Misuse of eBay account

[samrocks25]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law) Pennsylvania?

A friend of mine lost his job and needed money for rent. I have an eBay and PayPal account so I helped him list 15 items under my eBay account. The items sold, buyers paid to my PayPal account and I gave him the profits (selling price minus listing fees). He was supposed to mail the items out a couple days ago, but will not return my calls or emails to verify that he did. My eBay feedback was 100% with 139 positive transactions over 8 years. I don't want to be out nearly $3,000 (which I don't have) just because I tried to help a "friend," but I don't want the 15 winners to be ripped off either. What can I do?

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law) Pennsylvania?

A friend of mine lost his job and needed money for rent. I have an eBay and PayPal account so I helped him list 15 items under my eBay account. The items sold, buyers paid to my PayPal account and I gave him the profits (selling price minus listing fees). He was supposed to mail the items out a couple days ago, but will not return my calls or emails to verify that he did. My eBay feedback was 100% with 139 positive transactions over 8 years. I don't want to be out nearly $3,000 (which I don't have) just because I tried to help a "friend," but I don't want the 15 winners to be ripped off either. What can I do?

Sue the bad guy in small claims court.
You should have waited for shipment confirmation before forwarding the funds...

 

[acmb05]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law) Pennsylvania?

A friend of mine lost his job and needed money for rent. I have an eBay and PayPal account so I helped him list 15 items under my eBay account. The items sold, buyers paid to my PayPal account and I gave him the profits (selling price minus listing fees). He was supposed to mail the items out a couple days ago, but will not return my calls or emails to verify that he did. My eBay feedback was 100% with 139 positive transactions over 8 years. I don't want to be out nearly $3,000 (which I don't have) just because I tried to help a "friend," but I don't want the 15 winners to be ripped off either. What can I do?

At this point nothing. So far all he has done is not return your calls. Now when /if he does not deliver the goods you can then take him to court and possible get recouped for any losses.

 

[The_Saint]

I've sold for friends before, but i always take possession of the item first for the exact reason you have come across.