I think it depends on the reason, if it is item not as described/arrived damage you have to pay always. If not I would contact customer service. Answer from VastInternational643 on reddit.com
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eBay
ebay.com › help › buying › returns-refunds › start-return › return-shipping
Return shipping for buyers | eBay
You pay for return shipping if you're returning the item because you changed your mind, and the seller's return policy states that buyers are responsible for return shipping.
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EBay
community.ebay.com › t5 › Selling › How-does-Ebay-charge-the-seller-for-return-shipping › td-p › 32124454
How does Ebay charge the seller for return shipping?
August 30, 2022 - @weatherloachI forgot to add that ... it makes it easier than sorting through every payout. ... Remorse return: Buyer pays the return shipping....
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whats up with the return costs?
I think it depends on the reason, if it is item not as described/arrived damage you have to pay always. If not I would contact customer service. More on reddit.com
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eBay: Who Pays for Return Shipping Label? - General - Elite Fourum
When returning an item because it’s not as described, eBay typically allows the buyer to print a return shipping label. Does the seller pay for it? Or who does? More on elitefourum.com
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May 4, 2020
"Buyer pays return shipping"-but who pays the original shipping?
Why would the seller eat any shipping because you changed your mind/screwed up? More on reddit.com
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Who pays for your returns?
buyers that care so much about returns are exactly the ones you want to avoid More on reddit.com
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community.ebay.com › t5 › Ask-a-Mentor › Buyer-pays-return-shipping › td-p › 34555318
Buyer pays return shipping. - The eBay Community
July 10, 2024 - Yes, are far a USPS is concerned you or the buyer can file for damage, however ebay puts that burden on you if buyer claims the item was damaged and requires you to either refund or pay for the return shipping, if you want item back, regardless ...
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community.ebay.com › t5 › Shipping › Who-pays-original-shipping-when-buyer-returns-because-it-didn-t › td-p › 34517136
Solved: Who pays original shipping when buyer returns beca... - The eBay Community
June 15, 2024 - Your own return policy (at least on the listing I looked at) is 30 days, buyer pays return shipping. And because you also charge separately for original shipping, you don't have to reimburse that for a remorse return.
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Auction Nudge
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A Beginner Seller’s Guide to Return Shipping on eBay | Guides | Auction Nudge
October 30, 2021 - The returns process usually starts with a message from the buyer indicating dissatisfaction with the item or an official return request made via eBay. The seller has three business days to respond to the latter, with these options: ... The rest of this article will concentrate on the process ...
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community.ebay.com › t5 › Selling › Buyer-pays-return-shipping-my-first-return › td-p › 34431095
Buyer pays return shipping my first return - The eBay Community
May 8, 2024 - If they’ve changed their mind, your options depend on your return policy. ... If you accept a return from the buyer, they need to send the item back to you before you issue a refund.
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If you buy something from eBay and return it, do you have to pay for the shipping again? - Quora
Answer (1 of 2): You can’t just make a return on eBay because you no longer want the item. It doesn’t work like that. Each seller on eBay has their own return policy. They can choose to accept returns or not to allow them. It’s obvious that you didn’t check the policy for the item you purchased.
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community.ebay.com › t5 › Selling › Free-Returns-vs-Buyer-Pays › td-p › 34769310
Free Returns vs Buyer Pays - The eBay Community
November 8, 2024 - Free returns seller pays shipping can increase sales cause you would have a good return policy and also if negative feedback were to have been left then it would be easier for it to be removed cause the buyer had a chance or did return the item at no cost to them. It is definitely a factor that remorse buyers don't want to pay the shipping cost back at all let long the rise in shipping cost. ... For my store, it just depends on the cost of the item.
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ebay.com › help › selling › managing-returns-refunds › handle-return-request-seller
How to handle a return request as a seller | eBay
Who pays for return shipping—you or the buyer—depends on the reason they’re returning the item and your return policy.
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export.ebay.com › en › seller-performance › transactions › return-shipping
Return shipping for sellers
If you stated you offer free returns, you have to pay; otherwise, you can ask the buyer to cover the cost. eBay recommends using a tracked service for return shipping. Tracking lets you know the item is on its way, and eBay can see the progress ...
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Who Pays Original Shipping on an eBay Buyers Remorse Return?
September 12, 2023 - Dear Ina, My return policy is to accept returns within 30 days, buyer pays return shipping and only gets refunded the ...
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community.ebay.com › t5 › Selling › Return-Item-that-does-not-fit-description-who-pays-shipping-if › td-p › 33866431
Return Item that does not fit description who pays shipping if Seller says Buyer's pay to return ?
July 13, 2023 - I will return the item with the label and send the seller the return shipping cost. ... Seller is paying for the return. You don't have any thing to worry about. The reason that I am telling you, what I am telling you, its simple.
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eBay: Who Pays for Return Shipping Label? - General - Elite Fourum
May 4, 2020 - When returning an item because it’s not as described, eBay typically allows the buyer to print a return shipping label. Does the seller pay for it? Or who does?
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community.ebay.com › t5 › Selling › On-a-Remorse-Return-with-Free-Shipping-Who-pays-return-shipping › td-p › 34164218
Solved: On a Remorse Return with Free Shipping, Who pays r... - The eBay Community
December 14, 2023 - If you offer free 30 day returns ... on the item in question should specify. Normally regular return policies are set up for the buyer to pay the return shipping....
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community.ebay.com › t5 › Shipping › Who-pays-for-original-shipping-on-returns-in-buyer-s-remorse › td-p › 29115822
Who pays for original shipping on returns in buyer... - The eBay Community
November 13, 2018 - Whether or not the seller is going to pay your return shipping is going to depend on the seller's return policy. For the record there is NO SUCH return policy on Ebay that says "all returns accepted".
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ebay.com › help › buying › returns-refunds › returns-missing-items-refunds-buyers
Returns, items not received, and refunds for buyers | eBay
Once you've opened a return request or reported that an item hasn't arrived, the seller should respond within 3 business days. Check the status of your request · You can check back regularly to see the seller's response and to find out what you need to do next.
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community.ebay.com › t5 › Selling › Who-pays-return-shipping-Buyer-says-item-not-as-described-item › td-p › 32229655
Who pays return shipping? Buyer says item not as described, item is exactly as described.
November 9, 2023 - Wow, CS finally got something right. Yes, when a buyer files an INAD, the seller pays the return shipping. Have a great day. ... I always make them return. Always. Even if they claim it's damaged.