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A claim that eBay and PayPal could be engaging in a cover up continues, in italics:

“IS IT SAFE?

“Absolutely! We have been trading online since 2003 and had grown from a home based business to a company with our own offices and warehouse premises. We also have the opportunity to provide consumers a safer trading environment if you choose to pay via PayPal. They provide a Buyer Protection Program.

“HOW DO I BUY PRESALE ?

“Simply make your payment within 1 week of the Auction End Date

“(if your auction ended January 1, make payment by January 7)

- Your item will be dispatched within 30 days of the Auction End Date (if your auction ended January 1 your item will be dispatched by January 30) We will make you aware once your item has arrived and been dispatched from our warehouse.

From PayPal Buyer Protection Policy

“4. Eligibility Requirements.

“In order for you to be considered for eligibility for the PayPal Buyer Protection Policy, all of the following requirements must be met:

“Purchase an eligible item. Your purchase must be for a tangible, physical good that can be shipped or delivered.

“However, the PayPal Buyer Protection Policy does not apply to the following items in the following circumstances:

all cars, including vehicles which are covered by eBay’s "Vehicle Purchase Protection", available on www.ebay.com.au,

“From Vehicle Purchase Protection

“Buy a car with confidence on eBay Motors

“Buying a car is a major purchase and we want to provide you with the peace of mind you need to buy with confidence on eBay Motors. eBay Motors strongly advises you to only buy a car that is eligible for the Vehicle Purchase Protection program. The Vehicle Purchase Protection program can protect you from fraud or misrepresentation for up to $20,000 in the unlikely event that something should go wrong with your transaction*.

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Make Sure You're Covered

5 Things You Must Do To Qualify For Vehicle Purchase Protection

1.…..


2. The Car must be in Australia

If the car is located overseas and the seller promises to ship it to you, it will not be covered by Vehicle Purchase Protection and we would advise you not to proceed with the purchase.
Cars located within Australia but in another state can be covered if all other eligibility criteria are met. The car must have been listed on the Australian eBay website (ebay.com.au).

3, 4, 5.

The claim ends here. However... there is an interesting follow up post among several now listed.

Please read on to page 4. 



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