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pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
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not sure what to do here, this is a new ebay user with no feedback

sony cam

if you had a 250.00 dollar coin on ebay and had a high bidder have no feedback and just opened an account yesterday, would you cancel the bid, or wait it out?

I know everyone has to start somewhere, but I have an ill feeling on this one

well it went to someone else, and before I could even send an invoice, it was already paid for...

all that worry for nothing
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  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    No.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • fengkfengk Posts: 376


    << <i>I know everyone has to start somewhere, but I have an ill feeling on this one >>


    Why do you have an ill feeling about this one? I'd contact the bidder and find out if he/she is legit. If he/she is, then I would follow through with the transaction.
  • 123cents123cents Posts: 7,178 ✭✭✭
    That's up to you Bill but I have sold 3 or 4 coins to people with 0 feedback and had joined recently. I had no problems receiving payment.
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  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭


    << <i>No.

    Russ, NCNE >>



    with all the crap that goes on there, its made me jaded. anyhow I will leave it alone and will let you know how it turns outimage
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    Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,426 ✭✭✭✭✭
    His first bid makes me think he is looking for this item. If he was a nickle and dime type bidder probably a different thought process would enter in. I would let the bid ride.

    Ken
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i><< No.

    Russ, NCNE >>

    with all the crap that goes on there, its made me jaded. anyhow I will leave it alone and will let you know how it turns out >>



    Well, I didn't say I wouldn't also be concerned. I would be. But, I wouldn't cancel his bid. I get quite a few freshly registered bidders and they usually work out just fine.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • Dog97Dog97 Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭
    No. Understand the jaded part though.
    Change that we can believe in is that change which is 90% silver.
  • bhartman35bhartman35 Posts: 1,398
    I see why you're nervous, but I don't see this as a problem. It's a PayPal auction, after all. Wait for them the buyer to pay through PayPal. Once you get the money, ship the camera. What's relevant is whether or not they honor their bid with the cash, not how much feedback they have. Delivery confirmation (or signature confirmation, if you're nervous enough) should take care of any worries that they'll claim they never received the camera.
    If you haven't noticed, I'm single and miserable and I've got four albums of bitching about it that I would offer as proof.

    -- Adam Duritz, of Counting Crows


    My Ebay Auctions
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  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    i was concerned with the other one who has 4 for feedback, I saw the 0 bidder and freaked
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    Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,609 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well, if you were to cancel bids on all the newbies, you wouldn't sell your item image

    ``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

  • GemineyeGemineye Posts: 5,374 ✭
    My first auction was a Goodacre Sac on E-bay which I won.I'm glad MY bid wasn't cancelled .....image
    ......Larry........image
  • zeus135zeus135 Posts: 1,043 ✭
    No, we all had to start somewhere.
    My humble '63 mint registry set, not much, but it's mine!
  • CarlWohlforthCarlWohlforth Posts: 11,074 ✭
    It is just part of doing biz on eBay.

    I would let it be. He might not win. If he does win I would wait until I had good funds in hand before I shipped anything to him and I would make sure he had to sign for the item.
    Carl's Coins website w/ links to Carl's auctions
  • BobaFett72BobaFett72 Posts: 7,304
    It certainly wouldnt hurt to fire off an email introducing yourself and just say that you wanted to verify their contact and shipping info. It might not hurt to do a search and see what other stuff they are bidding on. If they are bidding on dozens, or hundreds of items it might raise some warning flags.

    Leo

    Well, i looked at his recent bids...looks like he is in the market for SONY handicams :0 ) bidding on a case; your auction and one other auction. Bidding on nothing else.
  • GATGAT Posts: 3,146 ✭
    If the final bid is $250 or more be sure and buy the signature confirmation that can be checked online if anyone pays via Paypal. It cost $1.80 I believe and is required by Paypal. Your running the risk of an automatic reversal if anyone complains, even if they receive the item.
    USAF vet 1951-59
  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    you guys don't know how much I appreciate your input here. Ive done business on ebay since 98, and never gave it a second thought, as all sales have gone fantastic. But in light of recent threads on ebay failures it has jaded me somewhat.

    I will send the item signature required, is there anything else I need to worry about (shudder the thought)image
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    Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
  • Dog97Dog97 Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭
    Don't forget the insurance!!
    Change that we can believe in is that change which is 90% silver.
  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭


    << <i>Don't forget the insurance!! >>



    Oh dog Ill definately insure it at my cost. Im more worried about paypal coming back and raking money out of my checking account.

