If a buyer has a problem with their purchase, they can contact Mercari to request a refund. I had already used the money from it for bills. **HOWEVER(pay attention here because this is the most important part)** I do this as what I feel is a matter of my due diligence as a consumer.. He buttered me up and told me it was for his private collection. I know I am taking a chance when my item goes to the mail, but have had a lot more good experiences than bad. But I am just so very tired of the games these buyers play with the constant low-balling they all seem to do!!! Yeah, I placed the order at like 7:30 AM on the 23rd. I came here to sell from another site. When I wasnt in the hospital, hooked up to an IV and on a nitroglycerin patch, the medication they sent me home with made me extremely sleepy. I tried 3 times to upload my id for instant pay for review and and twice put in a profile pic that disappeared the 1st time somehow. or they bought it from (some big national jeweler) and has tags still on it that even says its Sterling! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. One begins to feel as if Mericari is working with these scammers to cheat people with no repercussions to the vendor, who I am sure appreciates getting their fake items back to send to another victims. Ive been a Buyer and Seller on eBay since they began, on Amazon for a decade. Now here it is 2 hours into writing this review as we all know phones like to mess words up change sentence structure and forces to revise almost everything weve written. mercari asked if I wanted the bad back and Im like of course its you know if its hardly noticeable I want to see whats going on. But it can slow the payment process. Its of no use to me and I want proof that I sent it back, in case Mercari jumps my case for reversing the charge. Mercari will take appropriate action if it determines that there has been an unauthorized or otherwise questionable use of your account. Poor customer service at Mercari for both the seller and the buyer. Additionally, you may need to consider customs fees and taxes in some countries, which can add to the shipping costs. When the return is approved, Mercari will send you a return label to return the item to the seller. End of Rant! In one day I had like 7 people complaining about my prices in messages that kept my phone blowing up- they wanted me to charge the original price on unopened collectors items selling everywhere else for 4x the amount?! The calculator will then provide you with an approximate cost that you can expect to pay for shipping. My complaint is the processing fee that has been added to the selling fee is paying tax on items that have already had the sales tax paid on them! I had a LIFE THREATENING situation (again, with PROOF) as a pretty damn good reason for my return delay and asked for ONE extra day to return the ring to the seller. And help out there?!? Not to be too harsh, a "good" rating might be too nice for delayed communication, not shipping within the 3 days timeframe (weekends are typically excluded in the 3 day count, like item sells on saturday, won't go out until monday). Dont buy anything from this horrible seller. After 3 days with no shipment notice, you can cancel. Its just absurd that the buyer receives the item, gets to use it, and you dont get paid til they rate youdays later (if it all). Clothing . I got a half-assed "I'm busy" excuse, and the label was created that evening. Sellers do not get their money until you get your item and rate them. Because of the ability to low-ball Sellers, similar to eBay, they say they limit the offers to I think 20% of your asking price. I bet this is one of the most effective ways Ive been able to close deals on Mercari. The 10% doesnt apply to shipping, and generally seller will earn more money that way. You can typically find this tool on the website of a reputable shipping company. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Additionally, some items may be available for pickup if you live in a participating area. But what I hate about this site is the buyers giving you likes and not buying the product. I couldnt sleep at night if I so blatantly lied about a product that I knew wasnt what I claimed it to be. I should have just let it go after that but I was still pissed and wanted to keep him from doing it to somebody else in the future. Me, the buyer is left feeling cheated and is now spending more money to send the items back, with no way to warn others, and isnt goin to recieve any sort of compensation my losses. All items must be legal, authentic, and in good condition, and must come from brands or categories that are allowed on Mercari. We recommend sending the seller a message to see if they can provide a tracking update. Sometimes an order can be delivered to the wrong address. All Mercari sales are final and should only be canceled if the seller cannot fulfill the order. Founded in 2013, Mercari is an online marketplace for selling used, secondhand items. They released the money finally to me and canceled the buyers account and apparently banned his IP