NPB ?....

Guru · July 26, 2008 11:39PM

How long do you usually wait before filing a NPB on ebay? Thanks!

Leiascards · July 27, 2008 12:02AM

7 days.

PoppaJ · July 27, 2008 12:30AM

I think it depends on the buyer. If it's a new eBayer, we usually wait the 7 days and then file.

If it's a veteran, then we try to send a reminder email saying something like "Hi, your excellent feedback rating tells us that you might have overlooked paying for this item that you won from us on ....".

Some sellers are worried that if they file a complaint too early, that the buyer will get ticked and send them a negative.

You can eliminate this hassle by using the Require Immediate (PayPal) Payment option.

PoppaJ

Guru · July 27, 2008 9:57AM

This is a veteran ebayer. It's been 10 days now. I shot them a message yesterday. Still no response. They bought something from someone else after me and have apparently already paid that person. I get the feeling that they don't want the item now, but they won't respond.

Leiascards · July 27, 2008 9:59AM

file it..

storm888 · July 27, 2008 10:11AM

I've switched almost everything to Immediate Payment Required on BINs.

Before the "changes," I always waited about a month to file an NPB. Now,
I would file after about 10-days.

NPB counts are WAY up on EBAY.

Summer is always a fun time for NPBs. I have had some go on vacation and
forget to pay. They usually pay and apologize when they return.

lawnmowerman · July 27, 2008 10:47AM

24 hrs

cardbender · July 27, 2008 6:28PM

I typically wait 14 days, sometimes longer to file depending on the bidder or past deals with them. That might be too long to wait in this new ebay era. I've had more deadbeats on 1980's cards then any other decade.

In your case, if a buyer is paying for other stuff first, that they won after your deal, I would file it asap to get their attention.

lsutigers1973 · July 27, 2008 11:16PM

I have one that is on day 13 and buyer has over 2200 positives and 100% feedback. Already sent the friendly email with no response. Sent payment reminder Saturday and still no payment or response.

kingraider75 · July 28, 2008 4:08AM

Higher priced item, I would say 14 days, lower priced item-21 days at the most.

WinPitcher · July 28, 2008 4:10AM

10 days regardless of value if the buyer has not communicated with me.

Steve

Guru · July 28, 2008 4:25AM

They responded today. I hate ebay now. I second guess myself all the time about sending notices to people. I'll be glad when all my stuff is sold and I can stop selling on ebay.

Leiascards · July 28, 2008 4:26AM

<< <i>They responded today. I hate ebay now. I second guess myself all the time about sending notices to people. I'll be glad when all my stuff is sold and I can stop selling on ebay. >>

Treat it like a business. Don't try to make everyone your friend if you do it will cost you more in the long run.

NPB ?....

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