That price seems very low—check if it's a deal or a discount offer.
That price seems very low—check if it's a deal or a discount offer.
I've noticed a surge in used Intel i7 9700K listings on eBay priced around $30. I'm skeptical of deals this good, but if something seems too good, it probably is. On eBay, buyers can request refunds if items don't arrive, ensuring the seller doesn't keep the money. Do you know anything about this trend?
It’s likely you’re being asked about a scam. There are subtle aspects in the description that could be exploited by fraudsters on platforms like eBay. They might claim payment issues and attempt to collect money via card or another method.
They seem to be faulty components or a fraudulent scheme; it’s highly unlikely someone is selling a functional i7-9700k for just $30. If you share a link to the listing, we can verify it. You’re only entitled to a refund if the platform provides buyer protection, and scammers usually don’t follow those rules.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Intel-Core-i7...ad|iid%3A1 This is one of the links guys. I was kinda shy to ask that here cos it seemed obvious but you guys made it clearer! Thanks
On eBay, some items come with "eBay's buyer protection." It’s unclear if this applies now after the split, but previously it covered all purchases made via PayPal plus a few exceptions. PayPal holds funds temporarily after a transaction, so if eBay stands by you, they won’t be able to take the money away. You should verify whether the protection is active for each listing and what payment methods are used. If no protection is mentioned and payments are made through bank transfers, you won’t receive the funds. With credit cards, you’ll need to file a chargeback, though the seller might still try to keep the money (insurance could be compromised).
I placed the bets on a GPU I thought was a scam, but eBay isn’t helping much anymore—it’s not what it used to be, especially since they once worked with PayPal. Now they just ask you to reach out to PayPal, which will take about three weeks for a refund. They try to contact the seller and do whatever they think is best, but I’m frustrated because eBay already took down the listing and said it was a hijacked account. The worst part is they didn’t warn me that a seller using PayPal from overseas wouldn’t handle the transaction themselves, forcing them to use PayPal instead.
I think hackers are exploiting the lower staff levels at eBay and PayPal.