Work it out in our Resolution CenterIf you can't work things out directly with the buyer, you can open an unpaid item case in the Resolution Center.
Timing is important
Be aware of the timing for resolving your case, because there are windows for when you can open and close the case and be credited for certain fees.
If you don't receive payment, you can open an unpaid item case in the Resolution Center as early as 4 days after and up until 32 days after the listing ended. The buyer has up to 4 days to send a payment after the case is opened. During this time the buyer can also contact you to request a payment extension or make another arrangement. Of course you can agree to the buyer's request, but you're not obligated to make special arrangements. You need to close the case within 36 days after the listing ended. If you haven't closed the case on the 37th day after the listing ended, eBay automatically closes it and you don't receive a final value fee credit. Also, an unpaid item won't be recorded on the buyer's account. Once the case is closed by you or eBay, you can't reopen it.
Opening a case
Timeline: 4 to 32 days after the listing ended You need to open the case at the same eBay website, such as eBay US (www.ebay.com) or eBay UK (www.ebay.co.uk), where you sold the item. Go to the Resolution Center
or click the Resolution
Center link at the bottom of most eBay pages. Select I haven't received my payment yet, and then click the Continue
button.
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