 9th Aug 04
Location: Cottingham, East Riding
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Direct Debit has now been cancelled 
Thanks everyone, i've felt true corsasport love today 
PayPal can now suck my fat one 
[Edited on 04-05-2007 by Aj.]
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