I have some low feedback bidders on my eBay auctions, should I be worried?

commoncents05

One has a feedback score of 1 and the other has one of 4, with one neg. Both haven't bought on eBay in a long time, the one with 1 hasn't done anything in over 2 years, and the other one it has been about 6 months. Should I be worried? Thanks in advance for the help.

-Paul

fc

i would not worry. just get the check and sit on it for a few days
then ship the goods. their money is just as good as any other persons.

Russ

No reason to worry.

Russ, NCNE

MajorDuty

Cancel their bids then block them.

I'm only half kidding.

291fifth

The largest single sale I ever made on eBay was to a buyer with a feedback of 3. There was no problem completing the transaction.

Just be careful. Don't be hostile.

flaminio

Why worry? If they win, either they'll pay, or they won't. If they don't, don't ship the goods. You're out a bit on eBay fees, but it's not the end of the world.

And most likely, they'll pay, and positive feedback will be left all around, and the world gets a little bit better...

BowTieCoins2

I don't worry about that, I always look forward to trying to make their early eBay experiences pleasant.

Outhaul

You were a low FB bidder at one time.

tincup

I never get too hung up on low feedback buyers.... everyone has to start out low at some point. You just make sure you do not ship until good payment is assured.

Now... if they have a number of negative feedbacks, that can make a difference.

BowTieCoins2

Now... if they have a number of negative feedback's, that can make a difference.

That one doesn't bother me either, I fig its just more of a challenge. Wouldn't be a hole lots of fun if it were easy. To me anyway.

tincup

<< <i>Now... if they have a number of negative feedback's, that can make a difference.

That one doesn't bother me either, I fig its just more of a challenge. Would be a hole lots of fun if it were easy. To me anyway. >>



I agree with you! I just take a little longer to make sure the money is good. The coin doesn't leave until I'm sure I'm paid!

BobaFett72

It never hurts to send a friendly email. Low ranked Ebayer with no activity over several years? usually thats red flags when they are selling stuff, why not when they are buying?

Scavenger

When you're the seller they have to send payment before you ship the item. If you're the buyer dealing with low/negative feedback you are the one sending the payment to them, they may not ship the package among other things.
As long as you receive payment first, you cant lose.

291fifth

When I started on eBay seven years ago, the first thing I bid on was a Red Book with a special cover. My bid was no more than $10. The seller immediately canceled my bid. I bid again, he cancelled my bid again. I contacted him and asked for an explaination. He went into a long-winded response about how a new bidder didn't pay him, etc. I bid again and won the item for about $7.50. The transaction was completed without any further difficulty. I never bid on any of the seller's items again.

PerryHall

<< <i>As long as you receive payment first, you cant lose. >>



.......unless he does a paypal charge back.

thisnamztaken

My experience has been that if the item is good quality, fairly priced, and somewhat popular or "in demand", the newbies usually get either outbid during the week, or sniped out of the running at the last 10 seconds anyway.

So in short - not to worry.

NumisOxide

Everyone has to start somewhere. I wouldn't worry.

MORGANHUNTER2

as I have been told MANY times here on the board- Relax it will all come out to the good.

But as a seller- when you do recieve GOOD payment - make sure you ship in a timely manner, there are some of US that would like our item in a timely manner - not waitng 4 weeks for it to be delivered, especially if we are allowed to use Paypal(via the auction posting of course)- then you have to follow the guidelines as set by both ebay and Paypal

anyway- we all started at 1.

Russ

<< <i>But as a seller- when you do recieve GOOD payment - make sure you ship in a timely manner, there are some of US that would like our item in a timely manner - not waitng 4 weeks for it to be delivered, especially if we are allowed to use Paypal(via the auction posting of course)- then you have to follow the guidelines as set by both ebay and Paypal

Right Russ!? >>



WTF are you babbling about?

Russ, NCNE

atom48coin

Like others have said: Sit back and relax. More often than not it turns out to be a good experience. I've had pretty good luck with newbies -- it's the middle-of-the roaders that I've had problems with -- FB between 150 - 400. The newbies tend to want to make a good impression and keep their FB up. Just make sure the payment has cleared, and that you get delivery confirmation of some sort.

jmj3esq

I had my first "0" feedbacker last week. He immediately paid.

au58

Yes.

roadrunner

A seller should never worry. They don't have to ship the goods if they haven't been fully paid.

What scares me is sending money to sellers with good feedback who may or may not send the goods (could be a hijacked account) While it has never happened, I'm actually surprised.

roadrunner

jgrinz

What do you mean - Low feedbackers are the best ... they do not know when to say when on a mediocre coin, making an
auction more attractive than it really is to potential better buyers. As for payment - I have never had a problem as they are looking to escalate there feedback score - I am more leary of the 20-30's ... but thats just me

AskRaq

<< <i>My experience has been that if the item is good quality, fairly priced, and somewhat popular or "in demand", the newbies usually get either outbid during the week, or sniped out of the running at the last 10 seconds anyway.

So in short - not to worry. >>



~ Totally

PrivateCoinCollector

The problem is buying from, not selling to, low feedback eBayers.

ccmorgan

Don't worry just yet. LOL
When I was new to ebay I was refused to bid on a nice toned PCGS MS64 1885CC morgan. I was very serious and had the $$$400. Then I e-mailed the seller and told him if everyone on ebay had a 10 feedback minimun no one could ever get started and that he missed out on a potential winning bidder. Don't know who owns that coin now but it's not me.

Rarity

When I first started out on Ebay, one of my first coins sold was a 1906-D $20 Lib PCGS-63. This coin was a truly PQ without a single mark on the field and cheek of Miss Lib. Only a mark on the head of Miss Lib (obverse) and a few minor scuff marks (on the reverse) caused the coin to be graded 63. At the time (1996), I had no digital camera, no scanner and I had to list the coin without any picture.

But I did mention that I bought the coin from BowersandMerena and B&M's coins offen were PQ (because I bought quite a few from B&M, paid a premium, and was very please). One buyer didn't hesitate to bid on the coin, and he was the only bidder who won the coin for $1500. The buyer loved the coin so much that he later bought a few PCGS64 Saints from me without going through Ebay.

I have not seen a better looking 1906-D PCGS63 $20 Lib than the one I sold back then and I don't think I will ever see one.

The point is I was (and still am) a collector who started out with 0 feedback but always shipped the coins promptly (when selling) and paid quickly (when buying).

Pandavab

I'd not worry too much. First, there is little chance they actually win. My early bidders often end up never coming back again. Second, as a seller there isn't too much risk. Just wait to make sure payment is confirmed. If I receive a check from a low feedback member, I just wait a few days longer then normal to mail the coin(s).