micmic66
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posted on October 16, 2002 10:07:47 AM new
I had an item end a week ago for $71. The high bidder emailed me and stated that her nephew (pass the blame) by mistake typed $75 in as a bid instead of $55 therefore bringing the price to $71. She explained to me that she is willing to pay $47 (her previous high amount) but not $71. Now she wont even reply to my emails even after I agreed to sell the item for $47. For some reason this one has me &%$#@^%$!! Should I drop the NEG?
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trai
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posted on October 16, 2002 10:17:54 AM new
Give it the proper time, then file for your fees. I would not waste anymore time on them.
Relist, put them on your bidder and email block. Then if you feel its worth your while, then you can neg them as deadbeats.
Just remember that the neg route is a two way street.
Never let your feelings get in the way.
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jensmome
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posted on October 16, 2002 11:01:09 AM new
If it's been a week start the FVF refund process. It's pretty clear that the buyer isn't going to follow through. The bid confirmation page and "you are bidding on" e-mail would allow the "nephew" to either fix the amount or retract the bid as long as it wasn't a snipe.
Keep in mind that three different FVF refunds caused by a buyer gets them NARU. Depending on the number of FB the neg won't do anything except warn others and may leave you open to retaliation. Personally, I neg as a warning to other sellers. Others don't.
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ahc3
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posted on October 16, 2002 11:13:20 AM new
well, that is a first for me. I would in no way consider selling for less - I would not neg, but I would block and file FVF, and might even forward to safeharbor beacuse this one is too much...
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jensmome
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posted on October 16, 2002 11:24:10 AM new
You might want to CYA by sending her on last e-mail saying the deal is off since she 1) hasn't replied to your e-mails and 2) refuses to honor the original terms. That way, should you have to involve eBay you have proof that you rescinded the $47 offer.
Just curious but what does her FB look like??
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twelvepole
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posted on October 16, 2002 11:38:11 AM new
Yes,
She is not following through even when you are kind enough to let her out of $24.
Just be non-emotional and state the facts, you may get one in return, but people would be smart enough to know it was BS.
You could even put a little paragraph on your about me page to explain if you get negged.
Ain't Life Grand... 
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stormypetr
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posted on October 17, 2002 04:31:27 PM new
I've gotten to the point that I don't believe anything a bidder says anymore. I've got a bidder right now that bid on 9/21 and said they were sending payment. I filed a complaint on 10/6. Low and behold, 9 days later they say they were in the hospital and can they pay in Nov. I offer them an additional 5 days since they are obviously now out of the hospital and can take care of business. I even accept checks. Odds that I get it? 1 in 100. I have not heard from them since.
It is kind hearted sellers that let them off the hook that make them think they can lie and get out of buying what they bid on. If someone wants to get out of my bid and they are willing to pay ALL of my fees, I am quite willing. Otherwise, it is the complaint and the neg.
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LuckyGiftsandTreasures
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posted on October 17, 2002 04:43:44 PM new
File NPB FVF and then NUKE them eerrrr I mean Neg them
You can accomplish more with a kind word and a shillelagh than you can with just a kind word.
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hair2dye4
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posted on October 17, 2002 09:51:36 PM new
MEE TOO I have one what do I do?
I just got a neutral on an item, my feedback is always great, great item fast shipping just as described etc..
Now a neutral just say's not as described but great price.
I noticed she is also a seller and buyer small time 160 pos 2 neg. I wrote and asked why she did not email me and let me know there was a problem, as I value customer service. should I just forget it, or neg or neutral back because I can?
Thanks I don't like rude people....geez
I also have some NPB's to file, lying cheating...anyway
Thanks
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sparkz
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posted on October 17, 2002 10:03:56 PM new
Hair,
Give her a big fat neg! Any jerk that will not attempt to work it out first and jumps to the neg or neutral button(same thing as far as I'm concerned) doesn't deserve the courtesy of anything less than a neg. Warn other sellers that she will blindside them with bad FB.
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
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uaru
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posted on October 17, 2002 10:15:36 PM new
micmic66 For some reason this one has me &%$#@^%$!! Should I drop the NEG?
Filing the NPB makes business sense. That will get back your FVF's and it will put the buyer one step closer to being NARU'd.
Leaving a neg won't get you any money back, and it doesn't have a bearing on getting the buyer NARU'd. The buyer may decide to retaliate, and there's nothing you can do about that.
If you make business decisions on calm, cool, thought and not emotions you'll probably have a better business.
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