Unfair system on Aukro
Unfair system on Aukro – sellers are at a disadvantage
I sold a used device (Surface Pro 7) on Aukro, clearly described as older but fully functional. After the auction ended, the buyer suggested a price themselves, which I accepted, and I shipped the item. Before shipping, I tested everything – the device was fully functional, Wi-Fi worked reliably, and the screen had no visible damage.
After receiving the item, the buyer paused the payment, citing "other reasons," which Aukro allows with a single click and no evidence. The buyer later claimed that the Wi-Fi signal was 1–2 bars weaker than another device and that there were dead pixels visible only under specific testing conditions (on a white background at full brightness). Neither of these issues are significant, and both are typical of an older, used device.
Aukro, instead of actively resolving the situation, insisted I handle the issue with the buyer directly. Despite repeatedly explaining to the buyer that the device was functional and matched the description, they did not respond. Still, the payment remains frozen, and the issue has dragged on for nearly a month without progress.
Why Aukro’s system is unfair to sellers:
Buyers can easily pause payments without providing evidence. The seller is then forced to justify themselves, even if there are no substantial issues with the item.
Sellers lose time and potentially money – in my case, I’ve been dealing with this for almost a month.
Aukro requires the auction fee to be paid in the next billing period, even if the transaction hasn’t been completed and payment is still withheld.
Aukro should ensure fairer rules that protect both buyers and sellers equally. If a buyer cannot provide clear evidence of significant issues, the payment should be automatically released. Unfortunately, this experience has been disappointing, showing that Aukro remains passive and unwilling to take an active role in resolving disputes.
27 January 2025
Unprompted review