Posted by Justin on 05/04/06 13:30

dobypinch wrote on [Sat, 3 Jun 2006 09:01:36 -0400]:
> Well it sort of does matter, If there is a dispute such as significantly
> not as described ebay's preferred remedy is for the buyer to send it back at
> their expense and the seller is to refund the bid price only but it is left
> up to the sellers discretion whether to reimburse any shipping. If the
> shipping is set artificially too high it becomes an exercise in futility to
> pay postage both ways and the sellers who misrepresent items are rewarded.

That's the buyer's fault then. I don't agree that those that charge
outrageous shipping charges are right, but it's up to the buyer to keep
themself informed.

> Why is it that they buyer is entering into a legally binding contract to pay
> but the seller just is supposed to take responsibility for the accuracy of
> their listing?

Because eBay is biased toward the seller.

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