done with cell phones

[KOB]

That's a short list !

 

[WildDigger]

I have had the same issue selling a iPhone X. The phone is listed as lost irretrievable and I found it in a fresh water lake. I was not charged any fees and did not ship the phone. I still have the phone and have been hesitant on relisting it. It is in perfect shape other than it will not charge or turn on. I am glad to hear I am not the only one that has had issues selling them but also glad to learn more about selling them for parts.

 

[Skippy SH13]

I recently found a iPhone x buried in the wet sand at a local saltwater beach and after not being able to dry it out, with rice ,blow dryer and what not I decided to sell it for parts, now the phone itself looked brand new no cracks/ scratches just totally drowned I tried to charge it and it lit up then died .I listed it on e-bay stating its condition and it went on auction for a week the first winner didn't pay so I relisted it for a three day auction just wanted to be done with it by this time .after the end of the auction the buyer asked me for the imei of the phone I didn't know what this was so he explained its the phones id apparently there's a web site that gives you the current status of the phone, shortly after receiving the phone he messages me that he wanted a refund even though the listing clearly stated no returns saying that the phone had been reported loss or stolen and was locked. we went back and forth with this for about a week until ebay intervened giving him a full refund and on top of that I am on the hook for the sales commission the buyer was obviously a phone salesman as all his listings deal with phones and he even told me how this was going to end needless to say I am done with fee-bay and phones all together not worth the hassle stick to gold silver and clad sorry for the rant but just had to vent has anybody else had issues with cellphones and if so how do you sell them

I Sell them as PARTS ONLY! in the listing. I note very clearly that it was a found phone, and owner was unable to be located. Describe it all, as noted, and note that the phone was drowned.

In the end, EBay will always side with the buyer. They just do... It's a risk, and lousy, at that. You should be able to get your phone back, though, if you pay shipping... then you could relist.

Skippy.

 

[Steve]

I Sell them as PARTS ONLY! in the listing. I note very clearly that it was a found phone, and owner was unable to be located. Describe it all, as noted, and note that the phone was drowned.

In the end, EBay will always side with the buyer. They just do... It's a risk, and lousy, at that. You should be able to get your phone back, though, if you pay shipping... then you could relist.

Skippy.

The ebay/paypal scheme is a little wacky. I guess they figure lots of sellers not too many buyers.
Got an email from ebay stating USA starts charging tax on all ebay purchases.

 

[Nerdling]

Leave negative feedback.

Unfortunately as a seller, you can no longer leave negative feedback for a buyer.

 

[metaladdict]

Haven't found an apple phone. I recycle phones in my dumpster.

 

[Skippy SH13]

The ebay/paypal scheme is a little wacky. I guess they figure lots of sellers not too many buyers.
Got an email from ebay stating USA starts charging tax on all ebay purchases.

Yep, it depends on the State you're in, but they're working to support all states. It was a real shocker, the first time I purchased something under the new tax guidelines. It's not like it shows up, when you're bidding. LOL

Skippy

 

[Skippy SH13]

Unfortunately as a seller, you can no longer leave negative feedback for a buyer.

I know. I HATE that...

 

[Steve]

Yep, it depends on the State you're in, but they're working to support all states. It was a real shocker, the first time I purchased something under the new tax guidelines. It's not like it shows up, when you're bidding. LOL

Skippy

Is it only Ebay.com or do they target us citizen? For example no tax on Ebay.ca or ebay.uk

 

[Slimpickuns]

Is it only Ebay.com or do they target us citizen? For example no tax on Ebay.ca or ebay.uk

I was under the impression that someone would have to sell beyond a certain annual threshold before taxes are a concern...Besides do you really need to collect taxes on used items? Does that mean I need to start collecting taxes when I have a garage sale?

 

[Steve]

I was under the impression that someone would have to sell beyond a certain annual threshold before taxes are a concern...Besides do you really need to collect taxes on used items? Does that mean I need to start collecting taxes when I have a garage sale?