    I have always made it a habit to insure items for more than the sale price at my cost, mainly for piece of mind
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    Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
  • Dog97Dog97 Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭
    Sounds like you're good to go then. Hope it goes well. (especially since we said not to worry about a 0 feedback bidder)
    Change that we can believe in is that change which is 90% silver.
  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭


    << <i>Sounds like you're good to go then. Hope it goes well. (especially since we said not to worry about a 0 feedback bidder) >>



    his bid got knocked out, now Im back to the 4 positive feedback guy, who's track record is spread out over a more palitable time period.

    ends tomorrow... Ill let everyone know the outcomeimage

    thanks again guysimage
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    Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
  • coindeucecoindeuce Posts: 13,496 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>not sure what to do here, this is a new ebay user with no feedback

    sony cam

    if you had a 250.00 dollar coin on ebay and had a high bidder have no feedback and just opened an account yesterday, would you cancel the bid, or wait it out?

    I know everyone has to start somewhere, but I have an ill feeling on this one >>


    I accepted a BIN last week from a newBayer with ZERO feedback. The sale was for 3 rolls of BU '21 Morgans @ $999 + shipping. I had an uneasy feeling also. But, Voila, it just happened to be a dealer new to eBay who paid promptly. "Life is like a box of chocolates"image

    "Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
    http://www.american-legacy-coins.com

  • robertprrobertpr Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭
    Im more worried about paypal coming back and raking money out of my checking account.

    Understandable. Insure it, to protect yourself from the seller claiming the cam was DOA. Get signature confirmation (regular delivery confirmation is not sufficient proof for PayPal) to protect yourself from the buyer claiming the item did not arrive, and do not waive the signature requirement (after all, that's what you're paying for.)
  • flaminioflaminio Posts: 5,664 ✭✭✭
    Everybody starts at 0. Maybe he's been waiting his whole life for your item, and registered just for you.

    I like 0 feedback bidders. They're usually quite sincere. They do require a bit of hand-holding, however -- but I enjoy doing that, and I try to make sure that their first eBay experience is silky smooth. It's in all of our best interests to bring more people onto eBay, after all.
  • KonaheadKonahead Posts: 1,476 ✭✭✭
    I refuse to bid on anyone with less than a 30 feedback and or if they have mulitple negatives from various people. Not worth it!
    PEACE! This is the first day of the rest of your life.

    Fred, Las Vegas, NV
  • KonaheadKonahead Posts: 1,476 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Everybody starts at 0. Maybe he's been waiting his whole life for your item, and registered just for you.

    I like 0 feedback bidders. They're usually quite sincere. They do require a bit of hand-holding, however -- but I enjoy doing that, and I try to make sure that their first eBay experience is silky smooth. It's in all of our best interests to bring more people onto eBay, after all. >>



    Good point!
    PEACE! This is the first day of the rest of your life.

    Fred, Las Vegas, NV
  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    ttt for update
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    Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
  • Teletrader1950Teletrader1950 Posts: 40
    No, a sale is a sale - would not cancel their bid (unless negs by other sellers) but would certainly follow up with them as to when payment will be sent or payment status if it appears to be late.



    You can't win an arguement with a crazy.

    Parker
  • ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,668 ✭✭✭


    << <i>ttt for update >>

    It's usually a moot point worrying about an early bidder because they'll probably be sniped anyway.
  • flaminioflaminio Posts: 5,664 ✭✭✭


    << <i>all that worry for nothing >>

    All "worry" is for nothing. Until the "bad thing" actually happens, there's no point in worrying about it. Most of the time the "bad thing" doesn't happen at all, and in the rare case that it does happen, you'll need the "worrying" energy to deal with it.

    IMHO, "worry" is one of the worst of human emotions, right up there with jealousy and envy.
  • GooberGoober Posts: 980 ✭✭✭
    I for one have been buying/selling on Ebay since '97. Just recently cancelled my PayPal account. I've had way too many problems to justify it as a good use...but onto the question at hand....

    I once saw awesome pricing on some Sony Cams on the 'bay of E. Looked to be a relative new comer. All excited I went to place my bid and whammo...I was too late. Next one...too late. As fast as this guy put them up they were gone. So I sent him an email. Next day he replies stating I could have the next one. As I wait a day or two watching his auctions I see the first neg come in...then the next...then the next. He had sold over $50k worth of merchandise in just under two weeks and none of it was real. My lesson....I would gladly pay a little bit more knowing I'm getting what I pay for.
    Prost!

    Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.

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