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Evaluating 3,472 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers frequently received products that were not as described or of unsatisfactory quality. People reported widespread problems with customer service, finding it unhelpful, unresponsive, and difficult to reach, often dealing with ineffective chatbots. The website was also criticized for inaccurate listings and being difficult to navigate. Additionally, consumers faced considerable frustration with delivery services, experiencing late or missed deliveries and unreliable tracking. Refunds were often refused or difficult to obtain, leaving many out of pocket. Some users, including sellers, also felt that the platform's resolution processes were unfair, leading to financial losses.

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Clients share negative opinions on product quality, with many reporting items not as described, damaged, or... See more

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Reviewers highlight significant dissatisfaction with the website, citing frequent outages and difficulties in... See more

Customer service

People report negative experiences with customer service, often describing it as useless, incompetent, and... See more

Delivery service

Customers consistently note negative experiences with delivery services, citing issues with tracking accuracy... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I could not get age verification for a hedge trimmer even though I am 62 as I don't possess a credit card. I have used a debit card with eBay since 2008! I explained I had been a member since 2008 s... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been a member of eBay for longer than I care to remember. In more recent times the site has become populated with fake listings, where individuals are lifting photos from old list... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I've had my eBay account for 27 years. I have over 1200 positive feedback. Today I tried to change the phone number on my account. Their user interface is not great, and I blundered around... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Recently I've come across multiple fake cosmetic by high brands. The products are so bad they should not be used and could cause nasty reactions. Ebay customers services do not participate or care ev... See more


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I purchased a retro hifi from a private…

I purchased a retro hifi from a private seller, he sent it through Ebays recommend mail. EVRI, and that's where it all went wrong. Three days delivery turned into a week, and evri couldn't deliver it in was to large. They messed me around for three days, it's coming oh no it's not. To big, we need to arrange a bigger vehicle. The package was approximately 600x600x500, and they never did get another vehicle. It is now apparently being returned, and I have to chase a refund 😐. Bearing in mind, this delivery was attached to the package through Ebay. Evri are a total was of time, and I really don't know why Ebay use them, oh hang on i do. THEY ARE CHEAP, and helps lower Ebay prices. Ebay are normally okay, but in this case they are Useless. Thanks for nothing EVRI and Ebay.
Worst thing is, this is a item I have been looking for for a long time. Disappointed 😞 is a understatement !!!!!!!

22 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Good luck getting help after 30 days…

Good luck getting help after 30 days from delivery. eBay are not interested. Sellers can just ignore you and all they'll do is nudge them to respond. I'd seriously consider whether you want any high value purchases on this site anymore. Amazon give far better protection so they'll be getting my business on larger purchases going forwards.

23 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

eBay money scam

I sold a laptop a week ago and the money was in my eBay account, I had another laptop for sale which was sold in the early hours and the purchaser had paid, they then cancelled the order a few hours later and eBay asked if I would accept the cancellation which I did. I now cannot access the original funds in my account as I have to wait 48 hours for the payment from the cancelled order!! Absolutely disgusting but eBay think this is acceptable. If you are selling on eBay be very aware of this scam, draw your money out as soon as possible.

23 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It is deserving of a NEGATIVE STAR…

It is deserving of a NEGATIVE STAR RATING at best. The main problem is no doubt related to that AI rubbish which seems to control the SIMPLE delivery service eBay now in use. I have been informed again that the order I placed is now with its delivery service and is on its way, in fact OUT FOR DELIVERY. Strange that when I used the items TRACKING facility it has only just been collected from its supplier and is not yet even in this country from the FAR EAST! ONLY ONE SIMPLE HERE- That is obviously the idiot who chose to hand over the control of the delivery system to AI!
ANOTHER DAY WASTED BECAUSE WE RAMAINED AT HOME EXPECTING IT TO BE DELIVERED BECAUSE IT WAS STATED AS BEING 'OUT FOR DELIVERY'.

22 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ebay is Rubbish...Stay Away!!!

The only reason I put 1 star is because there is no option I can see first 0 stars. The disgusting, profiteering, scam encouraging culture of Ebay is just getting worse and worse!!!
I ordered a part first my car over two weeks ago, I was told it was sent out the following day, every day I would get an email from FedEx saying it was out for delivery and then several hours later get another one saying that there is a problem. Still haven't got my delivery, Ebay just send out generic AI responses making more excuses!!! Their services are all substandard and vomit inducing!!

