Should I cancel his bid and block 'em?

scoutsout47 · August 20, 2009 8:18AM

The winning bidder of one of my prewar PSA graded items has a feedback score of 1, and I while I was a POP 1 myself, I get a little nervous when it comes to the newbies on the Bay. That said, does he deserve a chance, or should I edit my buyer preferences to include blocking individuals who possess fewer than 10 feedback?

bigjaco · August 20, 2009 8:23AM

I usually email/msg the low feedback person. Based on the reply you can make your decision based on just how high you anticipate the bidding to go. Everyone has to start somewhere.

PoppaJ · August 20, 2009 8:26AM

Hi Scout,

I don't see the need to worry. Give him/her a chance to pay. What was the ONE feedback for?

PoppaJ

scoutsout47 · August 20, 2009 8:35AM

It was a 1992 Sporting News card for $10.00

PoppaJ · August 20, 2009 8:46AM

If you haven't already, you might want to check to see how long it took him to receive/send feedback for that $10 card. You should be able to get some kind of an idea of how smooth the transaction was.

PoppaJ

mike92694 · August 20, 2009 9:02AM

<< <i>The winning bidder of one of my prewar PSA graded items has a feedback score of 1, and I while I was a POP 1 myself, I get a little nervous when it comes to the newbies on the Bay. That said, does he deserve a chance, or should I edit my buyer preferences to include blocking individuals who possess fewer than 10 feedback? >>

1) You didn't mention low feedback restrictions when you ran the auction.
2) Give him a chance to pay.
3) If he doesn't pay, file an NPB.

It is much more of a risk to be the buyer than the seller. The seller is in control of everything. He has the item and the money. You have nothing to lose but re-selling the item if he doesn't pay.

If I were the buyer, and I found out about this, I'd be annoyed.

storm888 · August 20, 2009 9:08AM

"...or should I edit my buyer preferences to include blocking individuals who possess fewer than 10 feedback?..."

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When you figure out how to do that, please tell us.

I can only block buyers with less than ZERO feedback scores.

-1, -2, -3

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I seldom have problems with new EBAYers.

(I only do BIN listings, with Immediate Payment Required.)

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You CAN, however, note in your listings, that buyers with less than X#
of FB cannot bid on your listing. If they bid/buy anyway, you can cancel the
"sale" and get any NEG removed based on an "unwelcome bidder" violation.

fur72 · August 20, 2009 9:41AM

I feel the same way when anyone with low feedback bids on my auctions. Just be sure to insure the item for what it sold for when you ship.

LakersFAN · August 20, 2009 10:34AM

But........But........didnt we all Start out with Zero feedback at one time in our ebay exsistance?....*food for thought*

CMON NOW DODGERS!!! stop the bleeding! we need to win win win!

WinPitcher · August 20, 2009 11:43AM

I would not worry, 1 feedback buyers money is as good as a guy with 1000 feedback.

Steve

gumbyfan · August 20, 2009 11:48AM

Neg him

grote15 · August 20, 2009 11:57AM

A 1 feedback is better than a zero...there are a number of "buyers" who register and new IDs and place bids and never send payment. I'd say about half of the buyers who have won an auction of mine with a 0 fit that criteria. If it's a low dollar item I wouldn't worry, but your chances on being stiffed are much greater when your winner has a zero FB rating, for my own experience at least..

daddymc · August 20, 2009 12:15PM

Low feedback bidders (<10) always make me nervous, but they tend to bid higher than average, and in my experience pay faster. Usually worth the risk.

hammered · August 20, 2009 12:19PM

I recently had a 1 fb bidder win and not pay but I think it was a kid
9 times out of 10, though, it goes fine

Should I cancel his bid and block 'em?

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