Dispute Types and Resolution Options

Understand different dispute types and what resolution options are available for each.

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Updated 2024-01-12

Types of Disputes

Item Not Received

You paid for an item but haven't received it within the expected timeframe or at all.

Common Scenarios:

  • Package lost during shipping
  • Delivery to wrong address
  • Vendor never shipped the item
  • Significant delay beyond promised date

Item Not as Described

The item you received is significantly different from what was advertised.

Common Scenarios:

  • Different color, size, or model
  • Missing features or components
  • Used item sold as new
  • Different brand or quality level

Damaged Item

The item arrived broken, damaged, or in poor condition due to shipping or handling.

Common Scenarios:

  • Physical damage during shipping
  • Electronic items not working
  • Poor packaging leading to damage
  • Expired or spoiled products

Other Dispute Types

Quality Issues

Item quality significantly below expectations or industry standards.

Wrong Item

Received a completely different product than what was ordered.

Warranty Claims

Product failed within warranty period and vendor won't honor warranty.

Billing Issues

Charged incorrect amount or unauthorized charges on your account.

Resolution Options

Vendors can offer different types of resolutions depending on the nature of your dispute. Here are the most common options:

Full Refund

Complete refund of the order amount, usually for major issues.

Best for: Item not received, completely wrong item, severely damaged goods
%

Partial Refund

Partial refund to compensate for issues while keeping the item.

Best for: Minor damage, slight differences from description, quality issues

Replacement

Vendor sends a replacement item at no additional cost.

Best for: Damaged items, wrong size/color, defective products
$

Store Credit

Credit applied to your account for future purchases from the same vendor.

Best for: When you want to continue shopping with the vendor but current item has issues

Accepting Resolution Offers

Important: Resolution Offers Are Binding

Once you accept a resolution offer from a vendor, it becomes final and cannot be changed. Make sure you're satisfied with the offer before accepting.

Review Process

1

Review the Offer

Carefully read the vendor's resolution offer and any attached explanations.

2

Consider Your Options

Decide if the offer adequately addresses your concerns and meets your needs.

3

Accept or Decline

Choose to accept the offer, decline it, or request additional information from the vendor.

If You Accept

  • The dispute is marked as resolved
  • Processing begins immediately
  • Refunds processed within 3-5 business days
  • Replacements shipped within 24-48 hours

If You Decline

  • Dispute remains open for negotiation
  • You can request a different resolution
  • Vendor may make a new offer
  • Option to escalate to support team

When to Escalate to Support

If you and the vendor cannot reach an agreement, you can escalate the dispute to our support team for review and mediation.

Consider Escalation When:

  • Vendor doesn't respond within 48 hours
  • Vendor's resolution offer is unreasonable
  • Multiple back-and-forth discussions without resolution
  • Vendor becomes unresponsive during negotiations
  • You believe the vendor is not acting in good faith

Escalation Process

1

Request Escalation

Click "Escalate to Support" in your dispute details and provide a reason for escalation.

2

Support Review

Our support team reviews all communication, evidence, and attempts at resolution.

3

Final Decision

Support makes a final binding decision based on evidence and digiMall policies.