2,500 eBay Australia Buyers Screwed After $15 Million Powerseller Goes Belly Up

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2,500 eBay Australia Buyers Screwed After $15 Million Powerseller Goes Belly Up

07-30-2008, 09:34 AM,

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2,500 eBay Australia Buyers Screwed After $15 Million Powerseller Goes Belly Up

Quote:ebusiness-supplies was one of eBay's biggest sellers, turning over $15-million last financial year, selling products as diverse as vibrating armchairs, electric guitars, children's motorbikes and universal remote controls.

But the Brisbane-based operation is now being liquidated and 2,500 customers have been left waiting for their goods...

Quote:...people who bought goods from the Queensland-based company with eBay's preferred payment option will be assured of a refund.

Industry analysts say that the move will cost PayPal more than $1-million.

But those who didn't use PayPal will have a much harder time getting their money back...

full article: http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2318130.htm

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