Should I remove a bidder who has a NPB in their FB?

onegirlcreative · Jul 23rd, 2008, 12:14 PM

What would you guys do? I listed my Coach handbag (my favorite one, I might add) because of financial hardship (obviously, why else would I sell it

). It is due to end tomorrow morning, and I just noticed that the current high bidder has a NPB in their FB, but when they left FB for the seller, they claimed that there was apparently a M/O sent and the seller never shipped item.

And of course, the seller retaliated by saying the M/O was sent 6 weeks after auction ended.

Even though I don't allow money order payments through any of my auctions (PP only), I am afraid that she will end up not paying right away, which would not be good since I am selling it for the money to begin with. I have no problems if the buyer can't pay in a week or something, but after seeing that negative on their feedback, that just worried me.

My question is (sorry for the long explanation to start), would you guys a.) cancel their bid entirely and b.) block them from bidding?

Or would you just risk it and see what happens? There are a total of 12 watchers so far (which I know means absolutely nothing), so the chances of her winning the auction could be slim. But you never know.

Any advice would be appreciated. TIA!

shoulderache · Jul 23rd, 2008, 12:17 PM

With the amounts of bids I'm getting on eBay, I'd give her a chance. If she can't pay with money order, she can't do that again. But, you could always send her a polite message during the bidding process that says something to the effect of "I'm so excited that you bid! But, based on your feedback, I just wanted to make sure that you intend to pay during my specified time period"

ladyisobel · Jul 23rd, 2008, 12:35 PM

i'd probably risk it, you've still get a while to go yet

onegirlcreative · Jul 23rd, 2008, 01:34 PM

This is true. Perhaps I'm jumping the gun. I would hate to cancel her bid(s) and then be stuck with a low ending price. I still have less than 24 hours, so I will wait and see.

Thanks for the advice guys!

LV Rawks · Jul 23rd, 2008, 01:57 PM

I would not say anything and let it ride. What does the rest of her feedback say?

declaredbeauty · Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:53 PM

I'd probably ride it out. I mean the person could be the highest bidder now.. but you have quite a few hours before the auction ends. Besides if most of her feedback is pretty good, this is most likely an isolated incident. And there are always second chance offers.

skigirl73 · Jul 23rd, 2008, 11:46 PM

I'd see what happens and they if she doesn't pay, you can always file a NPB dispute and then do a second chance offer to your next highest bidder. Who really knows what really happened with the other seller with all the crap that goes on on eBay these days....

kimalee · Jul 24th, 2008, 12:43 AM

I think I'd give her a chance - there are so many scammers on eBay that maybe she was the victim of one. The worst that can happen is that she doesn't pay, right? and then you just relist without losing anything...

shoulderache · Jul 24th, 2008, 01:05 AM

So...how's it turning out?

caarlyntryl · Jul 24th, 2008, 01:09 AM

I wouldn't suggest removing the bidder for one NPB. Why? I have been given a NPB strike for an item that I did not even bid on.

onegirlcreative · Jul 24th, 2008, 01:16 AM

Update:

Just wanted to let everybody know that I luckily didn't even have to deal with that bidder. Not that she would have ended up bad, because you never know.

I had someone offer me not much less than my BIN price (which was still up) so I accepted and she paid immediately.

So, in this case, luckily, problem solved. Let's hope she loves the bag as much as I do. I will surely miss it. But, you can't eat your handbag.....

Thanks to all for your wonderful suggestions. I appreciate it.

shoulderache · Jul 24th, 2008, 01:29 AM

Great! I'm so glad that it worked out well!

Jul 23rd, 2008, 12:14 PM	#1
onegirlcreative Job Needed for LV!!! Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,064	Should I remove a bidder who has a NPB in their FB? What would you guys do? I listed my Coach handbag (my favorite one, I might add) because of financial hardship (obviously, why else would I sell it ). It is due to end tomorrow morning, and I just noticed that the current high bidder has a NPB in their FB, but when they left FB for the seller, they claimed that there was apparently a M/O sent and the seller never shipped item. And of course, the seller retaliated by saying the M/O was sent 6 weeks after auction ended. Even though I don't allow money order payments through any of my auctions (PP only), I am afraid that she will end up not paying right away, which would not be good since I am selling it for the money to begin with. I have no problems if the buyer can't pay in a week or something, but after seeing that negative on their feedback, that just worried me. My question is (sorry for the long explanation to start), would you guys a.) cancel their bid entirely and b.) block them from bidding? Or would you just risk it and see what happens? There are a total of 12 watchers so far (which I know means absolutely nothing), so the chances of her winning the auction could be slim. But you never know. Any advice would be appreciated. TIA! __________________ One Girl Creative :: Graphic Design :: Pop Art :: www.onegirlcreative.com

