I sold some excess wooden floor on eBay on a buy it now and someone bid on it almost immediately. It was for collection only. They were also bidding on some skirting board of mine which ended Sunday and we therefore agreed that there was no need to collect the flooring until they knew whether they’d won the skirting. Turns out they didn’t win that.
Spoke to the chap yesterday, and he wanted to collect in the day, which due to working in London wasn’t possible, so we agreed that evening. I then get a call last night at the time he was supposed to collect and its clear he’s still at home. He says he’s won something else nearby to mine that very evening and therefore would like to collect them both at once.
I wasn’t too keen on this having taken 9 x 25kg packs of wood out of the flat to the lobby in prep for him that evening. He suggested this morning, early, which I reluctantly agreed, on the basis that he would be there to collect at about 7am. That would let me get to work at an ok time still.
So, 7am comes, nothing.
730 comes, I call him, no answer so leave a voicemail asking for an eta. No response.
At 755, I call again. Again, no answer. At this time I have no option but to leave for work else I’ll be late. In my voicemail I suggested it would have been courteous to let me know whether he was able to come or not.
So, what are my options? I don’t want negative feedback, but likewise am not prepared to get dicked about on someone elses whim. Can I go down the non-paying bidder route? He’s offered to pay by paypal, but cash isn’t the issue, it’s getting rid of the bloody stuff as it’s taking up space I really need! That was why I offered it on a buy it now At a silly low price…
If the sale does get cancelled, can I relist and guarantee he doesn’t bid again?