There was a discussion on a forum related to metalworking/machining where "too good to be true" tools were being sold on eBay for ridiculously low prices, 6-8 members decided to buy these tools knowing they will not receive what they ordered but they all relied on eBay's money back guarantee and wasting their time was not an issue.
Well they all got their money back and the seller is nowhere to be found, through all the discussion, one member posted this notice which I found it to be very useful to the new eBay buyers.
Hope it will help a few who are currently looking at "too good to be true" deals :
https://www.ebay.com/help/buying/resolving-issues-sellers/avoiding-seller-fraud?id=4024
How to avoid seller fraud
Any attempt by sellers to misrepresent themselves, or the products they're selling, is seller fraud. Here are some warning signs to look out for:
Short duration listings: Fraudulent sellers often want to close a deal quickly. The longer their listing is on eBay, the greater their chances of being caught – so be cautious when you see one-day listings. However, there are valid exceptions to this, such as tickets to an event happening soon
Heavily discounted or sold-out items: Be wary if a seller has lots of high-value items at suspiciously low prices, or a stock of hard-to-find goods that are sold out everywhere else. If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is
Off-eBay contact or payment: eBay Messages is the safest way to contact other members. Always be careful if a seller asks for your personal contact details, such as an email address or phone number. They may be trying to get you to complete a purchase off eBay, for example by paying cash or transferring money to an overseas account. This is against our policy, and your purchase wouldn't be covered by eBay Money Back Guarantee
Unsafe payment methods: We don't allow some payment methods on eBay because the payment can't be traced or recovered if there's a problem. You shouldn't go ahead with a transaction if a seller asks you to pay using a method that's not included in our Accepted payments policy
Tip
Be wary if you see a listing from an account that was previously only used for buying, but is now selling a large number of high-value items.
What to do if you suspect a seller is fraudulent
If you think you're dealing with a fraudulent seller, report it to us as soon as possible. We'll look into it.
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