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Gumtree.com, known as Gumtree, is a British online classified advertisement and community website based at Hotham House, Richmond, London. Classified ads are either free or paid for depending on the product category and the geographical market. As of November 2010, it was the UK's largest website for local community classifieds and was one of the top 30 websites in the UK, receiving 14.8 million monthly unique visitors according to a traffic audit in 2010.

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    VIC Buyer Cancelled Gumtree Sale - Return Deposit?

    So I advertised an item for sale on gumtree (as a private seller). Buyer paid a deposit, item was to be picked up and paid for in a few weeks. Pick up was delayed, and delayed again. After 5 months, buyer tells me the item isn't wanted after all, and to refund the deposit. My question; is the...
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    SA Gumtree Seller's rights

    Hi, we listed a mobile food trailer for sale on Gumtree. A person from Qld was interested and offered a price lower than we wanted. She then messaged she would come to look at it and would pay a deposit to show she was serious and not a time waster. On Sunday morning she messaged to ask for...
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    QLD Gumtree & Facebook marketplace scam issue

    I purchased a computer off Facebook marketplace. The seller is not returning my messages and mobile is disconnected. I think his profile is fake. After getting home with it, I found it was advertised on Gumtree but by a different person. So I spoke to the person on Gumtree and he said a guy left...
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    QLD Recovering a Bank Transfer from a Scam - Recourse?

    I sent a bank transfer for $2500.00 for a private purchase through Gumtree, and then suspecting it might be a scam, I called my bank (3hrs later). I was told the payment had already been processed (Commbank to NAB), therefore I applied for a search and recover. I also called the receivers bank...
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    VIC Is Gumtree Buyer Entitled to a Refund?

    Hi there, I have had an ad on Gumtree and have been going back and forth with a customer for a few months now. I agreed with the buyer that I would lower the price by $200, even though the item is worth almost 6x what I am selling it for. The buyer asked for my bank account details to transfer...
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    WA Gumtree Dud Iphone Purchase

    Hi, I'm hoping you can help me. I bought an I-phone 6 & security case for $300.00 cash off a seller on Gumtree. As I am not tech savvy, I brought my neighbour's teenage daughter with me to look at the phone. Before going, via email I asked about the phone's condition, if it was unlocked, how...
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    Gumtree seller did not send item

    Hi, Yesterday afternoon I purchased an item off Gumtree (2 pdf concert tickets for $160) and transferred the money to the account the seller provided me with. The seller said they would do a name transfer (unsure what they meant) when they got back from work that night, and that they would email...
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    VIC Refund Policies for Online Purchases Under Australian Consumer Law?

    I sold some collector's toys online on Gumtree and the buyer is now requesting a refund, claiming that the items are not authentic. The buyer did ask if they were authentic, and to the best of my knowledge, they were, so I replied yes. I also sent them 6 or more closeup photos to inspect the...
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    WA Faulty Holden Car from Gumtree - What to Do?

    Have recently purchased a Holden WB v8 Satesman off Gumtree and it has major problems, not even drivable. I have tried contacting the seller but have had no luck. I got the car to Holden where they have the history of the vehicle. The sellers had to undesputably know the car was completely...
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    QLD Faulty New Engine Sold via Gumtree - Australian Consumer Law Responsibilities?

    Hi, I am based in QLD. I had an issue with my work van where it was off the road due to engine failing (I am self employed with maintenance and airconditioning work) and after some research determined it was better for me to import a new complete motor than to have my motor rebuilt here or to...
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