Does anyone else get a lot of Non Paying Bidders on eBay?

Allen · March 26, 2004 4:16AM

Seems I have had terrible luck lately. sent like 15 payment reminders today. Seems I have had around 15%-20% of my auctions go unpaid.

dirtmonkey · March 26, 2004 4:25AM

Not usually, but have had a little increase over the last couple weeks so who knows. Ebay needs to forget giving people 3-5 warning and just boot them the first time and make them reapply.

chiliwilly · March 26, 2004 5:22AM

When I was listing twice a month I was getting one NPB every other listing period. Nothing like you seem to be experiencing at this time. After the first three days I always send out the reminder if I haven't been contacted by the buyer. I don't know if you do, but it seems to work for me.

Still, I know it can be discouraging on a big ticket item if there is no contact and you already paid final value fees.

nismo68 · March 26, 2004 8:52AM

i have gotten atleast 1 per 5-10 auctions i list..this month 2-3..pretty much sucks..i have to wait 7 days to file, then another 7-10days to request final value fees back.

rod

duncangal · March 26, 2004 9:01AM

I have noticed an increase as well, even from buyers who have always paid quickly before. Don't know what the problem is, but it does slow down things when they don't pay and you have to file for fees and relist. I have lost money several times on auctions cause a hot card will have cooled off by the time you have to wait to relist.

chiliwilly · March 26, 2004 9:08AM

What's is really a bummer is someone using BIN and not paying you. Takes your card or whatever off the market and never pays.

Bill

Allen · March 26, 2004 9:09AM

yeah the immediate payment on BIN was a great idea.

Does anyone else get a lot of Non Paying Bidders on eBay?

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