posted on October 7, 2001 10:32:41 AM
I have contacted the second highest bidder on one of my auctions because the winner decided she bid beyond her means. Anyhow, I used the contact a member link through ebay and offered the item to the second highest bidder at their bid price.
I'm assuming this is allowed?
I received a copy of the email that was sent and it mentioned to beware of spam and outside sales.
So I'm wondering if I was even suppose to proceed this way? From the warnings that were included in the email it would appear that I'm trying to conduct an outside sale. ?
posted on October 7, 2001 11:46:36 AM
Actually, you are not allowed to offer anything, outside of Ebay. Selling AFTER auction closes is considered "outside" of Ebay.
If the second-highest bidder were to play by the rules, (and some do), he/she could turn you over to Safe Harbour, and you could get suspended.
Edited spelling Gosh Shosh
Moi
[ edited by shoshanah on Oct 7, 2001 11:48 AM ]
posted on October 7, 2001 11:58:51 AM
The original poster is not trying to make an off-site sale! You are allowed to contact the second high bidder if the first high bidder refuses to complete the sale.
posted on October 7, 2001 12:24:57 PM
"Personal Offers can be sent to any one of the under bidders if the winning bidder does not complete a purchase. "
So don't believe everything you read on this board.
posted on October 7, 2001 02:03:21 PM
By all means, this is perfectly legal.
Ebay does not care as long as they get their
$$$$$
Winning Bidder's bid=100.00
The Seller pays listing and FVF fees.
Second bidder bid's $95.00
Seller pays listing and FVF fees
There is an option on ebay to file for a partail FVF refund because you sold the item to another bidder at a lower cost. You would get a refund on the FVF for the difference ($5.00) between $100 and $95.
Here is the big NO NO!!!
Ebay will get very mad if you file for a
FULL FVF fee for the auction
AND still sell to the second-highest bidder.
Why? Ebay will not get $$$ on this sale
that took place. As long as you only file for a partial FVF fee, they still earn money!!!'
Sometimes I feel that all ebay cares about
is $$$$
posted on October 7, 2001 06:31:12 PM
Thanks for your insights.
The second highest bidder would like to purchase the item. Now my understanding is that I file a fee adjustment for the actual selling price. Will I also be able to exchanange feedback with this second highest bidder?