Sales tax just like if you went to the store. But technically ebay.ca, .uk etc aren't in the US. So how could a sales tax apply? A US seller could list on ebay.uk and sell to a buyer in the US and sales tax shouldn't apply.

They are now taxing the buyer.. not the seller. Seller has other fees and taxes but this new tax is targeting US buyers.

 

[Gold Digger 2]

Trashed or old phones, I throw in the garbage and don't even worry about it,,,,,,BUT, them new Iphones are worth some $,,,,,last month I found a new I10 that was locked,,,,it charged up and laid for two days with no one calling so I knew they had already gotten a new phone,,,,,I sold it on line to one of those sell your electronics and the process is painless,,,,,they give you an immediate quote and free shipping label,,,,,send it in and within a week they mail your check,,,,I got $311 for that one,,,,a couple weeks later I got an Iwatch that was locked,,,,sol it for $60,,,,,,,almost $400 in iPhone products in one month was a paycheck,,,,,them watches with the standard band that they come on can pop off real easily,,,,,GL HH

 

[TripWire]

I recently found a iPhone x buried in the wet sand at a local saltwater beach and after not being able to dry it out, with rice ,blow dryer and what not I decided to sell it for parts, now the phone itself looked brand new no cracks/ scratches just totally drowned I tried to charge it and it lit up then died .I listed it on e-bay stating its condition and it went on auction for a week the first winner didn't pay so I relisted it for a three day auction just wanted to be done with it by this time .after the end of the auction the buyer asked me for the imei of the phone I didn't know what this was so he explained its the phones id apparently there's a web site that gives you the current status of the phone, shortly after receiving the phone he messages me that he wanted a refund even though the listing clearly stated no returns saying that the phone had been reported loss or stolen and was locked. we went back and forth with this for about a week until ebay intervened giving him a full refund and on top of that I am on the hook for the sales commission the buyer was obviously a phone salesman as all his listings deal with phones and he even told me how this was going to end needless to say I am done with fee-bay and phones all together not worth the hassle stick to gold silver and clad sorry for the rant but just had to vent has anybody else had issues with cellphones and if so how do you sell them

Have you tried disputing the negative transaction against you with eBay?

Is there any reason why the guy can't / won't send the phone back?

Did eBay tell you why he doesn't have to return the phone?

Do you still have the imei number (should be in your eBay emails)? You might want to find out if the guy you gave the imei number to, reported it lost / stolen. I would think that would be filing a false police report. Did you ship the item through USPS? If he used the imei number, reported stolen & now took his money back & you'd shipped it through USPS, you might have a case of mail fraud which I believe is a Federal Offense.

I'm thinking the guy got the imei from you, reported it stolen, showed eBay you were selling a stolen phone, took your phone & got his money back.

I'd find the website he used to find out when the phone was reported lost / stolen. Do some research. Maybe a phone call to his local PD might result in his arrest, if he has stolen property. If he reported the phone lost / stolen, now he's filled a false police report.

I think you are starting to see how you got scammed, & now it's your move to have Karma come knocking on his door.

 

[garviso8]

Have you tried disputing the negative transaction against you with eBay?

Is there any reason why the guy can't / won't send the phone back?

Did eBay tell you why he doesn't have to return the phone?

Do you still have the imei number (should be in your eBay emails)? You might want to find out if the guy you gave the imei number to, reported it lost / stolen. I would think that would be filing a false police report. Did you ship the item through USPS? If he used the imei number, reported stolen & now took his money back & you'd shipped it through USPS, you might have a case of mail fraud which I believe is a Federal Offense.

I'm thinking the guy got the imei from you, reported it stolen, showed eBay you were selling a stolen phone, took your phone & got his money back.

I'd find the website he used to find out when the phone was reported lost / stolen. Do some research. Maybe a phone call to his local PD might result in his arrest, if he has stolen property. If he reported the phone lost / stolen, now he's filled a false police report.

I think you are starting to see how you got scammed, & now it's your move to have Karma come knocking on his door.

that's exactly what he did .he told them the phone was stolen not going to bother with it anymore not worth the aggravation just closed my ebay account