Very strange buyer... advice please...

TinksDelite · Jul 24th, 2008, 09:36 PM

I had a piece of jewelry as a BIN or BO; I started getting messages (not offers) from this person asking me if I'd accept $100 for them. I politely responded to the first two but I got two more... I finally responded "I'm not sure why you keep asking if I'll accept $100 for them, I've already responded that it's a bit too low." Then she submits a best offer of $110. Probably should have just declined but her feedback is in the 200's at 100%. So I counter for $150, she accepts & pays right away. Then today I get two more messages saying the exact same thing. "Please do not leave feedback"... this has me perplexed, so I respond "Why not? I can only leave positive!" They respond back "just please do not leave feedback do not ask why just do not leave feedback."

What the heck?! Why?! I'm really not feeling warm & fuzzy about sending these off tomorrow.

WWYD??

onegirlcreative · Jul 24th, 2008, 09:39 PM

I wouldn't even know how to speculate on that one. I can't imagine why she wouldn't want feedback, especially since you can only give positive.

The ONLY thing I can think of is her husband checks her feedback/ID and sees what she's spending, and must have her on a tight leash. Otherwise, I honestly cannot see why.

Mom2Pat · Jul 24th, 2008, 09:40 PM

Sounds a bit strange to me too, but I suspect that the item is a gift for somebody who also has access to the eBay account and will see the feedback along with the item description and most likely the price too. That is my guess, but in this crazy world, who really knows.

TinksDelite · Jul 24th, 2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by onegirlcreative

I wouldn't even know how to speculate on that one. I can't imagine why she wouldn't want feedback, especially since you can only give positive.

The ONLY thing I can think of is her husband checks her feedback/ID and sees what she's spending, and must have her on a tight leash. Otherwise, I honestly cannot see why.

I thought that too... but all he needs to do is check her ID for recent bids so feedback alone wouldn't get her caught.

LegacyGirl · Jul 24th, 2008, 09:42 PM

It's either a gift or she doesn't want her SO to know what she's spending... that's what it sounds like to me at least...

LegacyGirl · Jul 24th, 2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TinksDelite

I thought that too... but all he needs to do is check her ID for recent bids so feedback alone wouldn't get her caught.

He'd have to access to that.. she might have her own account

LegacyGirl · Jul 24th, 2008, 09:43 PM

Or she could just be crazy

onegirlcreative · Jul 24th, 2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TinksDelite

I thought that too... but all he needs to do is check her ID for recent bids so feedback alone wouldn't get her caught.

That's true, unless he doesn't have her password, and then he wouldn't be able to go into her account, only her feedback.

But perhaps the gift thing makes more sense. Maybe it's a gift and she's afraid the recipient will find out she purchased it on eBay. Some people may get offended by that, instead of going to a department store.

It's an odd request, I'll grant you that. If you ever do find out, please do share. I'm really curious!

TinksDelite · Jul 24th, 2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by onegirlcreative

That's true, unless he doesn't have her password, and then he wouldn't be able to go into her account, only her feedback.

But perhaps the gift thing makes more sense. Maybe it's a gift and she's afraid the recipient will find out she purchased it on eBay. Some people may get offended by that, instead of going to a department store.

It's an odd request, I'll grant you that. If you ever do find out, please do share. I'm really curious!

No.. you don't need there password, if you have someones ID you can check what anyone has been bidding on.. through the Advanced Search function, not to mention Goofbay, Toolhaus etc....

TinksDelite · Jul 24th, 2008, 09:46 PM

BTW I hope they aren't a gift.. they were a fixer upper pair with a missing stone.

LegacyGirl · Jul 24th, 2008, 09:48 PM

OMG I had no idea anyone could see what you've been bidding on... that's just creepy.

TinksDelite · Jul 24th, 2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LegacyGirl

OMG I had no idea anyone could see what you've been bidding on... that's just creepy.

Maybe it's that simple then.. maybe they didn't know that either & they think they are hiding their purchases from someone!

or she's just crazy!

bulletproofsoul · Jul 24th, 2008, 09:54 PM

She may want to "flip" (resell) and doesn't want a trail.

onegirlcreative · Jul 24th, 2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bulletproofsoul

She may want to "flip" (resell) and doesn't want a trail.

