Ebayer dk9480k6t.........UPDATE...Finaly a response.

relicsncoins · October 24, 2007 12:37AM

Anyone had any dealings with this guy of gal? He won an auction of mine on Saturday, and I have not heard a peep from him. He hasn't responded to the two invoices I sent him.

JJ

BXBOY143 · October 24, 2007 12:44AM

your having that same issue to huh?

differnt person but same senerio....what i dont get is the rest of the guys feedback i am dealing with said fast payer!

i think they maybe forgot they bought something?
?but my buyer hit buy now..youd think they'd pay right after hmm

lol

-Paul

notwilight · October 24, 2007 12:49AM

I don't even start to think about it until it's been a week. I never send more than one invoice th first week. Find something else to do with your time. --Jerry

jhusman · October 24, 2007 12:52AM

I'm a good eabyer, and I actually did forget I bought something once - I did pay soon thereafter, but I didn't remember buying it in the first place.

relicsncoins · October 24, 2007 1:09AM

<< I don't even start to think about it until it's been a week. I never send more than one invoice th first week. Find something else to do with your time. --Jerry >>

I'm not too worried about it. I send an invoice out when the auction ends, and then 4 days later. I accept paypal, it's not like he has to put a check in the mail. I think it would at least be common courtesy to respond. I'm pretty sure if I waited 5 days to ship the item after recieving payment that the buyer wouldn't be too happy.

JJ

savoyspecial · October 24, 2007 1:30AM

could be that he (or she) placed the bid earlier in the week and perhaps has had their life disrupted (ala the recent california fires).....if they have a good history i would give them the benefit and wait it out

greg

notwilight · October 24, 2007 1:47AM

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<< I don't even start to think about it until it's been a week. I never send more than one invoice th first week. Find something else to do with your time. --Jerry >>

I'm not too worried about it. I send an invoice out when the auction ends, and then 4 days later. I accept paypal, it's not like he has to put a check in the mail. I think it would at least be common courtesy to respond. I'm pretty sure if I waited 5 days to ship the item after recieving payment that the buyer wouldn't be too happy. JJ >>

Probably 3 or 4 times a month the first think I hear from an ebay buyer is the check showing up in the mail a week or two later. --Jerry

Russ · October 24, 2007 2:11AM

<< I don't even start to think about it until it's been a week. I never send more than one invoice th first week. >>

Ditto.

<< Probably 3 or 4 times a month the first think I hear from an ebay buyer is the check showing up in the mail a week or two later. >>

Ditto again. In fact, I have a couple regular buyers who never respond to invoices. Their payment just shows up.

Russ, NCNE

mrpotatoheadd · October 24, 2007 2:26AM

<< I'm pretty sure if I waited 5 days to ship the item after recieving payment that the buyer wouldn't be too happy. >>

He may not have contacted you, but that doesn't mean he didn't put a check in the mail as soon as he got your first invoice.

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<< Probably 3 or 4 times a month the first think I hear from an ebay buyer is the check showing up in the mail a week or two later. >>

Ditto again. In fact, I have a couple regular buyers who never respond to invoices. Their payment just shows up. >>

Double ditto. I have one buyer who has bought close to three hundred items from me over the past year or so, who has only sent an email to me once in all that time.

Rampage · October 24, 2007 2:29AM

I think two invoices in 4 days is a bit excessive. Be more patient. There have been plenty of times I've sent invoices with no response. A few days to a week or so later, a check arrives in the mail.

And, just because you accept paypal does not mean he/she has to use it unless you specify so in your auctions (e.g. paypal only). Maybe the buyer does not wish to use paypal in fear of having bank information stolen.

notwilight · October 24, 2007 2:32AM

<< . I'm pretty sure if I waited 5 days to ship the item after recieving payment that the buyer wouldn't be too happy. JJ >>

Good point. some customers would be fine, others complain if you don't ship same day. The internet and eBay in particular has made customer's expectations much higher. That's what makes the retail business tough. Just remember, the customer is always right. --jerry

LALASD4 · October 24, 2007 2:46AM

His house might have burned down. Just wait a few more days.

dogwood · October 24, 2007 3:05AM

"I have received your invoice and will send payment XXXXX. Thank you, The Winning Bidder"

It's really that easy.

mrpotatoheadd · October 24, 2007 3:13AM

<< "I have received your invoice and will send payment XXXXX. Thank you, The Winning Bidder"

It's really that easy. >>

There's no doubt sending an email like that is easy. Thing is- even though you'd like them to, some people still won't do it.

Silverstate · October 24, 2007 3:20AM

Many sellers and buyers do not communicate.
Sometimes I email the seller ect. The package arrives the next day.
Then I get a feedback, but never once did I get a response from the seller.

