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I Am Owed £50 Via Paypal / Ebay
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Hi all,
I recently purchased on eBay with paypal, a weeks holiday in a caravan for £100 plus a deposit of £50. I paid the £50 deposit about two months ago and then the final £100 about one month ago. Two days before the holiday(!) the seller emailed saying that he was having legal problems with the Holiday Park and that unfortunately would have to cancel the holiday. I received a refund for the £100, but not the £50 deposit. I have emailed the seller numerous times trying to get the deposit back but to no avail. I tried going through Ebay / Paypal mediation, but unfortunately as it is over 45 days since the deposit was paid, eBay will not help. I have contacted Paypal, only to be told that they won't cover the loss / help out as it is not for an actual "physical" item. So, Answerbankers, where do i stand? I understand that it's not worth the hassle / monetary outlay to go down the small claims route, but are there any other ideas? Thanks in advance.
I recently purchased on eBay with paypal, a weeks holiday in a caravan for £100 plus a deposit of £50. I paid the £50 deposit about two months ago and then the final £100 about one month ago. Two days before the holiday(!) the seller emailed saying that he was having legal problems with the Holiday Park and that unfortunately would have to cancel the holiday. I received a refund for the £100, but not the £50 deposit. I have emailed the seller numerous times trying to get the deposit back but to no avail. I tried going through Ebay / Paypal mediation, but unfortunately as it is over 45 days since the deposit was paid, eBay will not help. I have contacted Paypal, only to be told that they won't cover the loss / help out as it is not for an actual "physical" item. So, Answerbankers, where do i stand? I understand that it's not worth the hassle / monetary outlay to go down the small claims route, but are there any other ideas? Thanks in advance.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Thanks for your replies Joko. It was a last minute deal on ebay. A private let. He has one piece of feedback relating to the caravan, and it was positive. I don't think it was an outright scam, i'm pretty eBay savvy on this sort of thing - usually! I think it was a fledgling idea that got nipped in the bud by the Holiday Park. I've now managed to get Paypal to send him an email on my behalf, as they have admitted that something like a holiday will be paid for well in advance, and may fall out of the 45 days limit. I've also spoken to my bank and been told that the onus lies with Paypal to sort this out. Paypal also told me if i don't hear anything from the seller within 72hrs to contact them again and the Police and Trading Standards will be involved.
A quick stab on Google has debt collection agencies; some organise Court cases on No win no fee basis. Threaten the defaulter with same to make them settle before Court costs.
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Thanks AGAIN HC - I've now managed to google his name, and as it is quite an unusual name i've found what i think is him on the electoral roll, his wife's facebook page, and possibly where he works. Do i write an email to his boss? Do i contact one of his friends on facebook - perhaps the one who is a PASTOR! Or am i taking this too far? Advice please.