[chandler75]

I recently won a pricey item on eBay (more than £100). Before bidding I looked at the rating which looked great - 100% positive from 250+ feedbacks. Looking closer, however, I now realize that only a small handful of those were feedback left to the person as a seller (the most recent one more than a year ago).

Now, I'm considering if I should just not pay - something which I've never done before. I have asked for the item to be sent registered, but was wondering how I would be covered if the seller sends the package but includes another (cheap) item instead of the one I won.

It would just be my word against his I guess? Anyone know how would I be covered PayPal-wise in this case?

[The Cult Leader]

PayPal will ALWAYS side with the buyer if it come down to he said she said.

The seller always takes the bigger risk.

[Occhionero]

Paypal saved my money once, as I have bought a camera for 300€ and never received it.

[picnicinthejungle]

For expensive eBay stuff, I will establish contact with the seller before going for it. You have a 31 day (double check this) period where if the item hasn't been received you can submit a dispute.
My experiences have been 11 years positive. Only scam so far has been from Massacre Video.

[philball1974]

I don't sell a great deal on eBay but I recently sold a high priced headphone amp, sometimes you gotta trust your fellow man.

that said, Paypal will protect you. I once sold some computer memory for £80 and forgot to send it recorded delivery. Chap said he never received it and he got a full refund, and no doubt the memory too!

[jdubtxn]

Sounds like he is a buyer with good feedback and he likely a good seller as well just happens he buys more than he sells.

[chandler75]

Thanks for all the feedback, guys. I paid him yesterday

[chiefbrody]

Are you going to share with us what it was?