What would you do about a non-communicating ebayer?

rachieface · Jun 21st, 2008, 01:58 AM

I won a bag on the 'bay last night and paid for it thereafter. I asked the seller to reply to me to know she got my payment and she did not. I then messaged again to try and make contact this morning and by the end of the night I still have got nothing.

What kind of time frame should I give before I start worrying? (I don't know if the seller is a PFer, and I mean no offense - I just would like to know my payment was received and the ball was rolling.)

Anyone have some advice or similar situations and how they continued?

Barmakianbags · Jun 21st, 2008, 02:05 AM

Was it a BIN? ALot of people who sell on eBay dont do it full time. So she may not go on her ebay account everyday. Especially if the bags been listed for a while. I say give it a couple days for her to respond. If she doesnt in say 2 more days then try to get her contact number through ebay and give her a call!

spitfire · Jun 21st, 2008, 02:05 AM

I would give it another day or two. What if she hasn't been online?

rachieface · Jun 21st, 2008, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Barmakianbags

Was it a BIN? ALot of people who sell on eBay dont do it full time. So she may not go on her ebay account everyday. Especially if the bags been listed for a while. I say give it a couple days for her to respond. If she doesnt in say 2 more days then try to get her contact number through ebay and give her a call!

Nope, it wasn't a BIN.

I'm probably just jumping the gun with the nerves. Spending a lot of money on the 'bay and not getting immediate responses kind of puts me on the edge a little. I need to

christeeny151 · Jun 21st, 2008, 11:10 AM

I wish there was a way to see if buyers (and sellers) have read their e-mails. Then it won't stress you out if you know they haven't read it yet.

But ya... I'd at least give her a day or two. It's the weekend... maybe she's on vacay!

ladyisobel · Jun 21st, 2008, 02:32 PM

i agree with the others, it is the weekend, don't fret !

sarahkaris · Jun 21st, 2008, 02:44 PM

Give it a few days...then do a file a dispute with paypal.

coachfreak · Jun 21st, 2008, 02:57 PM

Honestly it is the weekend. If my eBay emails were not forwarded to my iPhone I would never check them Fri-Sun and often I ignore them then unless I remember that I have an auction that is ending (but all my stuff is on BIN). Also, since few people would ship on a Sat. I wouldn't expect a response until Monday when they prepare to ship weekend sales. People (like me) like to take the weekends off :)

coachfreak · Jun 21st, 2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sarahkaris

Give it a few days...then do a file a dispute with paypal.

Yes, but you can't open a dispute for a non-received item until 7 (or 10??) days after the auction close.

sarahkaris · Jun 21st, 2008, 03:02 PM

alright, no harm in waiting.

artjen · Jun 22nd, 2008, 12:29 PM

I've won something before, paid right away, emailed them to make sure all was well....and not heard anything back for weeks. It is so aggravating because I felt like I was being scammed. I would wait a few days. After that you could always get the phone number and call the person.

jjyounger · Jun 22nd, 2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by coachfreak

Honestly it is the weekend. If my eBay emails were not forwarded to my iPhone I would never check them Fri-Sun and often I ignore them then unless I remember that I have an auction that is ending (but all my stuff is on BIN). Also, since few people would ship on a Sat. I wouldn't expect a response until Monday when they prepare to ship weekend sales. People (like me) like to take the weekends off :)

Amen, coachfreak!

rachieface: Did you pay through PayPal, and if so, did you not receive a receipt for the item in your email? There should definitely be a receipt in your inbox immediately after paying with PP. If so, you have your receipt and you are covered. Just give her a bit of time to respond, or watch your email to see if you get a shipping notice. Some sellers simply don't communicate. Don't panic.

bebexirene · Jun 22nd, 2008, 02:18 PM

I would say two more days.

Jun 21st, 2008, 01:58 AM	#1
rachieface MJ enlightened <3	What would you do about a non-communicating ebayer? I won a bag on the 'bay last night and paid for it thereafter. I asked the seller to reply to me to know she got my payment and she did not. I then messaged again to try and make contact this morning and by the end of the night I still have got nothing. What kind of time frame should I give before I start worrying? (I don't know if the seller is a PFer, and I mean no offense - I just would like to know my payment was received and the ball was rolling.) Anyone have some advice or similar situations and how they continued? __________________ "I like my money right where I can see it - hanging in my closet!"--Carrie Bradshaw Currently lusting: Marc Jacobs Topaz Quilted Elise Marc Jacobs Spring Street in Purple - got her! "In order to be irreplaceable - one must always be different!" - - Coco Chanel

Jun 21st, 2008, 02:05 AM	#2
Barmakianbags Member Location: So Cal Baby!	Was it a BIN? ALot of people who sell on eBay dont do it full time. So she may not go on her ebay account everyday. Especially if the bags been listed for a while. I say give it a couple days for her to respond. If she doesnt in say 2 more days then try to get her contact number through ebay and give her a call! __________________ Of all the words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: it might have been

Jun 21st, 2008, 11:10 AM	#5
christeeny151 Member	I wish there was a way to see if buyers (and sellers) have read their e-mails. Then it won't stress you out if you know they haven't read it yet. But ya... I'd at least give her a day or two. It's the weekend... maybe she's on vacay! __________________ My Wish List *Ivory or Chiffon Stam (December Graduation Present Maybe?? Fingers Crossed)* MJ Grey Bruna or RM Grey MAM MJ Cherry Klein && of course, a CHRISTINA! (PM me if you see one. Thx!) My Updated Collection (August)

Jun 21st, 2008, 02:32 PM	#6
ladyisobel Member Location: devon uk	i agree with the others, it is the weekend, don't fret ! __________________

Jun 21st, 2008, 02:44 PM	#7
sarahkaris Member	Give it a few days...then do a file a dispute with paypal. __________________ -Sarah Karis

Jun 21st, 2008, 02:05 AM	#3
spitfire Member	I would give it another day or two. What if she hasn't been online?

Jun 21st, 2008, 02:57 PM	#8
coachfreak MUST HAVE TATTERSALL Location: Anywhere there is Coach :)	Honestly it is the weekend. If my eBay emails were not forwarded to my iPhone I would never check them Fri-Sun and often I ignore them then unless I remember that I have an auction that is ending (but all my stuff is on BIN). Also, since few people would ship on a Sat. I wouldn't expect a response until Monday when they prepare to ship weekend sales. People (like me) like to take the weekends off :) __________________ Card carrying member of Coachaholics Anonymous Have you seen my collection??? http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-202157.html Desperately trying to be good

Jun 21st, 2008, 03:02 PM	#10
sarahkaris Member	alright, no harm in waiting. __________________ -Sarah Karis

Jun 22nd, 2008, 12:29 PM	#11
artjen Young @ Art Location: Arizona	I've won something before, paid right away, emailed them to make sure all was well....and not heard anything back for weeks. It is so aggravating because I felt like I was being scammed. I would wait a few days. After that you could always get the phone number and call the person.

Jun 22nd, 2008, 02:18 PM	#13
bebexirene Member Location: brooklyn, new york	I would say two more days. __________________ my current wishlist: - Chanel East/West - Louis Vuitton Manhattan PM - Christian Louboutin Very Prive in Nude - Manolo Blahnik Sederaby in Silver