Second chance offer?

jesscat · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:26 AM

How exactly does that work, and how long are you meant to wait before offering an item to a different bidder?

An auction ended last Saturday on an item I listed, but the buyer has not paid me, nor have I heard from him/her since the auction ended. S/he has good feedback though, so I'm not sure what's taking him/her so long to pay me. I just want this last bit of money so that I can withdraw all my funds from paypal without being charged!

How long should I wait? I sent an invoice on the day the auction ended, then 2 messages since, and have heard nothing. I don't want to keep sending messages and chasing someone for money! Advice??

styloboy · Jul 25th, 2008, 05:28 AM

I always give them 7 days to pay and sent them multiple mails and invoices (one every day), if they didn't pay by then I file an eBay dispute an list the second chance offers

nickkyvintage · Jul 25th, 2008, 05:42 AM

7 days is the rule for buyers on eBay. If they don't pay within this time you have the ability to file a non paying bidder through ebay. Then you will be asked to give the seller a few more days (I think) to reply to the dispute. Once you get an email from either the buyer or from ebay telling you they have paid or that you an make a second chance offer, then go ahead and do it.

Do bare in mind that the second chance offer can be rejected by the second highest bidder.

jesscat · Jul 25th, 2008, 06:08 AM

7 days - got it! I"ll send another invoice today then and mention the non-paying bidder thing.

Thanks!! God, I wish people would just pay on time!!

moi et mes sacs · Jul 25th, 2008, 06:17 AM

Yes I wouldnt give a second chance offer yet as the first bidder may still pay and you could end up with two paying. I would file a non paid item dispute after 7 days and wait for that to resolve first. Last time it happened to me I contacted the second bidder and told them the situation and they wiated for my item to be available.

jesscat · Jul 25th, 2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by moi et mes sacs

Yes I wouldnt give a second chance offer yet as the first bidder may still pay and you could end up with two paying. I would file a non paid item dispute after 7 days and wait for that to resolve first. Last time it happened to me I contacted the second bidder and told them the situation and they wiated for my item to be available.

OoO, that's a good idea! And today is the 7th day, so I just sent another invoice with a note that said I'll give them one more day to pay and if they don't I'm going to file the non paying bidder claim with eBay.

nickkyvintage · Jul 25th, 2008, 08:20 AM

Yeah its always best to give them the benefit of the doubt - they might have something going on in their life at the moment. I hope they eventually pay you! x

Jul 25th, 2008, 04:26 AM	#1
jesscat LoVe Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Hong Kong, NYC in Sept! Posts: 268	How exactly does that work, and how long are you meant to wait before offering an item to a different bidder? An auction ended last Saturday on an item I listed, but the buyer has not paid me, nor have I heard from him/her since the auction ended. S/he has good feedback though, so I'm not sure what's taking him/her so long to pay me. I just want this last bit of money so that I can withdraw all my funds from paypal without being charged! How long should I wait? I sent an invoice on the day the auction ended, then 2 messages since, and have heard nothing. I don't want to keep sending messages and chasing someone for money! Advice?? __________________ Who needs men when you have Louis? My Loves: LV Tivoli PM, Eva, & Mono Key & Change Holder Mono Speedy 30 (on its way!) Galliera PM - once I get a job in NYC! Now saving up for: Burberry trench; Violette Vernis Pochette; Navy Mono Shawl; Damier Azur Speedy; Chanel Classic Flap

Jul 25th, 2008, 05:42 AM	#3
nickkyvintage Member Joined: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 2,923	7 days is the rule for buyers on eBay. If they don't pay within this time you have the ability to file a non paying bidder through ebay. Then you will be asked to give the seller a few more days (I think) to reply to the dispute. Once you get an email from either the buyer or from ebay telling you they have paid or that you an make a second chance offer, then go ahead and do it. Do bare in mind that the second chance offer can be rejected by the second highest bidder. __________________

Jul 25th, 2008, 06:08 AM	#4
jesscat LoVe Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Hong Kong, NYC in Sept! Posts: 268	7 days - got it! I"ll send another invoice today then and mention the non-paying bidder thing. Thanks!! God, I wish people would just pay on time!! __________________ Who needs men when you have Louis? My Loves: LV Tivoli PM, Eva, & Mono Key & Change Holder Mono Speedy 30 (on its way!) Galliera PM - once I get a job in NYC! Now saving up for: Burberry trench; Violette Vernis Pochette; Navy Mono Shawl; Damier Azur Speedy; Chanel Classic Flap

Jul 25th, 2008, 06:17 AM	#5
moi et mes sacs Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,239	Yes I wouldnt give a second chance offer yet as the first bidder may still pay and you could end up with two paying. I would file a non paid item dispute after 7 days and wait for that to resolve first. Last time it happened to me I contacted the second bidder and told them the situation and they wiated for my item to be available. __________________ Waiting for my studded Nightingale

Jul 25th, 2008, 08:20 AM	#7
nickkyvintage Member Joined: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 2,923	Yeah its always best to give them the benefit of the doubt - they might have something going on in their life at the moment. I hope they eventually pay you! x __________________

Jul 25th, 2008, 05:28 AM	#2
styloboy Member Joined: May 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 261	I always give them 7 days to pay and sent them multiple mails and invoices (one every day), if they didn't pay by then I file an eBay dispute an list the second chance offers