ebabestreasures
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posted on February 8, 2009 05:29:05 AM new
I have a NPB on a $150 item for a FP listing. I started the dispute and a few days later the buyer contacted me (by way of the message board) saying that his wife had to have a C section and they wouldn't be able to complete the transaction.
I fully understand that things like this happen so I was going to close the dispute stating that we agreed not to complete. I found out that I can't do that as he did not respond to the dispute yet. I then wrote him asking that he do that but never heard back.
The time is up or very close to it now.
I hate to have a strike filed against him but I also don't want to pay ebay the FVF of $15 or so for something that I didn't sell.
If I file for my FVF, can I go back and remove the strike?
If he were to leave me a negative - would my removing the strike cause me to be unable to remove it?
Has anyone had this type of problem?
TIA
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alldings
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posted on February 8, 2009 07:47:24 AM new
No never had this problem and if I did I would file for FVF and move on.
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zippy2dah
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posted on February 8, 2009 09:55:48 AM new
Did he explain how the C-Section precludes following through on his obligation?
I'm curious to hear the rest of the bogus story. It might be something I can use when the power company comes calling.
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LtRay
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posted on February 8, 2009 10:10:21 AM new
ebabe, I understand your reluctance to give him a strike but in this instance it is no longer about him and his personal problems, it is about you and your business. Complete your NPB with "no contact from bidder" and in the comments section you can explain why you did so if you feel so inclined. You can even send him an email explaining why you had to complete the FVF request.
Maybe he will get around to reading it one day and understand. Maybe not. Does not matter.
You have let this issue take up too much of your personal energy. Do what needs to be done and move on. It appears he already has.
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ebabestreasures
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posted on February 8, 2009 10:12:18 AM new
I assumed it was the expense?
Doesn't sound like you guys believe him? I think I do. He is also a seller so he should know the way it works now. What does he have to gain by making up a story.
Also, all his ebay activity has stopped.
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on February 8, 2009 10:14:04 AM new
I hate to have a strike filed against him
Why?
If it's his third strike and he gets kicked off eBay, that's all to the good, right?
If it's his first, what's the harm?
And if it's his first and he has a history of good behavior, eBay may remove it if he asks.
Gather round, little campers. Aunt Fluffy has a story:
Once upon a time there was an eBay buyer/seller who won a bunch of auctions and sent off payment, then got on a cruise ship bound for the wilds of Alaska. Unfortunately the buyer forgot to pay for one auction. On her return she found she had an unpaid item strike. She contacted eBay, explained the situation and the strike was removed. End of story. Now drink your cocoa and go to bed.
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zippy2dah
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posted on February 8, 2009 10:20:32 AM new
"What does he have to gain by making up a story. "
Sympathy.
And hey! It looks like it's working!
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shagmidmod
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posted on February 8, 2009 10:26:13 AM new
i would look at his bid history and see if he was still bidding on other items.
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LtRay
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posted on February 8, 2009 10:37:02 AM new
I did not say I do not believe his story. Things happen, we all have problems. It is nice when we try to help each other but the point is, how long do YOU want to let HIS problem be your problem? And is caring about his problem worth $15 to you?
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zippy2dah
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posted on February 8, 2009 10:37:54 AM new
Ebabe already said his activity has stopped though unless she is privy to all his IDs, it's impossible to know for sure.
Even if he has stopped bidding and selling, what on earth does that have to do with paying for this listing?
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ebabestreasures
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posted on February 8, 2009 11:26:14 AM new
LtRay - our post crossed so I wasn't referring to you.
I guess I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt.
I'll file for my FVF, that's for sure but I wish there was a way I could do it without giving him the strike.
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roadsmith
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posted on February 8, 2009 12:00:13 PM new
I'd contact a couple of his other sellers and ask if they've had problems with him.
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shagmidmod
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posted on February 8, 2009 03:17:21 PM new
I would file for the FVF and consider emailing him at the same time with an explanation why you had no choice to do so. If he doesn't want the item b/c of his situation, that is understandable. Making you cough up $15 because of it, isn't. He can pay you $15.00 for the fees lost if he wants it reversed. You did him a favor by understanding his reason for non-payment. He should be equally as courteous in understanding $15.00 is $15.00. The thing most bidders don't understand when they scream bloody murder about a FVF warning is that most sellers aren't huge corporations that could care less about $15.00. They think we do this to get back at them for non-payment... which in my case is partially true. lol.
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