topic Re: EBay rant in Community Chat

EBay rant

I am still oxox — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:02:59 GMT

I bought an Any Body set on eBay and pu. It says previously owned either the seller washed in in horrible detergent or this is her perfume. It was brd that even my hubby smelled it and he doesn't smell much. Now I need to get over my nausea and headache

Re: EBay rant

haddon9 — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:10:43 GMT

@I am still oxox When buying on Ebay, I will only buy "new with tags" when it comes to clothing. Never pre-owned.

Can you return your item? I have purchased several items and needed to make a return due to fit and was able to do so with a full refund. I also check to see if the seller will accept returns. It will say so in the listing,

Re: EBay rant

I am still oxox — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:14:47 GMT

@haddon9 wrote:
@I am still oxox When buying on Ebay, I will only buy "new with tags" when it comes to clothing. Never pre-owned.

Can you return your item? I have purchased several items and needed to make a return due to fit and was able to do so with a full refund. I also check to see if the seller will accept returns. It will say so in the listing,

@haddon9 Not worth the hassle of return

Re: EBay rant

Jk9 — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:38:29 GMT

I would just wash it and go on. You take some chances when you buy on eBay.

Re: EBay rant

I am still oxox — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:45:21 GMT

@Jk9 wrote:
I would just wash it and go on. You take some chances when you buy on eBay.

@Jk9 @Let's hope that does the trick

Re: EBay rant

San Antonio Gal — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:51:27 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
@haddon9 Not worth the hassle of return

@I am still oxox - It' very easy to return on Ebay - unless you are without a printer and cannot print a return label.

Re: EBay rant

Jk9 — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:52:09 GMT

@I am still oxox I too hope it works and turns your purchase into an eBay "find"!

Re: EBay rant

Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:58:14 GMT

Try soaking your purchase in white vinegar. Or how about those scent beads you wash clothes with?

Re: EBay rant

Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:03:05 GMT

Is there anywhere on E-Bay that you can complain to E-Bay?

Re: EBay rant

I am still oxox — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:28:29 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
Try soaking your purchase in white vinegar. Or how about those scent beads you wash clothes with?

@Group 5 minus 1 No scent free beads for us. I cannot tolerate most scents, except certain perfumes

Re: EBay rant

Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:37:27 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
Is there anywhere on E-Bay that you can complain to E-Bay?

@Group 5 minus 1

I've sold for many years on eBay and have some questions ....

This was a "used" item, correct?

Was it listed as a final sale? In the ad, what is the seller's return policy?

Have you contacted the seller about this? If so, what did they say?

Yes, there is a buyer protection plan, but I don't get from your comments that the item was misrepresented. You bought used clothing.

Contact the seller first, and see if they will at least partially refund your purchase price.

Re: EBay rant

SeaGal — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:38:22 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
@Jk9 wrote:
I would just wash it and go on. You take some chances when you buy on eBay.
@Jk9 @Let's hope that does the trick

Ive had this happen, it is so gross, I know.
Soak it in some vinegar water before you wash it and she if that helps.
I hope it comes out in whatever you try so you can enjoy it.

Re: EBay rant

Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:41:15 GMT

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
@I am still oxox wrote:
@haddon9 Not worth the hassle of return

@I am still oxox - It' very easy to return on Ebay - unless you are without a printer and cannot print a return label.

@San Antonio Gal

Not everything sold on eBay is returnable. It depends on the auction.

I've had a couple of experiences where I sold something and the buyers said they didn't even read the ad/auction before purchase, but want to return the item.

Honestly .... who does that????

Re: EBay rant

jackthebear — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:42:59 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
@haddon9 wrote:
@I am still oxox When buying on Ebay, I will only buy "new with tags" when it comes to clothing. Never pre-owned.

Can you return your item? I have purchased several items and needed to make a return due to fit and was able to do so with a full refund. I also check to see if the seller will accept returns. It will say so in the listing,
@haddon9 Not worth the hassle of return

if your seller offers returns...return it
that is how ebay works

Re: EBay rant

jackthebear — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:43:58 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
Is there anywhere on E-Bay that you can complain to E-Bay?
@Group 5 minus 1

I've sold for many years on eBay and have some questions ....

This was a "used" item, correct?

Was it listed as a final sale? In the ad, what is the seller's return policy?

Have you contacted the seller about this? If so, what did they say?

Yes, there is a buyer protection plan, but I don't get from your comments that the item was misrepresented. You bought used clothing.

Contact the seller first, and see if they will at least partially refund your purchase price.

as a seller I don't offer partial refunds...you have to return for a refund

Re: EBay rant

Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:45:11 GMT

@I am still oxox :How about white vinegar?

Re: EBay rant

San Antonio Gal — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:48:28 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

@San Antonio Gal

Not everything sold on eBay is returnable. It depends on the auction.

I've had a couple of experiences where I sold something and the buyers said they didn't even read the ad/auction before purchase, but want to return the item.

Honestly .... who does that????

@Tinkrbl44 - If non-returnable, she's got a case that it may be considered defective since the potent perfume smell was not disclosed.

If the seller will not refund, she can open a case with Ebay. Ebay is very good about protecting buyers.

Re: EBay rant

Lovestheshores — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:51:49 GMT

Downy Rinse & Refresh Free & Gentle helps rinse away smelly residue trapped within your fabric fibers. Fragrance-free and gentle on skin, boost your detergent and strip away odors with Downy Rinse & Refresh.

Re: EBay rant

Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:59:54 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
Is there anywhere on E-Bay that you can complain to E-Bay?
@Group 5 minus 1

I've sold for many years on eBay and have some questions ....

This was a "used" item, correct?

Was it listed as a final sale? In the ad, what is the seller's return policy?

Have you contacted the seller about this? If so, what did they say?

Yes, there is a buyer protection plan, but I don't get from your comments that the item was misrepresented. You bought used clothing.

Contact the seller first, and see if they will at least partially refund your purchase price.

as a seller I don't offer partial refunds...you have to return for a refund

@jackthebear

I understand, but if the item could not be resold when you get it back, why pay for the shipping label for the buyer to send it back to you, if you're only going to throw it out? You'd be out another $5 or so for no reason.

JMO ..... Sometimes the return process isn't worth the trouble. Just issue a refund and move on.

Re: EBay rant

Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:01:57 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
I bought an Any Body set on eBay and pu. It says previously owned either the seller washed in in horrible detergent or this is her perfume. It was brd that even my hubby smelled it and he doesn't smell much. Now I need to get over my nausea and headache

@I am still oxox

Just curious ... if the item arrived with no disagreeable scent, would you keep and wear it?