23 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Utterly abysmal service

Utterly abysmal service. I got banned for misuse of forums despite never have been on one. When contacted custoner service just simply refused to say why. The only thing I can think of is I bought what I thought was a genuine book but was an obvious fraud as it was a pdf with dodgy links. The product got removed and I never got a refund. I'd not recommend ever using it.

18 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Are you actually going that do anything…

Are you actually going that do anything about the chinese crap just bought yet another piece from there, supposed smart glasses that supposedly haha camera lens, guess what no camera lens, just rmote control button to operate the phone on my camera basically yet they have a fancy advert with a photo of glasses with a camera lens in the corner of the frame! Claim to be "Lenovo" too, yeah I knew they weren't that for the price but I was expecting a camera lens in them even if it filmed like a potato, why do you let these people do this repeatedly? The standard reply from them will be "I give ten percent refund, you keep item" proving they are running out of a basement I'm Hackney or worse someones shed in c hina, getting so sick of this
Dont You have false advertising laws to follow? Dont you have to uphold copyright theft because that's what they are doing by stealing adverts
It just makes me laugh so much they think they can get away with it

22 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The new A.I chat bot is worse than useless

The new A.I. chat bot is worse than the old bot, and the old bot was worse than useless. It just runs you around in circles, presumably in an attempt to make you give up seeking help. Some things require you to talk to a human but ebay have made that a whole lot harder to do now.

22 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

These Deserve A ZERO

These Deserve A ZERO
Ebay are unprofessional service seller are scamming buyers and you can't even speak to a human they recording process is diabolic useless

22 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Always protecting the sellers

Always protecting the sellers. Items don’t arrive they give them extra days for delivery, then once you can finally open a item not received case they then make you wait longer before you ask them to step in and get your money back.
Time to find another platform that doesn’t favour and protect there poor sellers.

22 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ebay verification woes

I cannot log in to Ebay. They have all of the correct phone numbers but I never receive the call or text to enter the verification code. I have contacted Ebay on numerous occasions and they tell me everything is correct!! THEN WHY CAN'T I LOG IN EBAY???
I have also tried to log in via my Facebook and Google accounts and always end up at the same Ebay verification page waiting for the call or text that never comes. How can I possibly shop on your platform if your system will not let me in?
Also I do not appreciate having to send a picture of my passport and a selfie to a company that will not let me onto their platform.
Ebay is becoming far more trouble than its worth.

21 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I continue to be a great fan of eBay UK.

I sold an item on eBay, got a great price, parceled the item and dispatched it via Royal Mail... who lost it in transit, not what I expected from a delivery service institution.

I liaised throughout with my purchaser and reached out to eBay UK Customer Service who were both understanding and realistic, having understood I'd done all I possibly could from a seller's perspective.

They sorted the issues swiftly, amicably and professionally and I am extremely grateful to all parties, except Royal Mail of course.

I have been, and will continue to be, a great fan of eBay UK.

Thanks to all involved in sorting out the disappointing issue, the refunds and the speedy service.

I'm very grateful.

22 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would rather give birth again- much less painful!

I needed help with a payment method that needed to be verified so I could refund for a returned item. The customer services bot couldn't help. I was transferred to at least 4 humans who also couldn't help. Telling me I was a new seller and then confirming my account was 22 years old. They referred me to online help, which is where I was already, they couldn't arrange a call to speak with me directly and eventually hung up after wishing me a great day!! (50 minutes later)
A frustrating and horrendus experience!

22 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a butter squishy on eBay

I ordered a butter squishy on eBay, then was told it’s coming from SHEIN. It said it would take around a week maybe half and one day getting shipped through evri they said it had arrived which it hadn’t and then that it had been taken back to the hub. I tried to refund and there was no way now 3 months later I still don’t have my item or my refund (date is estimated)

16 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Can not speak to anyone engligh or…

Can not speak to anyone engligh or anybody who can understand the english language, trying to get through to people who can not speak english is impossible. Customer service agents are like receptionists at doctors, over paid and underworked.

22 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The protection standards got better and…

The protection standards got better and payments are easier.
I did manage to get connected to someone over a call.
IF item not as described and I would have to return, and I cannot, then there'd be an issue but I have not had this yet and I am a member since 20+ years.

21 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My account was suspended despite…

My account was suspended despite providing my identification information. I was not even notified of the reasoning behind it. My funds are being withheld and customer service has been unsatisfactory and hang up on me twice.

21 July 2026
Unprompted review

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