So How Do YOU handle Something Like This
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I've been a buyer and seller (mostly buyer) on Ebay for over 13 years. This week I listed some mid-grade Seated Liberty Half Dollars and I've noticed that one of the bidders on one of the coins has a 0 feedback rating and has submitted multiple bids. According to his profile, he signed up Oct 2. Username: Coins_Collectables.
This makes me nervous because some bidders may see the 0 feedback score, think it's a shill bidder, and thus refrain from bidding on my items. Additionally, I'm always wary of new accounts with low/no feedback scores because I get this feeling that they are guys who have nothing better to do than sit at home, create account after account, and render havoc on Ebay.
Should I be concerned? What have other Ebay sellers done in cases like this?
Advice would be much appreciated! I know we all had to start somewhere, but...
This makes me nervous because some bidders may see the 0 feedback score, think it's a shill bidder, and thus refrain from bidding on my items. Additionally, I'm always wary of new accounts with low/no feedback scores because I get this feeling that they are guys who have nothing better to do than sit at home, create account after account, and render havoc on Ebay.
Should I be concerned? What have other Ebay sellers done in cases like this?
Advice would be much appreciated! I know we all had to start somewhere, but...
My current coin collecting interests are: (1) British coins 1838-1970 in XF-AU-UNC, (2) silver type coins in XF-AU with that classic medium gray coloration and exceptional eye appeal.
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everyone starts somewhere, in this case 0 feedback.
can't do anything about it even if you want to.
I do not sell stuff that often. No one has complained about me doing a listing this way...although I suspect I might lose out on a bidder as well...but hopefully I will lose out on any potential headaches that seem to plague eBay.
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<< <i>I would let it ride. >>
<< <i>I Looked!
I'm not sure why that didn't cross my mind, but that's a damn good idea! Thanks, amwldcoin!
What could go wrong? Everything.
<< <i>I've been a buyer and seller (mostly buyer) on Ebay for over 13 years. This week I listed some mid-grade Seated Liberty Half Dollars and I've noticed that one of the bidders on one of the coins has a 0 feedback rating and has submitted multiple bids. According to his profile, he signed up Oct 2. Username: Coins_Collectables.
This makes me nervous because some bidders may see the 0 feedback score, think it's a shill bidder, and thus refrain from bidding on my items. Additionally, I'm always wary of new accounts with low/no feedback scores because I get this feeling that they are guys who have nothing better to do than sit at home, create account after account, and render havoc on Ebay.
Should I be concerned? What have other Ebay sellers done in cases like this?
Advice would be much appreciated! I know we all had to start somewhere, but... >>
You have a choice: let it ride or cancel his bids and block him. As Clint Eastwood so memorably asked "Are you feeling lucky?"
I've blocked many long-time eBay users because they're miserable to deal with, dishonest, don't pay, or have some other insurmountable issue.
<< <i>Illegal thread?? >>
Why?????
Wasn't there a time when you had zero feedback?
Edited for early morning grammar...
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
<< <i>I wouldn't worry about it >>
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<< <i>I Looked!
I'm not sure why that didn't cross my mind, but that's a damn good idea! Thanks, amwldcoin! >>
Cary , there's still time to do that - yes, I also think it's a great idea. Nice Seated Halves BTW !
I also agree with the majority on "let it ride & don't worry " ... Just have safe guards & you'll be ok .
I'll never forget my first eBay experience - I was underbidder because someone was being a shill bidder
and the price was getting out of hand - so I stopped bidding - and there was a higher bid than mine; I
located the same coin and grade and look for $100 less and bought it ! Two days later I got an email
from the seller that the Highest Bidder backed out and because I was an underbidder, I was obligated
to purchase the coin at my last bid price !
Having a Feed Back score ( at that time ) of Zero, I complained but caved in and bought the duplicate coin.
I never forgot or forgave that seller for that bull-cripe - so being a first time buyer has it's disadvantages too !!
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once, i had a 0 feedback bidder who i did suspect was up to something. i noticed he/she was bidding on similar other items...with 0 feedback...new account, etc. the thing that bothered me was the bids were outrageous. i cancelled the bid he/she had on my auction. the person was furious with me...sent me all kinds of nasty messages...etc. turns out...he/she bid up a bunch of items and never paid the other sellers.
you just have to use your instinct. i have had more successful transactions with 0 feedback bidders than not. do some investigative work...it's harder now because when this happened to me, it was back when ebay allowed you see the bidders names on auctions other than your own. but there are still things you can do. cancel a bid is always a good idea if you can't be sure.
I asked him about the 75% rating...he said his wifey tried to sell two items....flubbed both $25 deals . All is well . Take the money.