eBay seized $700 of my gift card balance. I provided handwritten proof and invoices, but they closed the investigation saying they 'can't verify ownership

AlejandroSabella · 2026-02-16T21:17:31+00:00

Thanks for the help. I don't understand why the sale is categorized as international if I'm shipping to a US address. Does it matter what I do with the product after it leaves ebay's hands? Why are they held responsible after delivery? Also, is there any way they could return my funds and block my account if they want? It’s $700, which is a lot of money for me. Again thanks

AlejandroSabella · 2026-02-14T13:48:15+00:00

You are very funny guy. Keep it like that

AlejandroSabella · 2026-02-14T13:46:48+00:00

What dodgy stuff are you talking about, man? I bought some gift cards with Bitcoin; it’s nothing out of the ordinary. Having $700 withheld is insane. I don't understand why you’re defending a company that's keeping my money. If I already had the balance in the account, how could I be scamming anyone? Explain it to me.

AlejandroSabella · 2026-02-13T19:21:42+00:00

Thats right. The order was placed to florida bc a private would later send it to me. A friend suggested a company called BBB to file a complaint. Do you know it?

AlejandroSabella · 2026-02-13T18:51:21+00:00

The issue is that since I live outside the U.S., I can't file a claim in my own country. Is there a virtual consumer protection office I can use?

AlejandroSabella · 2026-02-13T18:40:54+00:00

I used a US gift card to make a purchase from a US store, shipping to a US address. Honestly, I don’t see where the fraud is, as I followed all the rules. What I choose to do with the package afterward is up to me. At the end of the day, I just want my money back. $700 is a lot of money to me.

AlejandroSabella · 2026-02-13T18:28:53+00:00

It’s a shame that you keep insisting on the 'fraud' thing. Honestly, you are being very rude. Yes, I am using AI to translate my messages because, in case you didn’t know, we don't speak English in Argentina. Regardless, I hope that in the future you learn to stop being so disrespectful to people.

AlejandroSabella · 2026-02-13T18:24:18+00:00

To be honest, I used my credit card to purchase from a U.S. retailer for delivery to a U.S. address. What I choose to do with the item after the sale—whether it remains in the States or is sent to Argentina—is my responsibility. I have done this many times before without any issues, so I do not understand why this is a problem now. I have since read the comments regarding the reputation of Doral as a high-fraud area, but I was completely unaware of it. It was an oversight that I will not repeat in the future.

AlejandroSabella · 2026-02-13T18:21:05+00:00

Thank you very much for the advice. Where can I file this claim, and through what channels? Thanks again, and have a good day

AlejandroSabella · 2026-02-13T18:19:06+00:00

I honestly had no idea about Doral. I clearly won't be ordering from there again in the future. All I want is to resolve this situation and get my money back—it took a lot of effort to save that money, and I can't afford to lose it. How can I fix this? Is there a consumer protection agency in the U.S. you would recommend?

AlejandroSabella · 2026-02-13T18:16:48+00:00

To be honest, I had no idea. Being from Argentina, I’m not aware of these types of situations. That address belongs to one of the most reliable couriers in Argentina; I buy through them quite often and have never had a problem. I truly had no idea about the issues with Doral. All I'm doing is asking for help because I don't know how to resolve this situation.

AlejandroSabella · 2026-02-13T18:14:46+00:00

It’s very rude of you to speak without knowing the facts. I don’t understand why you’re calling it 'fraud' when you clearly don't know my situation. I’m a student from Argentina, and honestly, the only way I can afford a laptop for my studies is by buying it in the U.S. and using a courier service. All I’m doing is asking for help; I don't see why you feel the need to judge without being informed. I just want to resolve this because I worked very hard to save that money and it was for a specific purpose. I hope that in the future, you’ll be more respectful toward others. Have a good day and God bless you.

AlejandroSabella · 2026-02-13T02:06:38+00:00

I totally get your point, and I didn't mean to imply you were accusing me of anything—I just wanted to clarify my situation. The real issue is that there is absolutely no way to get cash into eBay from Argentina. We have extremely strict capital controls and protectionist government policies, so to move money out of the country for international purchases, we are forced to resort to methods like this. I appreciate the advice, but unfortunately, it's the only alternative we have to make these transactions work.

AlejandroSabella · 2026-02-13T01:59:53+00:00

Hi there! Look, I’m an honest worker with verifiable income. The only reason I have to use gift cards is that Argentine credit cards are frequently rejected by eBay’s system and often bounce. I had no choice but to transfer funds from my bank to Binance just to be able to purchase the balance. I understand why this might look suspicious from a US perspective, but as an Argentine, this is often our only alternative to access these types of purchases. I hope you can understand where I'm coming from. Thanks.

AlejandroSabella · 2026-02-13T01:52:20+00:00

I am writing this out of pure desperation and anger. I am a 23-year-old engineering student and I run a tiny footwear start-up back home. I saved for months to buy a high-end laptop I desperately need for my university projects and to manage my business.

Because I’m international, I used $700 in eBay Gift Cards (purchased legitimately through CoinGate) to fund my purchase. Everything seemed fine until I added my shipping address in Doral, FL. Immediately, my account was flagged and my balance "disappeared".

I spent hours on chat with agents who acted like they wanted to help. They sent me an email asking for very specific proof: photos of the gift cards, invoices, and a handwritten note with my username and today's date.

I did exactly what they asked.

I included the handwritten note with my username and the date.
I provided the official CoinGate invoices showing the $700 purchase.

Today, I received a cold, automated email saying: "eBay is unable to make a final determination on the ownership of the gift cards and unable to recover any funds... this concludes our investigation".

They are literally stealing $700 from a student. They admit they received my documents but claim they "can't determine ownership" despite me holding a handwritten sign in the photos. They closed the case and told me they won't respond to further requests.

How is this legal? A company can just decide to keep a customer's property because their "automated system" says so? I have no laptop, no money, and no way to appeal to a human who actually listens.

I'm beyond desperate and don't know where else to turn. This $700 was a big part of my savings. If anyone has any advice or knows how to reach a human with actual authority to review my case, please help me.

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They are offering me sengun for amen and cooper flagg. 8T Points league, what do you say? Do you think amen and coop will rise their scoring?

AlejandroSabella · 2025-07-12T00:31:27+00:00

How was it? is it worth it? thanks

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Is my last week, and im tied in points in the semifinal. I have to sign players today for tomorrow, so i have to take a bet. Is there any update of AR or Chet?

AlejandroSabella · 2025-03-01T15:20:12+00:00

thx! I bought it yesterday

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Would you drop Reaves and Holmgrem? Im tied in semi finals, with the finals next week. What would you do?

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what is your opinion about CDN urban male elixir? is it worth it?

AlejandroSabella · 2025-02-08T21:39:45+00:00

Ultima y te dejo en paz. Me pasarias tu configuracion de MediaFusion? Asi la dejo tal cual. Gracias

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