eBay's dirty, little secretNEWS.com.auAnother said: “Way to go eBay— what a stupid policy. I had two bidders NOT pay after they won my auctions. I should be able to write that and let other sellers know to avoid them. I mean, who is looking out for us sellers? Thanks eBay, …
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