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RobesonRobeson Posts: 272
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I am new at selling and need some advice. I had some cards end yesterday, a 1973 team checklist . A new buyer with 0 feedback bid and won for $12.50. When I checked my messages last night, There was one from him saying he had problems in life and needed to retract his 3 bids. It was from 18 minutes or so before the end of the auction.

Is it better to relist and give him a negative or offer a second chance to the underbidder.

Any help or advice would be great.
Scott

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  • jimq112jimq112 Posts: 3,511 ✭✭✭
    Sounds like buyer's remorse. Offer it to the backup bidder if you want to sell it for less, file a non-paying bidder complaint. The fees aren't much on a $12 sale.

    Guaranteed if you neg him you'll get a neg back.
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  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    We all have problems in life. Try and use the 2nd offer thingy, if not recoup your fees and file a NPB.

    Steve
    Good for you.
  • cravetoppscravetopps Posts: 1,134
    $12.50.... I hope I never come to that but at least he communicated with you. I agree with Steve. NO Neg for this poor soul. Give him the benefit of the doubt this time. Hopefully he'll bounce back.
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  • dpfitzelldpfitzell Posts: 144
    good luck on selling on ebay, it can be a very rewarding experience, try to stay away from those negs. If you give someone a neg they will react with a neg. If you are new and have a neg it really stinks. I have 100% on ebay I sell on and off but their are many times someone deserved a neg but i let it go to save my feedback score from being destroyed, The feedback system is flawed but i dont see any other way of them doing it. And Mabye he is telling the truth and every body deserves a break once and a while. Dave
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  • RobesonRobeson Posts: 272
    Thanks for the help, I offered the second chance thing to the next bidder. If not, I will just relist. No negative, Life is too short to battle over trading negatives. Thanks again
  • dpfitzelldpfitzell Posts: 144
    good luck image
    hi to all

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    Jordan #d cards,

    Wanted: Bill Quackenbush cards
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  • Alfonz24Alfonz24 Posts: 3,114 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i> The feedback system is flawed but i dont see any other way of them doing it. >>



    I wish they would go to a blind feedback period. e.g. You leave feedback, but it is not posted until the other party leaves feedback or a set time expires and feedback cannot be let.
    #LetsGoSwitzerlandThe Man Who Does Not Read Has No Advantage Over the Man Who Cannot Read. The biggest obstacle to progress is a habit of “buying what we want and begging for what we need.”You get the Freedom you fight for and get the Oppression you deserve.
  • jmbkb4jmbkb4 Posts: 2,963


    << <i>I am new at selling and need some advice. I had some cards end yesterday, a 1973 team checklist . A new buyer with 0 feedback bid and won for $12.50. When I checked my messages last night, There was one from him saying he had problems in life and needed to retract his 3 bids. It was from 18 minutes or so before the end of the auction.

    Is it better to relist and give him a negative or offer a second chance to the underbidder.

    Any help or advice would be great.
    Scott >>



    I'd just do the second chance offer. It's faster and free to try. If that doesn't work, you can always relist. But don't forget to get the fees back from the NPB by filing a NPB (non-paying bidder) claim...
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