I sold this Omega marked bracelet but buyer says it isn’t original

eBay doesn’t care what you say as a seller. They hold all the cards and can make you flop around like a puppet.

Buyer says the item is damaged in transit or that it is "SNAD" - Significantly Not As Described. Opens a case with ebay and you HAVE to accept it as a return if you want the item back, and pay for return shipping as well. This is directly from the top of the page on ebay "How to handle a return request":

"You can choose whether to accept returns if a buyer changes their mind about a purchase. However, if an item arrives damaged, doesn't match the listing description, or if the buyer receives the wrong item, you'll generally need to accept the return.

When you create a listing, you'll add a return policy, which will determine your options if a buyer wants to return an item for "change of mind" (or "remorse") reasons.

If the buyer reports that the item arrived damaged or doesn't match the listing description, you'll see different options for responding to the return. If the purchase is covered by the eBay Money Back Guarantee policy, you'll have to accept the return, even if you have a no returns policy.

When the buyer opens a return request we'll notify you by email (to your registered email address) and through eBay Messages. You have 3 business days respond to the request and resolve the buyer's issue. We've outlined your response options below. In some cases, we may automatically accept a return request on your behalf.

If you're unable to resolve the issue within this time, the buyer may ask us to step in and help. In some cases, if you haven't responded to the return request, we may issue a refund to the buyer and seek reimbursement from you without requiring the buyer to return the item. "

In short you can put in the auction "Absolutely no returns under any circumstances, regardless of perceived condition from photographs or any incidental damage from shipping. All Sales final" and it means absolutely nothing if the buyer decides they want their money back - they will get it.

Basically don't sell anything on ebay that you can't afford to lose completely. I've been lucky, and I've never been burned, but I am always aware that it is a risk. To be frank I'm actually shocked that I haven't been burned with a couple sales I've had over $1K that ended up being shipped overseas through middleman buyers.

So yeah, after reading this thread I am starting to regret that I put my Eterna for auction at the bay. 👎

He may be scamming you. Most likely you will receive an empty box back or a fake bracelet in the box. One of the many reasons I list no sales outside of the US when I sell small things on eBay.

Just for everyone's edification (and for when they decide to sell on eBay and get this type of case)...

In other words, BOHICA

I'm maybe in the minority but I'd be disputing the "not as described" with EBay. 1, It is your belief that the item is EXACTLY as described and it's up to the buyer to prove you wrong: where's his proof? 2. Did he ask any questions before bidding and, if not, why not?

Get in with EBay, dispute him. Do it now. Evidence why you know that his claim is spurious.

What does BOHICA mean? Pardon my ignorance.

Ah, thanks!

What? Are you serious? That defies logic , what the crap.

So there isn't even an option to dispute a "Item not as described?"

Wow. Never selling on eBay ever again.