newbie question on payments not received

s627y · Aug 25th, 2008, 01:18 PM

Ok, I know i'm a bit too antsy, but in the past, when I sell something, usually the other person pays right away.

I sold something on eBay last night, and this person has not paid yet! He/she only has 6 feedbacks (all positive though). And I have sent an invoice, but still nothing from this person.

What is the normal waiting period for payment? If I waited past this period, what do I do? Do I contact eBay to get refund for my final value fees or something?

I'm really new to eBay, sorry if it's a stupid question. Thank you!

Conni618 · Aug 25th, 2008, 01:59 PM

It does seem unfair, but some people wait days before paying. It is not unusual. You can wait several days and then send a second invoice or a nice note, requesting payment.

If they haven't paid within seven days, you can file an unpaid item report, and also request your final value fees be reimbursed.

onegirlcreative · Aug 25th, 2008, 02:14 PM

Whether you like it or not, the buyer has 7 days to pay after the end of auction per eBay's rules. On the eighth day, if you still haven't had any communication or payment from the buyer, you can file a NPB.

s627y · Aug 25th, 2008, 02:15 PM

Thank you Conni618 for your help! I will have to wait then.... :(

I saw some people have "immediate payment required" on their listing. Is this only a premier feature? How can a seller request immediate payment on a listing?

Thanks for all your help!

onegirlcreative · Aug 25th, 2008, 02:23 PM

No, it isn't a premiere feature, however, in order to utilize the "immediate payment" option on your listing, it MUST be a Buy It Now Fixed priced listing. Otherwise, if it's just a regular auction styled listing, you do not have this option.

Once the seller has the immediate payment option on their listing, the auction will/does not end until the payment has been completed. It won't even allow an eCheck with this option.

Underneath your payment option that you accept (i.e. PayPal, money order, checks, etc.) there is a box to check where you can specify immediate payments required.

s627y · Aug 25th, 2008, 05:29 PM

Oh thank you!! Onegirlcreative! I must have not read the options carefully enough. I usually ignore the fine prints. :)
Thank you so much!!!

Aug 25th, 2008, 01:18 PM	#1
s627y Member	newbie question on payments not received Ok, I know i'm a bit too antsy, but in the past, when I sell something, usually the other person pays right away. I sold something on eBay last night, and this person has not paid yet! He/she only has 6 feedbacks (all positive though). And I have sent an invoice, but still nothing from this person. What is the normal waiting period for payment? If I waited past this period, what do I do? Do I contact eBay to get refund for my final value fees or something? I'm really new to eBay, sorry if it's a stupid question. Thank you!

Aug 25th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#3
onegirlcreative Bond Girls R Easy Location: My loft in front of the computer!	Whether you like it or not, the buyer has 7 days to pay after the end of auction per eBay's rules. On the eighth day, if you still haven't had any communication or payment from the buyer, you can file a NPB. __________________ One Girl Creative :: Graphic Design :: Pop Art :: www.onegirlcreative.com

Aug 25th, 2008, 02:23 PM	#5
onegirlcreative Bond Girls R Easy Location: My loft in front of the computer!	No, it isn't a premiere feature, however, in order to utilize the "immediate payment" option on your listing, it MUST be a Buy It Now Fixed priced listing. Otherwise, if it's just a regular auction styled listing, you do not have this option. Once the seller has the immediate payment option on their listing, the auction will/does not end until the payment has been completed. It won't even allow an eCheck with this option. Underneath your payment option that you accept (i.e. PayPal, money order, checks, etc.) there is a box to check where you can specify immediate payments required. __________________ One Girl Creative :: Graphic Design :: Pop Art :: www.onegirlcreative.com

Aug 25th, 2008, 01:59 PM	#2
Conni618 Member	It does seem unfair, but some people wait days before paying. It is not unusual. You can wait several days and then send a second invoice or a nice note, requesting payment. If they haven't paid within seven days, you can file an unpaid item report, and also request your final value fees be reimbursed.

Aug 25th, 2008, 02:15 PM	#4
s627y Member	Thank you Conni618 for your help! I will have to wait then.... :( I saw some people have "immediate payment required" on their listing. Is this only a premier feature? How can a seller request immediate payment on a listing? Thanks for all your help!

Aug 25th, 2008, 05:29 PM	#6
s627y Member	Oh thank you!! Onegirlcreative! I must have not read the options carefully enough. I usually ignore the fine prints. :) Thank you so much!!!