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If you do not receive the goods you paid for, there are several procedures and policies in place to help.

Type

Cover When to use
Item Not Received Procedure quicksales helps you communicate with the seller If you have not received an item
Paymate Buyer Protection Up to $3000 for purchases from Paymate-approved TrustMark sellers If you paid using Paymate from a TrustMark seller
PayPal Buyer Complaint Policy Up to your payment amount If you paid using PayPal
quicksales Buyer Shield Up to $400 If you are eligible to make a claim Check Eligibility
 

Buyer Protection Steps

Step Details When
Check the item details Ensure you have read and understood the item description and the seller's payment and postage terms. Allow enough time for the seller to receive the payment and to post the goods to you. If you paid by direct deposit it may take 3 working days to show. If you paid by money order or cheque it will take longer to process. Cheques will need to clear, which can take up to 5 working days after being banked. Within 7 days of the item ending
Contact the seller

If you are concerned, email or call the seller with your questions. Provide as much information as you can about the payment. For example: Method, Date, Amount, Reference used. If you paid at a bank branch, the seller may not see the same reference. Give them the branch BSB and Postcode to assist.

  • You can get the sellers email address from the 'Won' or 'Purchase' email sent to you.
  • You can Contact the seller through quicksales from the item page or from your 'Won' list.
  • Ensure your spam filters are not blocking emails from the seller. The seller may be trying to email you but your filters are blocking them.
  • Check that your contact details are correct. The seller may be trying to email you but your contact details are incorrect. Click here
Call the seller. Request to Exchange contact details in order to obtain the seller's contact phone number. Note: Try the above steps first.
Within 7 days of the item ending
Report the item as not received with quicksales

File a Report Item Not Received dispute within 60 days of the item ending. This process is designed to make communication between both parties easier. A quicksales Trust & Safety officer will look into the case and mediate. The seller’s account may be placed on hold or suspended.

Between 7 and 60 days of the item ending
File a complaint with Paymate

If you paid by Paymate, you may be eligible for up to $3000 through Paymate's Buyer Protection Program if the purchase was made from a Payment-approved TrustMark seller.

Within 45 days of payment
File a complaint with PayPal If you paid by PayPal, you can file a complaint under the PayPal Buyer Complaint Policy. Please visit the PayPal Resolution Centre to file a complaint within 45 days of payment.
Learn about the PayPal Buyer Complaint Policy
Within 45 days of making payment
Contact your credit card issuer Most credit card issuers will provide protection for purchases. Contact your credit card issuer about charge-backs and complaints. Note: If you paid by credit card via PayPal or Paymate please follow their procedures and policies first. Within 45 days of the item ending
Report the seller to the Police If you believe the seller is fraudulent and you are a victim of online auction fraud, report the seller to the Police. Note: You can go to your local Police station or use the following web site to report the seller. www.police.qld.gov.au/onlineauctionfraud After completing the above steps
File a claim with Buyer Shield You may be eligible for up to $400 through quicksales' Buyer Shield Program.
Learn how Buyer Shield works and find out if you are eligible.
After completing the above steps