I don’t understand why dropshipping from a wholesaler is within the rules on ebay.

[billiobob]

What is the difference between buying from a retailer which is prohibited on ebay and buying from a wholesaler?

I have reported a seller who claims the item they are selling is in Stockport England. That is about 15 miles from my home. So I bought it but then was told that the item would not be delivered for 14 days. It was marked as posted immediately so I couldn't cancel the order, which is unfair in itself.

Because I was suspicious I checked the tracking order provided which informed me that the item is "awaiting collection", which is in my opinion not "posted".

I reported this to ebay who agreed that it sounded like dropshipping which is they say against ebay rules and they would investigate.

However when I read the ebay rules on dropshipping I found it wasn't as simple as that. Buying from a wholesaler in permitted dropshipping activity but not buying from another retailer. How does ebay know? How does a buyer know?

[tobiasd4]

If business seller uses a warehouse to hold stock & post items from there it is OK, some use Amazon.

But, if you buy from seller, who than orders from another seller & has item sent direct to you, NOT allowed.

Drop shipping | eBay

If there is an issue & you need to return item, you post back to address ebay supplies to you.

[billiobob]

Thanks. How do I as a buyer know which?

Sent from my iPhone

[tobiasd4]

You don't.