posted on November 12, 2000 07:32:04 PM
I have a few auctions ending soon like in the next 45 to 60 minutes. I just got this e-mail from a guy who bid on one of my books. It kind of ticks me off "
Hello, I have a bid in on a book entitled "---" with you. The problem is that I also just won another bid on a book just like it. I don't need two of them but to be fair to you I would like to use this bid on the book entitled "----" for the same price which does not have a bid as of yet. If it does not get a bid, would you be willing to send me the "----" book instead of the "---" book?
Anyway I just wanted to know what you all would do. He states to be fair to me? Well, if he was thinking ay all about being fair he would not have bid on two of the same items when he only needs one, hedgeing his odds. You ask me it is very unethical. The other book he wants to trade it for mostly likely won't go on Ebay at this point. I put it up just to see. However, I know it will go on Yahoo because I have 2 regular customers there that buy them. I think this guy has some bids on my other books also. What do you think of his above practice? and what would you do?
posted on November 12, 2000 07:36:19 PM
Hi. I hate it when people bid on several of the same item. I had an auction for a vintage doll end recently and now the lady who won it has bid on 5 more (at last count it could be more by now) of the same kind, and hasn't paid her billpoint invoice. I guess eBay is a game for some people. How is this persons feedback? My doll bidder has 0 of course.
fonze
[ edited by fonze on Nov 12, 2000 07:37 PM ]
posted on November 12, 2000 07:38:24 PM
First of all, the guy was wrong to bid on two auctions for the same item. On the other hand, if you're doubtful about the prospects of selling the "other" book, you might wish to consider his offer. You might be able to sell this book to him and the other one to the 2nd highest bidder, saving you having to give him a neg and risk retaliation (I don't know how important this is to you) as well as being able to sell both books in one swoop without having to relist and jump through eBay's FVF hoops. Of course you're certainly within your rights should you decide to decline and deal with him as a deadbeat. Just MO...
[ edited by abingdoncomputers on Nov 12, 2000 07:40 PM ]
posted on November 12, 2000 07:39:18 PM
At least he is upfront about what is going on and still wants to buy from you. I'd sell him the other book. He could just go in and retract his bid, but rather he tried to make it ok with you.
