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eBay's Money Back Guarantee is the strongest buyer protection in the hobby. But card breaks have unique dispute dynamics — opened packs can't be "returned" — and some eBay break sellers exploit that gray area. Here's what collectors need to know.
eBay is the safest platform for payment protection, but break disputes are harder to win than item-not-received claims. A seller who delivers low-hit breaks isn't violating any policy — your protection is reputation data, not refund rights.
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Resealed product — eBay's policies prohibit selling searched packs, but enforcement relies on buyer complaints. BreakCheck reviews are your early warning system.
Shill bidding — more common on eBay auctions than other platforms. eBay has anti-shill algorithms, but sophisticated rings sometimes evade them.
Misrepresented product — "factory sealed" lots that aren't. Always ask for tamper-evident seal photos before bidding on high-value wax lots.
You can file an Item Not Received claim if your winnings never ship. For Item Not As Described — harder to win with breaks, since the 'item' is opened packs. Your best leverage is leaving accurate reviews and filing a BreakCheck alert so future buyers are warned.