I guess all of these suggestions are logical.

However, if she wanted to "flip" then she should open a second eBay ID/account so they're completely separate. I have two different IDs so I can do different types of selling and buying. But I know a lot of sellers will do that. Purchase something on eBay and then resell it in one of their other stores or accounts, and the buyer is not the wiser.

I guess we may never know the real reason...

shoulderache · Jul 24th, 2008, 10:49 PM

I flip stuff on eBay, and I do it all off of the same account. Maybe she just doesn't have the patience to wait until stuff in inaccessible in her feedback and doesn't think that bidders will use the advanced search feature.

I've had bidders request not to leave feedback until after a specific date, and I suspect that is because they didn't want to "found out." Not leaving feedback isn't that unusual of a request.

Jul 24th, 2008, 09:36 PM	#1
TinksDelite Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 809	I had a piece of jewelry as a BIN or BO; I started getting messages (not offers) from this person asking me if I'd accept $100 for them. I politely responded to the first two but I got two more... I finally responded "I'm not sure why you keep asking if I'll accept $100 for them, I've already responded that it's a bit too low." Then she submits a best offer of $110. Probably should have just declined but her feedback is in the 200's at 100%. So I counter for $150, she accepts & pays right away. Then today I get two more messages saying the exact same thing. "Please do not leave feedback"... this has me perplexed, so I respond "Why not? I can only leave positive!" They respond back "just please do not leave feedback do not ask why just do not leave feedback." What the heck?! Why?! I'm really not feeling warm & fuzzy about sending these off tomorrow. WWYD?? __________________ ~Christine~

Jul 24th, 2008, 09:39 PM	#2
onegirlcreative "Bond, James Bond" Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 936	I wouldn't even know how to speculate on that one. I can't imagine why she wouldn't want feedback, especially since you can only give positive. The ONLY thing I can think of is her husband checks her feedback/ID and sees what she's spending, and must have her on a tight leash. Otherwise, I honestly cannot see why. __________________ One Girl Creative :: Graphic Design :: Pop Art :: www.onegirlcreative.com

Jul 24th, 2008, 09:42 PM	#5
LegacyGirl Legally Blonde Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 523	It's either a gift or she doesn't want her SO to know what she's spending... that's what it sounds like to me at least... __________________ Come check out my collection on Flicker!!

Jul 24th, 2008, 09:43 PM	#7
LegacyGirl Legally Blonde Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 523	Or she could just be crazy __________________ Come check out my collection on Flicker!!

Jul 24th, 2008, 09:46 PM	#10
TinksDelite Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 809	BTW I hope they aren't a gift.. they were a fixer upper pair with a missing stone. __________________ ~Christine~

Jul 24th, 2008, 09:40 PM	#3
Mom2Pat Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 33	Sounds a bit strange to me too, but I suspect that the item is a gift for somebody who also has access to the eBay account and will see the feedback along with the item description and most likely the price too. That is my guess, but in this crazy world, who really knows.

Jul 24th, 2008, 09:48 PM	#11
LegacyGirl Legally Blonde Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 523	OMG I had no idea anyone could see what you've been bidding on... that's just creepy. __________________ Come check out my collection on Flicker!!

Jul 24th, 2008, 09:54 PM	#13
bulletproofsoul Chanelegant Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Viva! Las Vegas Posts: 2,830	She may want to "flip" (resell) and doesn't want a trail. __________________ Please feel free to view my wedding photos! (New link with professional photos) http://picasaweb.google.com/bulletpr...ndGinaSWedding

Jul 24th, 2008, 10:49 PM	#15
shoulderache Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 737	I flip stuff on eBay, and I do it all off of the same account. Maybe she just doesn't have the patience to wait until stuff in inaccessible in her feedback and doesn't think that bidders will use the advanced search feature. I've had bidders request not to leave feedback until after a specific date, and I suspect that is because they didn't want to "found out." Not leaving feedback isn't that unusual of a request. __________________ Visit me at http://shoulderache.ecrater.com Always authentic and with no questions asked returns!