Please help with small Claims Court for Payment: Washington

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I'm in a difficult situation in Washington and trying to figure out my next steps.

eBay siding with buyer on false claim. I've been dealing with this for about 3 months now and the situation isn't improving.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

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Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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I've dealt with this before.

Don't make the same mistake I did -- is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

Most folks screw this up by is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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Been there. Here's what I learned.

A lot of people mess up by is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.