Swipe Auction tricked me into providing my credit info before being registered to participate in bidding. Once I complied, they charged $159.00 to my account without even getting the opportunity to participate in any bidding. When I asked for refunded they agreed without anticipation of any possible problem. Then, when the refund didn't come after the 28-day deadline, I called them and suddenly this is the bullcrap they came up with. Read on:

From: jmyorke
Subject: Swipe Auction Chat
Date: November 11, 2010 11:34:26 AM EST
To: jmyorke
Please wait for a site operator to respond.
You are now chatting with 'Alice#SA6690'
Alice#SA6690: Thank you for visiting SwipeAuctions.com Livechat Line. Our goal is to provide you with excellent customer service while assisting you with any questions or concerns you may have. May we start with your name please?
you: Alice, where's my refund? You said it'd take only 28 days to process it
Alice#SA6690: I would be happy to assist you with your concern, so in order to pull up the details of your account; can you please provide me with your full name, e-mail address and zip code?
you: Justice Yorke, JMYorke@--------, 310--
Alice#SA6690: SwipeAuctions is winding down operations due to merchant shutting down our processing and is no longer accepting new customers. In addition, SwipeAuctions is unable to issue any refunds for membership fees (see the SwipeAuctions Terms & Conditions). During SwipeAuctions wind down period, all products corresponding to already paid winning auctions will be shipped in accordance with the Terms & Conditions.
you: JMYorke@-------
you: So why didn't you tell me that when I submitted a request for a refund some 49 days ago?
Alice#SA6690: We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced in obtaining your refund. Unfortunately, we have not been able to process the refund through our Merchant account since they have denied all refunds. We do however want to work together with you to obtain your refund. Kindly e-mail our support team [email protected]. Please provide them with your name, email address, address, postal/zip code, and as much of your information as possible to assist them to locate your account. The Support Team will then provide you with a Release of Funds Authorization Form. This is the form you will need to provide to your Bank or CC Company to obtain a refund. Please allow a minimum of 3 business days for response from our support team who will respond during the working hours of Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm MST.
you: it seems like you guys are playing games and don't want to issue refund. I'm therefore taking my case to the Justice Department.
Alice#SA6690: It has always been our intention to refund our valuable customers as per our Money Back Guarantee, but with the merchant account shutting down and not allowing us to refund, we are unable to assist you any further with a refund. As previously stated, we are willing to work together with you to obtain a refund, so kindly e-mail the required information to [email protected] they can further assist you in obtaining your refund.
you: I'm through with you.
Alice#SA6690: I sincerely apologize, but I have no further details to provide to you at this time. As a livechat agent, I have not been fully informed of all the details behind the shutdown. Therefore; I am simply unable to assist you with any further information.

I did not authorize swipe auctions to bill my credit card. I have since spoken to them and they said they would remove this charge from my credit card. They have not done so and now say they cannot issue a refund.

swipe took $159.00 from my bank account, i sent in the mail in refund form, it was procced i was told on line by their custamer service that my refund was being sent to my bank.one month later they now say they cant help me get my money back.

I apparently got sucked into this as well! I should have googled the complaints first and then maybe I could have saved me alot of trouble! I signed up & found out a week later that they deducted $159.00 from my account. I contacted them online and the rep said they would cancel my acct and refund my money. I was so happy, but its been a month now and I havent seen any money. I contacted them again today and the live chat rep gave me a number to call. I called that number...this new rep says that im not going to get my money, appologives to me and stated that she is now ending our call & HANGS UP ON ME!!! Omg, I havent been so mad in my life!! I guess I have learned my lesson the hard way. I cant believe that people can be so insensitive!! Good Luck to all of yall out there who fell for this ridiculous website! Sure wish I couldve rcvd my refund :0(

I have filled out all the paper work for my $159.00 refund, due to the fact that I think your site is a scam. I have not heard for you in any form and it has been a month since I requested the refund. My credit card statement has come and I will dispute the charge if I do not hear from you in the next three days.