eBay

    Buy Luxury Safely on eBay

    eBay has buyer protection, but luxury watch and designer bag scams still hurt UK buyers every week. Empty boxes, switched items, and private completion requests outside eBay checkout remove your safety net. You should not complete a £3,500 watch sale by bank transfer because the seller offers a discount off eBay.

    Held fundsFree authBoth protectedUK-wide

    Platform safety details

    What Vinted, Depop, eBay, and Facebook Marketplace cover, and when Cop 'Em escrow is worth it.

    Platform limits

    • Protection depends on staying within eBay checkout and eligible categories
    • Private deals completed off eBay lose platform protection
    • Authentication is not standard on pre owned Rolex or Chanel listings
    • Disputes on luxury can be lengthy and outcomes vary
    • High value items still attract sophisticated scammers

    Escrow from £500

    Tiered fees from 4.5% on standard transactions. Authentication is included at no extra cost.

    • Secure fund holding until conditions are met
    • Professional authentication included
    • Buyer and seller dispute support
    • Transparent status updates in your dashboard
    • Designed for private sales on Vinted, Depop, and eBay

    eBay FAQs

    Stop risky eBay payments

    Use Cop 'Em escrow when platform buyer protection is not enough for designer or luxury items.