It's just the way it is.

Just send out emails and be patient.

notwilight · October 24, 2007 3:23AM

<< "I have received your invoice and will send payment XXXXX. Thank you, The Winning Bidder" It's really that easy. >>

OK. You have the assignment to train everybody with and ebay ID. Go for it.

dogwood · October 24, 2007 4:07AM

OK. Lesson ONE.
When an initial invoice, or a follow up invoice with a personal note, or a follow up email requesting some kind of communication is left unanswered one is left to feel, as I am currently feeling in my own position from a sale of my own last week, that despite a person's feedback rating or history, they are being purposely evasive. Human nature. Couple that with a sizable financial committment and a soup of discontent is born.
I don't have a sizable e-business. My larger world does not absorb these little thorns. Just Communicate and I will be at peace.

relicsncoins · October 24, 2007 4:35AM

<< I think two invoices in 4 days is a bit excessive. Be more patient. There have been plenty of times I've sent invoices with no response. A few days to a week or so later, a check arrives in the mail.

And, just because you accept paypal does not mean he/she has to use it unless you specify so in your auctions (e.g. paypal only). Maybe the buyer does not wish to use paypal in fear of having bank information stolen. >>

That is the only method of payment I accept.

AUandAG · October 24, 2007 5:39AM

Not making any excuses, but deer season opened last Saturday in many western states. Hmmmm

bob

relicsncoins · October 29, 2007 8:15AM

Just a quick upadate.........It's been 9 days now, and this was for a paypal only auction. I have not received a papal payment, or a check in the mail (which was not a payment method I listed anyway.) I've sent two freindly reminder emails and both have gone unanswered. I will let it go until 14 days and then file a non-paying bidder claim, so I can recoup my fees.

JJ

Bochiman · October 29, 2007 8:39AM

Did you look up his info to see where he is from?
As the seller, you can do this, just use the "contact buyer" or whatnot, at Ebay.
If he is from one of the fire areas (San Diego, etc) it may be the reason and then it is up to you to give him slack or not.

Manorcourtman · October 29, 2007 8:51AM

<< Just a quick upadate.........It's been 9 days now, and this was for a paypal only auction. I have not received a papal payment, or a check in the mail (which was not a payment method I listed anyway.) I've sent two freindly reminder emails and both have gone unanswered. I will let it go until 14 days and then file a non-paying bidder claim, so I can recoup my fees.

JJ >>

Deadbeat wannabee buyer. File a NPB report with eBay and move on. Neg him and relist the item. Don't be afraid to neg him as these type of bidders should be exposed. One point I would add......make sure you list in your auction when you expect payment. I also ask buyers to follow eBay checkout or email their method of payment after the auction. 9 days is BS and i would not expect to get paid from this person.

RareBronzeCollector · October 29, 2007 9:28AM

Back about a year or so after I started with ebay (things were different then anyway), I had a winning bidder not answer me for more than a week....

Shortly after (maybe about 10 days to 2 weeks after the auction), got a email from the buyers' son, on the buyers' email account, responding to my messages, that his father had had a mild heart attack, had emergency surgery, and was STILL hospitilized......

Of course I gave him the option of consumating the deal or opting out (which was his ultimate decision).... My point being that I was fortunate in finding out what had happened...... What if he didn't ask his son to check his emails, or if he had no family to follow through.....

If he had a good feedback rating, with nothing to cause concern, I'd give him the benefit of the doubt for a while...... You can always get his contact information fro ebay and call him........

On the other hand, people DO have emergencies, get sick, even die..... there's not much you can do about that, nor really expect them to contact you in some of those cases.....

Too often, I also have people that do not respond to my invoice(s), and then 2-5 days later, I get a "request for total due"........ And SOMETIMES I've even received a read receipt for the message.....

snapmohr · October 29, 2007 12:48PM

ozzyfan269 · October 29, 2007 12:55PM

If he died, then he should at least have the common courtesy to contact you through a OUIJI board!

snapmohr · October 29, 2007 1:01PM

OK, how about the other way around? I would love to hear it from the dealer side, as I am getting a little worried here. I bought a coin on e-bay on the 23rd, then promtly emailed the seller notifying him that I would pay by paypal the next day. He did not respond to that email, which did not worry me too much. I since then have paid (on the 24th as promised) waited a few days without hearing a word, so I wrote this AM asking if he new if the coin had shipped or when it might be shipped so that I can watch my mail for it...and nothing. I checked the feedback and noticed someone from another auction (ending on the same day as mine) had already left feedback and had recieved his coin. That told me that he has been on his computer and is taking care of business but just not responding to me. I guess I may be a little paranoid since I read that thread about dealers not shipping gold coins that don't sell high enough, hope that is not the case. Am I being overly worried about this gold coin I just won?

thanks

relicsncoins · October 31, 2007 1:33AM

After 10 days of not responding to emails........I recieved this one sentence email from the bidder.

