eBay review

eBay is the place to look when a dedicated store does not have the game you want, which happens often with boxed copies, variants and imports. It is a marketplace, so condition and price depend on the seller, but its Money Back Guarantee policy sets a floor. The policy says the guarantee applies when an item didn't arrive, is faulty or damaged, or doesn't match the listing. If an item never arrives, the buyer is entitled to a full refund including original shipping, and a wrong, broken or faulty item can be returned for a refund even when the seller does not offer returns. If a seller does not respond, either side can ask eBay to step in. Coverage only applies when you complete and pay for the purchase on eBay.com with an eligible payment method. Read listings, photos and seller feedback carefully, since a change of mind return depends on the seller. We compared documented policies only.

Who it is for

Collectors hunting rare, boxed or region-specific items that dedicated stores rarely stock.

Price

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Key features

• eBay Money Back Guarantee when an item doesn't arrive, is faulty or damaged, or doesn't match the listing
• Full refund including original shipping when an item never arrives
• Returns for wrong, broken or faulty items even when the seller doesn't offer returns
• Option to ask eBay to step in if a seller does not respond
• Refunds usually go back to the original payment method

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Widest choice of sellers for rare and boxed items
• Strength: Guarantee covers items that don't match the listing
• Strength: eBay can step in when buyer and seller disagree
• Weakness: Quality varies by seller, so read listings and photos closely
• Weakness: Coverage requires paying through eBay checkout with an eligible method
• Weakness: Returns for a change of mind depend on each seller's policy

Key facts

• Buyer guarantee: eBay Money Back Guarantee
• Covers: Not received, faulty or damaged, not as described
• Requirement: Pay on eBay.com with an eligible method
• Refund method: Usually original payment method
• Seller type: Independent sellers

Where it ranks

eBay is No. 2 in our Best Places to Buy Retro Games verdict.