on ebay. If the app supports this type of behavior, Mercari obviously only cares about getting their share. For more details, check here. That is fine but what is of. Apparently, this happens quite often. Seller stated oh, I just forgot to mark it shipped. Kept waiting. Waited 2 more days and sent complaint to mercari. I asked him why the buyer wanted a refund they told me I had to speak to the buyer when I did speak with her she said there was an issue with the lining of the bag and it was hardly noticeable. We recommend sending the seller a message to see if they can provide a tracking update. Im looking for somewhere else to sell. I have shipped close to 100 (93 to be exact) of the same type items (all exact same materials/sizes/packaging with zero issues. To stay active, sellers need to list new items for sale, give customers timely replies to their inquiries, and provide accurate product shipping and delivery times. So far so good. Customer service can be sketchy and hard to get in touch with. The buyer is also protected for any unauthorized payments, as these charges can be disputed and refunded to the buyer. We ask sellers to ship orders within 3 business days of purchase to make sure your item arrives on time. Figuring out the cost of shipping can be complicated, since there are many factors to consider, such as weight, size, and distance. Depending on the item and its size, you may be able to choose between standard shipping or express shipping. Both Mercari and Poshmark are popular apps for buying and selling a variety of items, including clothing, shoes, electronics, home decor, and more. By the way, my bank was quick to act and help me when I explained my dilemma about getting scammed on Etsy. Please note that expedited shipping is not available via this offer. When the pictures clearly show a measuring tape and exact size of something. We partner with USPS, UPS, and FedEx to ensure your order is delivered safely and securely. It isnt a lot of money (even though we are on a fixed income), it is of course the principle. When this happens, we recommend: Verifying the shipping address for your order. Listing is easy and you dont have to accept offers from buyers. I hope she do cause once she do. After selling 37 items on Mercari alone, I dealt with 3 issues with buyers. Just cancel. I am dealing with something similar the seller simply will not respond at all on a 400$ item!!!!! It is. Mercari takes a 10% fee off the total price listed. Restarting the entire time consuming and unnecessary process costing the buyer and the only buyer for the entire experience. Get a new phone over the holidays? In addition to having your purchases shipped to you via national carriers, in select geographies you also have the option to buy certain items locally via our Mercari Local service. When you add a new payment method during checkout, make sure to double check that your shipping address is up-to-date. Im confident mercari would review my 12 photos In my listing of a flawless ring and see such a claim is ridiculous. The 1st. If buyers dont leave a review you dont get paid. Thats a huge no. Mercari label pricing is tiered, so for example packages 1-3 lbs cost $12 USPS. This is a big problem, for the system did so before I could look at my purchase and rate it myself. Ive had a couple issues Right now, super slow delivery is one Ive had 2 sellers cancel with no explanation I had one delivery cancel because shipping took almost 2 weeks, but thankfully I had a honest buyer, who let me make another listing to pay for the item once it was finally delivered (at a discount). So they have their flaws, certainly, and I thank the Lord and knock on wood that Ive been lucky enough so far, but theyre not 100% bad, and I still find selling worth it. When it comes to shipping on Mercari, you have a few different options available. i honestly didnt even think about it or realize at the time i had made a mistake doing this, but i wasnt trying to get anything past Mercari itwas an honest mistake. Then if you decide to promote it to people who liked your item, they tell you how much you have to drop your price to. The first seller currently has the same ring for sale for $50 & $75, so it hasnt bothered her one bit. 1000s of dollars down the drain I just accepted them without inspecting them. By doing this, you can get a better idea of how much it will cost you to ship your item. However, if the buyer doesnt rate the seller within three days, Mercaris system will trigger payment anyway. Their charged are wayyyyy to high anyway!! And trying to dispute a rating is a nightmare. He. Looking to pad your bank account or pay off your holiday debt? You can make some serious money if you sell your old phone. Then another saying it must be shipped "within the time frame listed." I asked them if this was allowed, and it is. who knows. Listing it below one I seen simular, I sold and shipped it promptly. