posted on April 13, 2001 06:19:41 AM new
The past week or so has been unreal for me.
I have never before had so many inpatient buyers. They want there stuff...right now...where is it??
I just don't get it. I got two emails last night like this. I clearly state 10 day holds on items paid by check. I guess these customers can't count. One email last night said "It has awhile since this auction ended, has my stuffed shipped yet?" It was worded a bit different than I put here, in other words, the email was on the rude side. I worded it in a nicer manner for this post.
It is true that it has been "awhile" since the auction ended, however, I only got their money order 2 days ago! So I shipped 2 days ago.
I guess this is just my week for it. I hope next week is better.
posted on April 13, 2001 10:02:20 AM new
I had a buyer email me on 4-6 and said that she mailed payment that day and to be on the lookout for it. Well then on 4-09 I got this really nasty email from her asking why has she not gotten her item yet since she mailed the payment out on the 6th. I kindly wrote back and explained that I has not even gotten the payment yet but would send it out when it does get to me. She then writes back and said that she did not want to be scammed out of her $5.00 since she sent me cash. I laughed out loud when I read this.....anyways I got her payment on 4-12 and sent her a note letting her know payment got here and item was on the way. By the way her envelope was postmarked 4-09...just another day in the life of ebay!!
posted on April 13, 2001 02:05:20 PM new
I have seen that too! TONS of buyers wanting their items sometimes quicker than if I was located on the corner of their street. It is like they expect instant delivery.
Also looking around eBay I see more negatives than ever before and some from really good sellers. People are getting more neg-hungry.
posted on April 13, 2001 02:30:05 PM new
You think you have an inpatient buyer? I got an email last night from a guy who bid on an auction that doesn't close for 3 more days, He wants to pay now, and have me "cross ship" (Newby with (0) feedback) before I get the money.
I sent him an email and asked him:
1.What if you get out bid?
2. What if the price goes up (like I think it will) before the auction is over.
3. Why bid on 10 day auctions if you are in that big of a hurry?
Told him he has to wait till the auction is over. The internet is quick, but this "I want it RIGHT NOW" attitude some people have is enough to make me pull my hair.
