But if the buyer hasn't received the item then it isn't actually a firearm. It isn't actually an anything because he never actually had it.
We don't even know if it even existed in the first place (which it probably didn't since it appears to be a scam).
The OP handed over funds for an item that wasn't supplied. If it wasn't supplied then what does it actually matter what it was?
Just sayin'.
Your Welcome Mick.
It would appear that the scammer has possibly just looked for a name and number to carry out a scam and done a runner with the money
The seller and the OP have broken PayPal's terms and conditions and its went pear shaped for the OP. PayPal are within their rights to wash their hands of it even if you go with DJP's reasoning as the intent was there .
It might seem a small sum in peoples eyes for PayPal to pay back but this is possibly only one of billions of claims .
Why do you think PayPal adds fees for paying for goods ? Insurance maybe Then people complain that they put the fees up and possibly all due to all the claims for goods that should not have been paid for via PayPal .
I hope people learn from this but I doubt it
Last edited by bighit; 22-03-2018 at 03:15 PM.
As far as Paypal is concerned the transaction is complete. Their duty was to send a monies for an advert for an item which goes against the terms of how their service is to be used (transferring money). It could be for thin air, doesn't matter its use of the service not the end result.
Not so fast, Batman...
"What is PayPal’s policy on transactions that involve firearms?
We don’t allow PayPal members to buy or sell any kind of firearm, whether it’s in working order or not. The same goes for certain firearm parts and ammunition."
So both sides of the transaction are contrary to their Ts & Cs.
I would therefore suggest that they would have to cancel the entire transaction and return the money to the buyer to remain compliant with their own Ts & Cs.
Just sayin'.