So, as many people before me the new 3G iPhone proved to be enough of a temptation to upgrade from the original 1st generation. So after purchasing my upgrade and configuring it to my requirements I decided to sell my original iPhone on eBay. So I collected all the accessories and the box and took a few photos, spent a little time creating my eBay advert and placing it for sale.
I was happy to see that it went just over £215! I received an instant payment through PayPal then a phone call from the winning bidder asking about the condition of it and ensuring that I’d package it safely. The following day I duly wrapped and posted it using Royal Mail Special Delivery.
A few days later to my supprise I received an email from PayPal informing me that the payment was under investigation! Then the following day I received another email stating that the case was closed and the payment has been returned to the account holder. I therefor have no iPhone and no money in my paypal account!
It feels like someone has stolen my iPhone.
I can’t believe this has happened I was under the impression that eBay and PayPal had processes in place to ensure that this sort of thing does not happen.
I now have to go through the pain of complaining to PayPal and eBay. It’s come at a totally inconvinient time as I’m far too busy trying to start my freelace venture and to top it off I could really do with the cash.