Seller does not want to sell. What do I do?

mas2388 · Jul 10th, 2007, 03:16 PM

I won a bag on Sunday through a Best Offer that she accepted and now the seller says that they would rather keep the bag. Is there anything I can do? I don't think I can force her but I feel this is completely unethical! I'm so upset!!!

LVobsessed415 · Jul 10th, 2007, 03:25 PM

this is uncalled for. You can't make the seller mail the item, but I would contact eBay and give them a copy of her e-mail stating she rather keep the item. I would leave negative feedback for sure.

bnjj · Jul 10th, 2007, 03:28 PM

Report her as a non-performing seller.

H&H · Jul 10th, 2007, 03:28 PM

You can't make her indeed...but is unethical.... file a claim with paypal (did you pay her?) and indeed leave negative feedback...

Lvbabydoll · Jul 10th, 2007, 03:31 PM

If she didn't want to sell she shouldn't have accepted your offer. Like others have said, you can't make her sell it but still, that's not right.

cupcake_flake · Jul 10th, 2007, 03:32 PM

Let her know you will be reporting her as a non-performing seller and that you will be leaving negative feedback with an explanation of why she wouldn't complete the sale. Hopefully she will change her mind. Sorry this happened to you

She shouldn't have agreed to selling it to you w/o thinking it over. Good luck!

mas2388 · Jul 10th, 2007, 05:15 PM

Thanks everyone!

I didn't pay yet because we had been negotiating back and forth for a few days and right after I won it, she never responded. She only told me that she didn't want to sell it after I emailed her. She told me she would think about it for a few days and let me know but she probably won't sell it.

I feel bad because she's been a good seller on eBay and sells a lot of great bags that she personally owns. She emailed me to say that she feels attached to the bag and doesn't want to sell it anymore.

I told her that I would try to match the offer if there was someone else who made a higher offer and if that is the reason why she is not selling it to me. I don't feel right saying that but I'd just rather get the bag!

I know, I'm such a wuss.

Cindi · Jul 10th, 2007, 08:40 PM

That stinks. No, you can't make her sell it but do leave her negative feedback. Other people need to know about her behavior. If someone would have left neg FB about this before, you might not have offered on her bag.

tonij2000 · Jul 10th, 2007, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bnjj

Report her as a non-performing seller.

ITA!

SOLIDGOLD2 · Jul 10th, 2007, 08:47 PM

leave her a negative feedback...if she had any doubts why did she list it in the first place...

gacats · Jul 10th, 2007, 10:00 PM

Good gosh, then why did she list the bag in the first place?
Is it a really limited, hard-to-get bag? Was it a gift to her & has sentimental meaning?
I don't get it. What does she say is her reason? It better be a really good reason to risk a neg. FB!

stylefly · Jul 10th, 2007, 10:12 PM

Well, at the risk of sounding like a harda**...your bid is a legally binding contract between you and the seller. You are obligated to pay and she is obligated to sell. You can file a complaint through eBay I'm pretty sure, otherwise definitely let her know you intend to put her on notice with negative or neutral feedback...

chuggie · Jul 11th, 2007, 12:59 AM

Please don't let the seller get away with this type of behavior. She should be held to the contract or face the consequences. I also wouldn't offer to pay her more money - she agreed to the price and should honor that offer regardless of the reason. I would hate to see a seller act like a jerk and then get rewarded by receiving more money (that creates some really warped incentives).

maritza1973 · Jul 11th, 2007, 01:09 AM

I am sorry to hear the seller backed out on the sale. I would report her to eBay and leave negative feedback. She should have not listed the bag if she did not really want to sell it.

preciousmoment · Jul 11th, 2007, 02:15 AM

Thats so wrong. Good luck in whatever your decision may be.

Jul 10th, 2007, 03:16 PM	#1
mas2388 howdy!	Seller does not want to sell. What do I do? I won a bag on Sunday through a Best Offer that she accepted and now the seller says that they would rather keep the bag. Is there anything I can do? I don't think I can force her but I feel this is completely unethical! I'm so upset!!! __________________ Wishlist Coach: Joelle sunglasses Hermes: cheval fleuri scarf

Jul 10th, 2007, 03:25 PM	#2
LVobsessed415 Member Location: Novato, CA	Re: Seller does not want to sell. What do I do? this is uncalled for. You can't make the seller mail the item, but I would contact eBay and give them a copy of her e-mail stating she rather keep the item. I would leave negative feedback for sure.