Jul 23rd, 2008, 12:17 PM	#2
shoulderache Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 741	With the amounts of bids I'm getting on eBay, I'd give her a chance. If she can't pay with money order, she can't do that again. But, you could always send her a polite message during the bidding process that says something to the effect of "I'm so excited that you bid! But, based on your feedback, I just wanted to make sure that you intend to pay during my specified time period" __________________ Visit me at http://shoulderache.ecrater.com Always authentic and with no questions asked returns!

Jul 23rd, 2008, 12:35 PM	#3
ladyisobel Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: devon uk Posts: 1,223	i'd probably risk it, you've still get a while to go yet __________________

Jul 23rd, 2008, 01:34 PM	#4
onegirlcreative Job Needed for LV!!! Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,064	This is true. Perhaps I'm jumping the gun. I would hate to cancel her bid(s) and then be stuck with a low ending price. I still have less than 24 hours, so I will wait and see. Thanks for the advice guys! __________________ One Girl Creative :: Graphic Design :: Pop Art :: www.onegirlcreative.com

Jul 23rd, 2008, 01:57 PM	#5
LV Rawks Sofa King Aware Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,226	I would not say anything and let it ride. What does the rest of her feedback say? __________________ *"We cannot change the cards we are dealt,* *just how we play the hand"* *~Randy Pausch*

Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:53 PM	#6
declaredbeauty LV.Chanel.JC <3 Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 579	I'd probably ride it out. I mean the person could be the highest bidder now.. but you have quite a few hours before the auction ends. Besides if most of her feedback is pretty good, this is most likely an isolated incident. And there are always second chance offers. __________________ To Buy List: LV Mahina XL or XXL, Damier Azur Berkeley, Keepall 55 or 60, Galliera GM, Chanel Modern Chain Tote, and Chanel Jumbo Flap XL.

Jul 23rd, 2008, 11:46 PM	#7
skigirl73 Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,161	I'd see what happens and they if she doesn't pay, you can always file a NPB dispute and then do a second chance offer to your next highest bidder. Who really knows what really happened with the other seller with all the crap that goes on on eBay these days.... __________________ 20% off Xengevity for tPF members. Contact me to find out how. www.myxengevity.com/vickibruno

Jul 24th, 2008, 12:43 AM	#8
kimalee slow and steady Joined: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal/Central MA Posts: 10,559	I think I'd give her a chance - there are so many scammers on eBay that maybe she was the victim of one. The worst that can happen is that she doesn't pay, right? and then you just relist without losing anything... __________________

Jul 24th, 2008, 01:05 AM	#9
shoulderache Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 741	So...how's it turning out? __________________ Visit me at http://shoulderache.ecrater.com Always authentic and with no questions asked returns!

Jul 24th, 2008, 01:09 AM	#10
caarlyntryl Fana des chausseurs Joined: Jul 2008 Location: United States Posts: 519	I wouldn't suggest removing the bidder for one NPB. Why? I have been given a NPB strike for an item that I did not even bid on. __________________ Wishlist: CL Trotte Avec Moi, 38 CL Altadama watersnake, 37.5 CL Decolette black or otherwise, 37.5*** CL Very Prive nude, 37.5 Alexander McQueen Python Peep-Toe, 37.5 Jimmy Choo Eliza (black or red), 37.5

Jul 24th, 2008, 01:16 AM	#11
onegirlcreative Job Needed for LV!!! Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,064	Update: Just wanted to let everybody know that I luckily didn't even have to deal with that bidder. Not that she would have ended up bad, because you never know. I had someone offer me not much less than my BIN price (which was still up) so I accepted and she paid immediately. So, in this case, luckily, problem solved. Let's hope she loves the bag as much as I do. I will surely miss it. But, you can't eat your handbag..... Thanks to all for your wonderful suggestions. I appreciate it. __________________ One Girl Creative :: Graphic Design :: Pop Art :: www.onegirlcreative.com

Jul 24th, 2008, 01:29 AM	#12
shoulderache Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 741	Great! I'm so glad that it worked out well! __________________ Visit me at http://shoulderache.ecrater.com Always authentic and with no questions asked returns!