Can you share some ebay selling horror stories?

Sure. One success story is of a small business owner who started selling handmade jewelry on eBay. They sourced unique beads from local artisans and created one - of - a - kind pieces. By taking high - quality photos, writing detailed descriptions, and offering excellent customer service, they quickly gained a following. Their sales grew steadily, and within a year, they were able to quit their day job and focus full - time on their eBay business.

I've heard of a horror story on ebay where a buyer's account was hacked. The hacker made several purchases using the buyer's payment information. Ebay took some time to detect the unusual activity and in the meantime, the buyer had to deal with the banks to stop payments and clear their name. It was a nightmare of paperwork and communication with multiple parties.

Sure. One Ebay horror story could be about receiving a completely different item from what was described. For example, a customer ordered a brand new smartphone but received a broken and very old model instead. The seller then refused to take it back or give a refund.

There was a seller who noticed a gap in the market for cruelty - free cosmetics on eBay. They sourced high - quality products from ethical suppliers. By pricing competitively and offering fast shipping, they became very successful. Their success was also due to actively engaging with customers through eBay's messaging system, answering all queries promptly and building trust.

Late deliveries are common horror stories. Sellers may face shipping delays due to various reasons like bad weather or carrier issues. For example, a seller promised a quick delivery for a holiday gift but it arrived weeks late, and the buyer was furious. Another is getting scammed by buyers. Some buyers may claim items didn't arrive when they actually did, just to get a free item and refund.

One horror story could be counterfeit LPs. You unknowingly buy a collection of LPs to sell, thinking they are genuine, but later find out they are fakes. When you list them on eBay, you get into trouble with the platform for selling counterfeit items, and it can lead to account suspension.

One horror story is getting a completely different item than what was shown in the listing. For example, a buyer ordered a brand - new designer handbag, but received a cheap knock - off instead. The seller then refused to take it back or refund the money.

I heard of a case where a cosplayer bought a very elaborate cosplay outfit from eBay for an important convention. The seller promised fast shipping. However, the package got lost in transit. When the cosplayer tried to track it down, both eBay and the seller were not very helpful. So the cosplayer had to scramble to put together a new cosplay at the last minute.

Well, one possible horror story could be getting a lot of fake bids. You think you're about to make a great sale, but then all those bids turn out to be from scammers who have no intention of actually paying. It's really frustrating and can waste a lot of your time.

Sure. One person started selling makeup samples on eBay. These were samples they got from various makeup brands through promotions or events. Since these samples were often hard to get and inexpensive, they were very popular. The seller made sure to list the brand names clearly and describe the product contents accurately. They also offered combined shipping for multiple purchases, which made it more appealing to customers. This simple strategy led to a successful eBay makeup selling business.