posted on May 23, 2001 07:59:22 PM new
Is it against Ebay's regulations to offer an item to the second highest bidder if the first bidder fails to follow through? Thanks!
posted on May 23, 2001 08:39:36 PM new
It is my understanding this is the normal course of events. You probably should fill out the nonpaying bidder form. Since they have changed the rules, this may be required to get the 2nd high bidders email addy (if you don't have it already.) Necessary, too, if you want to have even a chance at posting feedback for the 2nd party.
posted on May 23, 2001 09:00:57 PM new
From what I have read on eBay's threaded boards, this is the procedure many sellers are recommending, with eBay's concurrence:
As soon as you are certain that the high bidder turned into a deadbeat, contact the underbidder and ask if they are interested in purchasing it because the high bidder backed out (typically, the item is offered at the underbidder's bid).
If underbidder agrees, seller relists the item - either open it at the agreed-upon price, or with a Buy-It-Now. Seller can also use the Pre-Approve Bidder function (so that only that person can bid/BIN on the item).
The person then BINs the auction and ends it, or bids and the seller ends it. The transaction is then completed as a regular one, with the listing being covered by eBay and feedback can be exchanged.
Concurrently, the seller files an NPB/FVF on the first auction, so the deadbeat gets a black mark and the seller doesn't have to pay an unnecessary final value fee. The seller is out the insertion fee for the second listing (but, if Buy-It-Now is used, the seller can open it with a minimum bid and minimal listing fee.
escandyo: The seller and underbidder can never exchange feedback, regardless of whether the NPB/FVF process was completed; only the high bidder and seller can exchange feedback.
posted on May 23, 2001 10:04:32 PM new
With the tightening of the thumb screws on sellers (smaller ones especially) do you really think so many will be so concerned with Ebay getting their "fair share" of the shrinking pie?
As time goes on, it's really turning into an "every man for himself" proposition.
Given the shoddy treatment of some users, I don't feel the slightest bit guilty cutting as many side deals as possible and, that's right, keeping ALL of the profits.
I love how the good guys play by all the rules...and get screwed. But I guess they sleep better at night. LOL!!
I sleep fine and will continue to.
So will Meg.
Yes, it is Ebay's game, but they ARE NOT Ebay's marbles, and eventually, when the other kids get tired of Ebay changing the rules to win even more marbles, the other kids will take their marbles and go home. And little Ebay will be left alone, playing with itself.
posted on May 23, 2001 10:12:15 PM new
Where does it say you have to relist it and email your 2nd highest bidder to go bid on it??
And pay another round of listing and FVF fees.
That is just plain cheesy.
I would and have just simply emailed the 2nd highest bidder and say hey the guy who out bid you disappeared if you are still interested in the widget let me know.
A simple check on the bid history will tell you who was next in line.
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posted on May 24, 2001 07:03:38 AM new
Unless I am mistaken, the email addys of the bidders are available to the seller only until the close of the auction, at which time you are able to access only the high bidders addy. Of course, that doesn't stop you from sending a note via Ebays mail transfer. Otherwise, you'd have to grab the addy while the auction is still running. Who has time for that with, especially with snipeware out?
