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Sold my PS4 on eBay to cover my Pro, buyer is claiming it's console banned, what do?
- Thread starter Vashetti
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AbandonedTrolley
Member
Well OP has shown all convos with parties involved. Sony stating the console has been online since sale and that it's not banned. Messages from the buyer basically being a douche, and then messages from eBay firstly stating buyer wins, then after the Twitterstorm that the case is being looked in to and that the seller will get his money reinstated with zero sell fees too.
Tripolygon
Banned
Yup, if i could I would get the console banned too. Scammer wanted to eat his cake and have it at OP expense. He has essentially scammed OP but ebay decided OP should keep his money.
That being said, i also think OP should let it go. I know nobody likes getting scammed but its time to let it go.
Tripolygon
Banned
It's like when you work hard for something and a friend breaks it but doesn't want to pay for the damage, and someone else offers to pay for it.
You probably should let it go but in your heart you just know it doesn't feel right.
Bog
Junior Ace
I totally get the OP not wanting this guy to "win" in any way. I got scammed once by someone who claimed their account had been hacked after I sent an item, and then still demanded the post office deliver it to them. I spent hours on the phone to make sure they didn't get the item delivered.
Read the thread and see.
OP, this is not your console anymore. eBay paid you for it, so it should be irrelevant to you now.
If you got it sent back to you, what would you then do with the money? Because by your standard, for what you want to do, keeping that money would be considered theft from eBay because you wouldn't deserve it after getting the console back.
I understand they were asked to send it back to you, but let eBay handle everything from here on out. At the end of the day, you got what you wanted from the initial transaction.
If you got it sent back to you, what would you then do with the money? Because by your standard, for what you want to do, keeping that money would be considered theft from eBay because you wouldn't deserve it after getting the console back.
I understand they were asked to send it back to you, but let eBay handle everything from here on out. At the end of the day, you got what you wanted from the initial transaction.
panda-zebra
Banned
OP, don't falsely report it as stolen, he's likely sold it on to someone else already, doubtful this is the first time he's pulled this stunt, and it's his buyer you'd be creating problems for. If they then complain to Sony and you're seen to have made false claims to them... well, I wouldn't be risking my PSN account under any such circumstances.
DrDamn
Member
They gave him money on good faith that the buyer got a working console *and* at the point that the buyer had allegedly returned the console he was sent. That point is crucial to the stance that the seller is taking.
wow this is some petty shit
ebay took your case and gave you your money back, they literally told you not to worry about the scam anymore. its not your console to ban. its ebays and they also told you theyll pursue him. im pretty sure theyre not gonna let him keep it. if you do contact sony make sure to remind them of this tiny fact
SlickShoes
Member
That's a nonsense, I had a guy recently try to scam me, it was obvious and ebay eventually sided with me in the dispute. I never got back the item I sold, the guy continues to buy on ebay, I constantly get messages from other sellers asking if I was scammed like they are being scammed.
If OP can do anything to push ebay in to chasing the guy properly or make the con artist think twice about doing this then he should, it's not just about him, most scammers aren't running one scam, they will be doing it to hundreds of people.
Militaratus
Member
OP, Vashetti, whatever you are planning:
Hello, i don't know where i could post this issue since its ebay related, but this time its from buyer point of view.
I bought a wiiu 32 GB+17 games sold for 89 euros. Paypal validated the transaction and has it on history.But for a weird reason it doesnt appear in my ebay history.
Is there a reason why this is happening? I never had the issue before. I am feeling a bit worried, i contacted ebay support asking them why the transaction does not appear in my history.
I bought a wiiu 32 GB+17 games sold for 89 euros. Paypal validated the transaction and has it on history.But for a weird reason it doesnt appear in my ebay history.
Is there a reason why this is happening? I never had the issue before. I am feeling a bit worried, i contacted ebay support asking them why the transaction does not appear in my history.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
Member
17 boxed games? That sounds too good to be true.
jabberwocker
Banned
And:...... what did they say.
CouchMaster
Member
Yeah let him go OP, even though he practically stole from you, put you through the misery for a week, and then the third party took pity on you and gave you your money back. Let the thief have your console for free, its not your headache anymore right?
everthustodeadbeats
Member
I am for the OP going to the max to prevent this buyer from enjoying anything about this theft.
From Hell's heart, I stab at thee!
From Hell's heart, I stab at thee!
BlazinSkatinAxel
Member
Don't stoop down to the buyers level. Let it go.
Permanently A
Junior Member
BigEmil
Junior Member
If I was OP I would most definitely have done the same thing for the scammer trying to scam me hard and OP would have lost if this didn't get so much attention on social media
Exactly.
TheLostBigBoss
Banned
I am ust waiting for an answer, hopefully everything ends well, the purchase was protected by paypal so i try to stay confident.
Jack The Nipper
Banned
On one hand you did more than I may have. On another if the scammer gets by on it so easily with a working console he may just do it to another person.
Getting it banned would be the stupidest move OP could do.
Peroroncino
Member
I kinda understand how OP feels, you have your console practically stolen, then you get called a scammer for it and are jerked around for a month or so by an actual scammer, if it was me, I'd want some revenge, especially since the scammer gets to keep the money and the console, I mean that's just giving him a free pass to do it again to somebody else.
DeadlyVirus
Member
I say ban his ass. Damn asshole was probably laughing the entire time. Let him see who gets the last laugh. Let's not forget the time he made you waste and the troubles he made you go through.
If a someone steals a bank and returns the money the next day, should he not get punished?
If a someone steals a bank and returns the money the next day, should he not get punished?
I've had orders refunded before shipment and disappear from Ebay altogether. I did get a "you've been refunded" email though, and there is a record of the refund in paypal.
I'd definitely wait, maybe even a whole week.
But, if your console never arrives (as was promised by the asshole buyer), I'd absolutely report it stolen. eBay said you're "not responsible to receive" the possibly fraudulent return package, and he doesn't have to refund the money.
Both sides have had their money credited, and the original PS4 was promised to be returned. If it doesn't arrive, the person who tried to scam you would have their money and your ill-gotten PS4 that they promised to return. That is fraud.
But, if your console never arrives (as was promised by the asshole buyer), I'd absolutely report it stolen. eBay said you're "not responsible to receive" the possibly fraudulent return package, and he doesn't have to refund the money.
Both sides have had their money credited, and the original PS4 was promised to be returned. If it doesn't arrive, the person who tried to scam you would have their money and your ill-gotten PS4 that they promised to return. That is fraud.
BibiMaghoo
Member
Your final and only reasonable move now OP is that if the console never shows, let Ebay know, as they are the ones who covered his return. They will then take action. Regardless you have your money, and all your accounts. Let Ebay deal with him. Reporting your console as stolen after you have told them you sold it is not a good idea.
Jack The Nipper
Banned
Good lad. Just remember an eye for an eye...
makes life really hard for binocular salesmen
VyechnayaSlava
Member
Probably the best move for ya
Right move OP, it's been emotional, but you have emerged the victor.