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lightpinkdaisy · Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:52 AM

Hi all,
I sold some kid's stuff on eBay: auctions closed on Oct, 28th and until now 5 out of 10 people did not pay. I sent them an invoice the next day and a gentle reminder yesterday and heard nothing from them. Nothing at all from all five of them! Do they just think they can get away with bidding and not paying since I can't leave a negative for them?
Sorry, just ranting...

Thank you for listening.

CeeJay · Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:28 AM

Sadly, this seems to be a trend ever since eBay eliminated the Seller's feedback. I put up a bracelet which someone bid on, never paid ... happened a 2nd time ... and then a 3rd time (different people)! You can still report them as NPB (non-paying bidder), which is your only recourse (sadly). The other thing that I've done - I put them on my "exclusion" list, meaning that they are not able to bid on any of my items again. Most of the buyers don't realize how time consuming eBay can be and the fees that are assessed the seller. Do make sure that you file to have the fees refunded to you since the folks didn't pay.

Good luck!

gidramom · Nov 2nd, 2009, 07:26 AM

The time frame of filing NPB is now 4 days from the end of Auction. File NPB and let eBay deal with them. Many buyers have not aware of the change and they might be playing in the old rule (7days). Sorry, it's really sucks.

ashtray-girl · Nov 2nd, 2009, 08:03 AM

I always give the ppl 7 days for paying, because sometimes they forget that they bid on something( I'm not talking about expensive bags or shoes

) and don't check their ebay-account (happend to me once

) and I think one week is still a short and comfortable period for both seller and buyer.
but I would def file a report after one week ( if bidder doesn't respond to messages). . .

hotshot · Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by gidramom

The time frame of filing NPB is now 4 days from the end of Auction. File NPB and let eBay deal with them. Many buyers have not aware of the change and they might be playing in the old rule (7days). Sorry, it's really sucks.

^ agree and absolutely file a NPB

lightpinkdaisy · Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:38 AM

Thank you all for your replies!
2 more finally paid. I will wait for the other three till tomorrow and than file NPB. Just wondering if I can make a second chance offer immediately or wait for 4 more days for the original buyers to respond?

olialm1 · Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:55 AM

2 words: buyer requirements.
Your best friend from now on.

lightpinkdaisy · Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by olialm1

2 words: buyer requirements.
Your best friend from now on.

Thank you for your advice. I am not sure if it will be of any help: actually the first person who paid had a 0 feedback and those who have not paid by now had + 50 100% positive feedback. So you never know...

karmenzsofia · Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:52 AM

You can file NPBs kuz it's been four days, but most people still think they have seven days to pay, and it hasn't been seven days.

momofgirls · Nov 2nd, 2009, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by karmenzsofia

You can file NPBs kuz it's been four days, but most people still think they have seven days to pay, and it hasn't been seven days.

Good to know, I thought it was seven days.

chloehandbags · Nov 2nd, 2009, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by lightpinkdaisy

Do they just think they can get away with bidding and not paying since I can't leave a negative for them?

Yes, I guess so?

It's made no difference to my behaviour, as a buyer, but I suppose some people feel they can now do what they like?

Sadly, I do totally understand why eBay got rid of sellers' right to leave fb, as so many bad sellers were, automatically, leaving retaliatory negatives for any buyer who dared to leave them a justified neg.

However, in the case of buyers who bid and don't pay and especially, in the case of buyers who scam, it seems very unfair that sellers aren't allowed to leave negs.

Really, I think there should be some way of blocking/removing seller's retaliatory/probably retailiatory negs, but leaving the obviously justified ones.

chloehandbags · Nov 2nd, 2009, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by momofgirls

Good to know, I thought it was seven days.

It was until very recently.

boracaysun · Nov 2nd, 2009, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by momofgirls

Good to know, I thought it was seven days.

I think the four day policy started on October 1st.
But yes, i have had buyers who totally forgot about their bids. It wasn't until after I filed the NPB, then all of a sudden they pay. Some were embarrassed to have forgotten. Others really just use the days to stretch it until they can have the funds available.

chiaosy · Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:09 PM

Wait till your hear this...
One buyer just decide not to buy the next day after he won the bid, and he threatened me" do not email me anymore or I'll report your harrasment to the police"
By harrasment he meant me asking him to pay for the item he bids.

chloehandbags · Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:22 PM

^ Oh, good grief!

I'd love to be a fly on the wall when the police received a phonecall about something like that!

Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:52 AM	#1
lightpinkdaisy OP Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 260	What's wrong with people? 5 non-payers out of 10 items sold. Hi all, I sold some kid's stuff on eBay: auctions closed on Oct, 28th and until now 5 out of 10 people did not pay. I sent them an invoice the next day and a gentle reminder yesterday and heard nothing from them. Nothing at all from all five of them! Do they just think they can get away with bidding and not paying since I can't leave a negative for them? Sorry, just ranting... Thank you for listening.
lightpinkdaisy OP Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 260

Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:28 AM	#2
CeeJay Bal Boobie-licious Joined: Dec 2005 Location: A Yank Posts: 3,250	Sadly, this seems to be a trend ever since eBay eliminated the Seller's feedback. I put up a bracelet which someone bid on, never paid ... happened a 2nd time ... and then a 3rd time (different people)! You can still report them as NPB (non-paying bidder), which is your only recourse (sadly). The other thing that I've done - I put them on my "exclusion" list, meaning that they are not able to bid on any of my items again. Most of the buyers don't realize how time consuming eBay can be and the fees that are assessed the seller. Do make sure that you file to have the fees refunded to you since the folks didn't pay. Good luck!
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 07:26 AM	#3
gidramom Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 473	The time frame of filing NPB is now 4 days from the end of Auction. File NPB and let eBay deal with them. Many buyers have not aware of the change and they might be playing in the old rule (7days). Sorry, it's really sucks.
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 08:03 AM	#4
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:38 AM	#6
lightpinkdaisy OP Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 260	Thank you all for your replies! 2 more finally paid. I will wait for the other three till tomorrow and than file NPB. Just wondering if I can make a second chance offer immediately or wait for 4 more days for the original buyers to respond?
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:55 AM	#7
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:52 AM	#9
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:09 PM	#14
chiaosy Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 87	Wait till your hear this... One buyer just decide not to buy the next day after he won the bid, and he threatened me" do not email me anymore or I'll report your harrasment to the police" By harrasment he meant me asking him to pay for the item he bids.
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:22 PM	#15
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