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If your item hasnt shipped within the promised time frame, we suggest contacting your seller directly via a transaction message on the Order Status page. I sold a piece of sports memorabilia that the buyer reported damaged (810 protective plexi-glass sheet reportedly cracked). No, they are not. Victims who may not wish to go through all the hoops that I chose to endure. No one would help me and transfer it in another way. Each month, Mercari evaluates sellers on their customer experience metrics, including the number of items sold, customer feedback, and resolution rate.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'remodelormove_com-banner-1','ezslot_15',157,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-remodelormove_com-banner-1-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'remodelormove_com-banner-1','ezslot_16',157,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-remodelormove_com-banner-1-0_1');.banner-1-multi-157{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:15px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:15px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;min-width:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. Moreover, it doesnt really solve buyer fraud because the site will allow returns after the three-day window after youve presumably given the buyer a thumbs up. Ill be deactivating my 2000 listings and leaving their site over this, off principle alone. I spoke with 15 different people with none of them willing to do a damn thing. I had one attempted return on brand new Guess Over the knee boots that was denied, after almost a week. Sorry for rambling but my lesson was learned just like yours. Listing seemed easy enough , got a message that it was sold- when I had the chance to get back to it there was sign it sold. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Their selling fees are getting higher by the day. She asked to see the return shipping label and information. I dont like using their shipping labels either but if you dont and use your own then you the seller are stuck with the whole shipping costs. Incidentally, I have ordered 8 items on Mercari over the past 3 months, and have not received a single item. Why use Mercari? By: Author Olin Wade (Remodel or Move Stuff). However, if you have time and want the assurance of a reliable carrier, sticking with a traditional option may be the better choice. I agreeBUT!. They are robbing people. just a sleazy way to get more money from you. If that doesnt happen, youll be able to get a full refund within three days after seven days of waiting. The seller has to ship within 3 days! Sent them an inquiry but got no response yet. Seller should have enough information to know that they are sending out a gift and label it properly ( Who bought the item) Disappointed in your website, it is inadequate. Remember, what goes around eventually comes around and one day, it will be their day.. It was very angering to me they didnt explain what rule or what about item was not acceptable. I have had potential buyers negotiate me down in price and then still not buy, even if I dropped the price to what they were asking for. But at least they end up actually fixing it! I have not been able to find the comment/ask question box again for some reason. Sellers can cancel a transaction if the item is damaged/defective or if theyre unable to fill/ship the order. Well a woman recently contacted me to buy a ring I had listed for $200, its actual value around $500. Other than that, I can choose to ship it, or have them meet me. I have great ratings. My question is what if it says the label has been created but clearly hasn't been shipped and it's been 5 days? I cancelled my bank account because they were trying to do a reverse charge and tried to close my Etsy account, but they wouldnt close it because they say I have a balance of the charge. [deleted] 3 yr. ago This is wrong. Scammed by Mercari!! I call it an educational expense. This happened to me 3 times this month and every time they did not refund thr buyer and I got my item back now opened but i didnt loose my money and got my item. within minutes his rating on his businesses was completely destroyed. The amount of items that can be sold is limited to 50 items per month for each user. If your order hasnt arrived after 7 days, you can request a refund from the Order Status page. I get lots of questions that are already answered. 2 mo. They sent me the same tracking number as I had. Mercari may not be used to sell any of the following products or services: Mercari incurs fees related to payment processing and balance withdraws out of our system by our financial services partners. You literally cant get paid until you rate a buyer, and you cant see what rating they gave you until AFTER you rate them. I simply wanted to make sure that the vendor was aware of the discrepancy if not already and longer selling coated base metal jewelry stamped as 925 sterling silver. They responded that seller has shipped and there is nothing they can do. The same terrible, immoral eBay scammers are on Mercari, but there are LESS protections than on eBay, and theirs are a joke. 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