"Sorry, not able to send payment. The day I won I lost my job."

What would you do in this case. My plan was to not Neg the bidder, but file a non paid claim to recoup my fees. At this point, I'm wondering if I should just eat the fees, and relist the coin.

JJ

oxy8890 · October 31, 2007 1:58AM

<< After 10 days of not responding to emails........I recieved this one sentence email from the bidder.

"Sorry, not able to send payment. The day I won I lost my job."

What would you do in this case. My plan was to not Neg the bidder, but file a non paid claim to recoup my fees. At this point, I'm wondering if I should just eat the fees, and relist the coin.

JJ >>

File non-paying bid to recoup fees and relist coin.

Amigo · October 31, 2007 2:02AM

I've just finished up my last cycle of selling items that became my worst outcome ever on ebay. I lsold 8 items, 2 buyers have not responded in 3 wks, a third was a week late to say he put a ck in the mail, it hasn't shown up in the last 2 wks. This has been the VERY worst in my experience.

I don't know why. I have an idea though. I changed my terms to not accepting paypal above $200. I have a feeling that the buyers didn't read my terms, and then once I sent the Invoices they realized it.

I'm sorry, but I'm tired of paying 2%+ on large amounts that drain me. Why are people so stinking lazy they can't pay by other means.

After 3 wks, I've lost my patience. I just filed NPB and will follow it up with negative feedback to the loosers.

puritan9 · October 31, 2007 2:05AM

Recently a guy owed my $400+ for something on e-Bay. When I finally reminded him after about a week, he said he was going to contact me because he thought he paid and was questioning when I was going to send it. This guy sells and buys a lot and I believe him. He paid me then within ten minutes. Worked out well for both of us.

TwoSides2aCoin · October 31, 2007 2:09AM

<< After 10 days of not responding to emails........I recieved this one sentence email from the bidder.

Sorry, not able to send payment. The day I won I lost my job."

What would you do in this case. My plan was to not Neg the bidder, but file a non paid claim to recoup my fees. At this point, I'm wondering if I should just eat the fees, and relist the coin.

JJ >>

Maybe we could all take up a collection and send him a basket of food to help him over the rough times.

I know, I know,
... dweeb thinking on my part.

alpha480v · October 31, 2007 2:14AM

It's a 2 way street. It's not just buyers. Some sellers suck too. I am not a seller, but have had 2 sellers take their sweet time getting my stuff to me. I pay the same day of the auction. Why then should it take a seller 1 week to get around to dropping my coin in the mail?

In fact, I am waiting for the complete guide to Mercury dimes from a seller right now. It has been over 2 weeks since the end of the auction. How does it take 2 weeks to mail something?I paid you and I want my mechandise. Period.

grabba · October 31, 2007 2:59AM

<< a third was a week late to say he put a ck in the mail, it hasn't shown up in the last 2 wks. This has been the VERY worst in my experience.

>>

I know how you feel but stuff does get misdirected in the mail. I try to give them the benefit of the doubt because it has happened to me twice.

Sent a guy (I have been buying proof sets from privately) a check and after about two weeks I emailed him and asked him why the sets hadn't shipped. He said he never got my check. I started doubting myself whether or not I actually sent the check. Was on the verge of doing a stop payment on the check. I immediately did a papal payment to him(we were trying to keep paypal fees out of the transaction).

I told him if the check came to please send it back to me. A couple of weeks later the check arrived and he sent it back to me. It took 4 weeks for the check to travel less than 400 miles. It happens!

I had another incident like that but just to let you know it does happen sometimes. You can usually tell a lot about a person by their feedback. Speaks volumes.

I still know where you are coming from though.

Bochiman · October 31, 2007 3:58AM

<< After 10 days of not responding to emails........I recieved this one sentence email from the bidder.

"Sorry, not able to send payment. The day I won I lost my job."

What would you do in this case. My plan was to not Neg the bidder, but file a non paid claim to recoup my fees. At this point, I'm wondering if I should just eat the fees, and relist the coin.

JJ >>

Me, personally? Buyer/seller agree not to complete deal (get back FVF, right?) then just eat the listing fees.
If he is lying, he has enough problems to lie about something like that.
If he is telling the truth, he has enough problems in his life and my life is a little bit better so I would just eat the listing fees.

Ebayer dk9480k6t.........UPDATE...Finaly a response.

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