Jul 10th, 2007, 03:28 PM	#3
bnjj ♪ Jovi Junkie ♪ Location: Bon Jovi Blvd.	Re: Seller does not want to sell. What do I do? Report her as a non-performing seller. __________________

Jul 10th, 2007, 03:28 PM	#4
H&H Dutch in the USA Location: USA and Amsterdam	Re: Seller does not want to sell. What do I do? You can't make her indeed...but is unethical.... file a claim with paypal (did you pay her?) and indeed leave negative feedback...

Jul 10th, 2007, 03:31 PM	#5
Lvbabydoll ♥'s Cupcakes Location: California	Re: Seller does not want to sell. What do I do? If she didn't want to sell she shouldn't have accepted your offer. Like others have said, you can't make her sell it but still, that's not right. __________________ My Collection!(slideshows on p. 95). My other addiction-Juicy Couture charms! (posts 1779, 1780) Please visit my Etsy site, www.RitzeeRebel.etsy.com (or here for more pics) for my felt pins!

Jul 10th, 2007, 03:32 PM	#6
cupcake_flake Member	Re: Seller does not want to sell. What do I do? Let her know you will be reporting her as a non-performing seller and that you will be leaving negative feedback with an explanation of why she wouldn't complete the sale. Hopefully she will change her mind. Sorry this happened to you She shouldn't have agreed to selling it to you w/o thinking it over. Good luck!

Jul 10th, 2007, 05:15 PM	#7
mas2388 howdy!	Re: Seller does not want to sell. What do I do? Thanks everyone! I didn't pay yet because we had been negotiating back and forth for a few days and right after I won it, she never responded. She only told me that she didn't want to sell it after I emailed her. She told me she would think about it for a few days and let me know but she probably won't sell it. I feel bad because she's been a good seller on eBay and sells a lot of great bags that she personally owns. She emailed me to say that she feels attached to the bag and doesn't want to sell it anymore. I told her that I would try to match the offer if there was someone else who made a higher offer and if that is the reason why she is not selling it to me. I don't feel right saying that but I'd just rather get the bag! I know, I'm such a wuss. __________________ Wishlist Coach: Joelle sunglasses Hermes: cheval fleuri scarf

Jul 10th, 2007, 08:40 PM	#8
Cindi Recessionista Location: PA	Re: Seller does not want to sell. What do I do? That stinks. No, you can't make her sell it but do leave her negative feedback. Other people need to know about her behavior. If someone would have left neg FB about this before, you might not have offered on her bag. __________________ Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.

Jul 10th, 2007, 08:47 PM	#10
SOLIDGOLD2 Member	Re: Seller does not want to sell. What do I do? leave her a negative feedback...if she had any doubts why did she list it in the first place...

Jul 10th, 2007, 10:00 PM	#11
gacats love me some bags! Location: Georgia	Re: Seller does not want to sell. What do I do? Good gosh, then why did she list the bag in the first place? Is it a really limited, hard-to-get bag? Was it a gift to her & has sentimental meaning? I don't get it. What does she say is her reason? It better be a really good reason to risk a neg. FB! __________________ GaCats Proud Navy Mom My 2009 wish list: Chanel Ultimate Soft medium handbag in black Louis Vuitton Panda pochette ( in the works) Something Goyard- yeah, that'll happen.....

Jul 10th, 2007, 10:12 PM	#12
stylefly Recessionista Location: Canada Eh	Re: Seller does not want to sell. What do I do? Well, at the risk of sounding like a harda**...your bid is a legally binding contract between you and the seller. You are obligated to pay and she is obligated to sell. You can file a complaint through eBay I'm pretty sure, otherwise definitely let her know you intend to put her on notice with negative or neutral feedback... __________________ Always 20% off all clothing and handbags with coupon code PURSEFORUM at www.stylefly.ca and free shipping at www.constylement.com

Jul 11th, 2007, 12:59 AM	#13
chuggie Doggy Mama	Re: Seller does not want to sell. What do I do? Please don't let the seller get away with this type of behavior. She should be held to the contract or face the consequences. I also wouldn't offer to pay her more money - she agreed to the price and should honor that offer regardless of the reason. I would hate to see a seller act like a jerk and then get rewarded by receiving more money (that creates some really warped incentives).

Jul 11th, 2007, 01:09 AM	#14
maritza1973 ADDICTED TO LV Location: PUERTO RICO	Re: Seller does not want to sell. What do I do? I am sorry to hear the seller backed out on the sale. I would report her to eBay and leave negative feedback. She should have not listed the bag if she did not really want to sell it.

Jul 11th, 2007, 02:15 AM	#15
preciousmoment Member	Re: Seller does not want to sell. What do I do? Thats so wrong. Good luck in whatever your decision may be.