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Item not as described? Here's what to do

Bought something that's not what the listing promised? Here's how to sort it out with the seller, and when we can help.

By Trust & Safety team 5 October 2026

When an item doesn't match the listing, you've got options.

Stop using the item. Don’t get it repaired

Check it's genuinely not as described

Contact the seller

If you can't resolve it together

Ready to file?

Head to our help article for the full process, what you'll need to include, and our response timeframes.

File a dispute report

Buyer Protection could cover you

Need to take it further?

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