eBay non payer

[slaphappynmd]

How long do you give a person to pay up? It has been 5 days and the buyer has not paid or even contacted me. I've sent out the invoice and a couple of e-mails.

 

[Cowgirl]

How long do you give a person to pay up? It has been 5 days and the buyer has not paid or even contacted me. I've sent out the invoice and a couple of e-mails.

I usually give them 7 days. I write something in the description like, "Buyer must pay for item within 7 days of auction end or item will be relisted."

 

[Finofan]

If I have not heard from them at all in the 7 days I file a non paying bidder on them..I had to do that yesterday..

 

[slaphappynmd]

If I have not heard from them at all in the 7 days I file a non paying bidder on them..I had to do that yesterday..

Ok, thanks. I have never had to do it. Usually after a strongly worded message they pay up. But this buyer has done nothing. They live in GA...if it was somewhere in the Midwest I would understand, but I think GA is ok right now.

Have you ever called a person on the phone to find out what was going on?

 

[Finofan]

Ok, thanks. I have never had to do it. Usually after a strongly worded message they pay up. But this buyer has done nothing. They live in GA...if it was somewhere in the Midwest I would understand, but I think GA is ok right now.

Have you ever called a person on the phone to find out what was going on?

I have never called for a buyer....but if I have bought an item and worried as I dont hear from a seller I have called..If you have the number feel free to call...let us know what happens..my new non payer was a 0 soon to be -1 I had 3 non payers last month and 2 of them were on larger items (saddles) once I had a non payer on a $3500 saddle

 

[slaphappynmd]

I have never called for a buyer....but if I have bought an item and worried as I dont hear from a seller I have called..If you have the number feel free to call...let us know what happens..my new non payer was a 0 soon to be -1 I had 3 non payers last month and 2 of them were on larger items (saddles) once I had a non payer on a $3500 saddle

yeah this is not a big item, just a $30 video game. The buyer has a 75 rating 100% positive, so I am trying to give the benefit of the doubt. Because I don't like sending or even worse recieving negative feedback.

I have called a person when I returned an item and did not get my refund. I eventually got my money back through the paypal system.

 

[Mikeinsmd]

How long do you give a person to pay up? It has been 5 days and the buyer has not paid or even contacted me. I've sent out the invoice and a couple of e-mails.

Surely you didn't send them the item?

 

[slaphappynmd]

Surely you didn't send them the item?

No, I always wait for a payment to be cleared before even going to the post office.

Just recieved this e-mail from buyer about 10 minutes ago:

I am very sorry, I have been out of town, and did not check my messages...I did not order this,my 8 year old son did without my permission or knowledge...I will pay for this item on Tuesday, I will be putting my paycheck in on Monday, and it should be available by Tuesday...Again, I apologize, I have always paid for my items, and I will pay for this one also...

 

[clevalley]

I would have an 8 year-old with a blistered tail if that was my kid...

Sounds kind of 'odd' an 8 year-old would be bidding on E-Bay - sounds like someone is trying to save their rating.

But hey, if you are getting you money then it is all good

 

[slaphappynmd]

I would have an 8 year-old with a blistered tail if that was my kid...

Sounds kind of 'odd' an 8 year-old would be bidding on E-Bay - sounds like someone is trying to save their rating.

But hey, if you are getting you money then it is all good

That was my reaction too...I get so many goofy stories from people. I don't care what the problem is or was, just get me my money.

 

[ymn]

You can file a non-paying bidder report with eBay after a week. eBay will send them a letter. If the bidder doesn't respond, eBay will give you a refund for the fee and you can relist your item.