https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Buying/cash-flow-boosting/m-p/8018864#M82949 <P>Over the last few weeks, I have come across various sellers that sell items they do not have, and delay refunding buyers for as long as possible. I have been reliably informed the reason for this is to increase cashflow for failing sellers. Has anyone else come across this?</P> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:27:59 GMT southwestautospares 2026-04-07T17:27:59Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Buying/cash-flow-boosting/m-p/8018864#M82949 <P>Over the last few weeks, I have come across various sellers that sell items they do not have, and delay refunding buyers for as long as possible. I have been reliably informed the reason for this is to increase cashflow for failing sellers. Has anyone else come across this?</P> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:27:59 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Buying/cash-flow-boosting/m-p/8018864#M82949 southwestautospares 2026-04-07T17:27:59Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Buying/cash-flow-boosting/m-p/8018868#M82950 <P>Given that out of stock cancellations give a seller a defect, that is a very odd 'business plan'.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Who reliably informed you this is what is happening?</P> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:37:06 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Buying/cash-flow-boosting/m-p/8018868#M82950 papso22 2026-04-07T17:37:06Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Buying/cash-flow-boosting/m-p/8018911#M82958 <P>I really cant believe that, financial suicide really and not ideal for future sales.&nbsp;&nbsp;</P> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:23:05 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Buying/cash-flow-boosting/m-p/8018911#M82958 gatefittingsdirect 2026-04-07T19:23:05Z