

eBay
Based on recent customer reviews, eBay is drawing significant frustration from South African shoppers, with customers consistently mentioning undelivered parcels, missing items, and prolonged waiting periods on international orders. A recurring theme is dissatisfaction with the Money Back Guarantee, where buyers report withheld refunds and unhelpful dispute resolution. Communication breakdowns between eBay, sellers, and courier or postal services emerge frequently, leaving shoppers without clear updates. While a few customers highlight positive experiences involving accurate tracking, authentic items, and responsive sellers, the broader sentiment leans heavily negative around service reliability.
NPS Score
-100
Recommended: Unlikely
Sep '25 - Aug '26
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Share Your Experience1 reviews | Active since Jun 2010
Hi I placed and paid for this order and still waiting it is seeds and might have gone off already... Time placed Oct 15, 2025 at 2:36 AM Order number 05-13***0 Total US $71.90 (5 items) Sold by quinta_dos_ouriques
1 reviews | Active since Jun 2010
Hi I placed and paid for this order and still waiting it is seeds and might have gone off already... Time placed Oct 15, 2025 at 2:36 AM Order number 05-13***0 Total US $71.90 (5 items) Sold by quinta_dos_ouriques
1 reviews | Active since Nov 2018
I believe i have been ****med by ebay, I have bought a part for my vehicle and when tracking my parcel they said it was suppose to be delivered on 24th October 2925, even now there's nothing. I've been referred to Dpd and still they can't find my parcel
1 reviews | Active since Nov 2018
I believe i have been ****med by ebay, I have bought a part for my vehicle and when tracking my parcel they said it was suppose to be delivered on 24th October 2925, even now there's nothing. I've been referred to Dpd and still they can't find my parcel
1 reviews | Active since Dec 2018
I did not receive my parcel and I followed up with our local postal service, their feedback was that the parcel was damaged and content missing. The postal service updated their feedback on the website stipulating that the parcel was returned to the seller. I never received any feedback further after sending the above to the seller, except that my previous correspondence with them (when following up with them first) is now different and it seems fishy to them. After explaining the difference in my correspondence I never heard back from them. I even contacted eBay to intervene and even then, the refund was withheld. The proof of the delivery that the seller send eBay is false as the reference is not mine and when I bought this under eBay's attention they did not return with any feedback. I will never use eBay again and I would strongly advice if you buy from this seller, request that they use a courier service and not your local postal service to ensure there is a better track record of the delivery.
1 reviews | Active since Dec 2018
I did not receive my parcel and I followed up with our local postal service, their feedback was that the parcel was damaged and content missing. The postal service updated their feedback on the website stipulating that the parcel was returned to the seller. I never received any feedback further after sending the above to the seller, except that my previous correspondence with them (when following up with them first) is now different and it seems fishy to them. After explaining the difference in my correspondence I never heard back from them. I even contacted eBay to intervene and even then, the refund was withheld. The proof of the delivery that the seller send eBay is false as the reference is not mine and when I bought this under eBay's attention they did not return with any feedback. I will never use eBay again and I would strongly advice if you buy from this seller, request that they use a courier service and not your local postal service to ensure there is a better track record of the delivery.
1 reviews | Active since Jul 2011
I ordered an item from zzperformance_esales (order #03-13***4 ), which was cancelled by the seller (due to shipping). I then received an email indicating I will receive my refund in 3-5 business days (on my card). It is now nearing 2 months and I still have not received my refund. Seller says ebay was supposed to do the refund. And ebay's customer service is completely useless.
1 reviews | Active since Jul 2011
I ordered an item from zzperformance_esales (order #03-13***4 ), which was cancelled by the seller (due to shipping). I then received an email indicating I will receive my refund in 3-5 business days (on my card). It is now nearing 2 months and I still have not received my refund. Seller says ebay was supposed to do the refund. And ebay's customer service is completely useless.
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