21-01-2026 2:12 PM
Recently i was warned for Defamation by Ebay when i messaged a seller and stated the goods they supplied were counterfeit, however for the private message to be defamatory, it would need to be shared with a 3rd party, which it was not, therefore the message is not defamatory.
Further more, when i left negative feedback, the seller requested that i revise the comment i left "item reported to manufacturers fraud site." implying i was lying.
21-01-2026 3:10 PM
Feedback is public, so by saying counterfeit, anyone can see it.
It is also also against ebay policy to say that word.
Just keep feedback short & basic, that way it will be OK.
21-01-2026 4:31 PM
21-01-2026 4:43 PM
Is the seller also the manufacturer?
If you are within 30 days of buying, open item not as described case and return for full refund.
This guarantees a refund.
Ebay won't get involved with manufacturer report you make.