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Hi all,
I want a bit of advice regarding eBay if possible. Ive been looking for some 1 1/8th steerered Lyriks. After going through the hassle of buying a pair of forks that I wasnt happy with I found another pair but on an auction only. I messaged the seller asking if he would accept a Buy It Now, he said make him an offer so I did and he accepted. I paid for them via Paypal and he said he would cancel the auction. That was Friday. I have sent him various messages and texts asking him if he is going to cancel the auction and when is he going to post the forks.
I have had one text from him saying he was going to post them today however the auction is still going and bids are growing. I know Paypal will give me my money back if needed but Im reluctant to get them involved as I really just want to get riding!
What would people do?
He's probably waiting for the auction to finish to see if they bring more than what you've paid...
Bombers?
Is it this [url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rockshox-Coil-Lyriks-RC2L-160mm-U-Turn-/131201464335?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item1e8c37780f ]pair[/url]?
We could bid them up to a stupid amount and then piss him off seeing as he's not playing nicely??
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I thought he would be waiting to see what makes him more money, especially as postage is always on top through eBay. Its a bit sneaky if so and it pisses me off a bit. If he wants more money why not specify so?
On the other hand he may just be very busy and not very experienced with eBay in which case Id apologise.
Gogg, no its not and as much fun as it would be I dont condone ruining someones auction. Though I have thought about reporting him to eBay...
Get a couple of people to bid them up to £20k or so?
Forget about it and move on?
It's a bit poor on his part if he agreed to sell them to you, but then people who ask for buy it now, when clearly it's not listed as such, also annoy me. I'm torn on this one.
Why should asking be an issue, unless you've specifically put it in the listing?
You agree a price you're both happy with, ebay lose their cut (evil corporation that they are), everyone's a winner (unless you're the OP).
tomd, I get your point. It has annoyed me in the past but I also believe in you dont ask, you dont get. It was his choice to accept the offer, I didnt pressure him. Gogg, thats how I feel about it.
Looks like I will be looking for more forks. Thanks for the input chaps.
Or in this case, do ask, don't get.
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Is the seller not a STW member?
On the other hand he may just be very busy and not very experienced with eBay in which case Id apologise.
I would have thought this is most likely. So long as you didn't send the money with Paypal gift then you can get the funds refunded if there turns out to be a problem of some sort.
I dont know, I havent asked and I am certainly not about to name and shame anyone without knowing the full story.
I dont know if he realises that eBay put limitations on when the auction can be ended.
You didn't do this did you?So long as you didn't send the money with Paypal gift...
I dont know, I havent asked and I am certainly not about to name and shame anyone without knowing the full story.
If it is the forks in the link above then I'm 99% sure the seller is an honourable STW member.
I dont know if he realises that eBay put limitations on when the auction can be ended.
I wouldn't have known this either so I guess the best you can do is keep emailing the seller.
Paypal proper or Paypal gift?
Think they were in the classifieds a while back if they were the ones I was looking at
Its not the forks above. I paid by normal Paypal so I'm covered. He has posted the forks today and hes ended the auction so Im happier now. Thanks for the input gents, always helpful to get other point of view.
Seems this was all just a case of premature consternation.
Don't worry, OP. It can happen to anyone.
Worth knowing that eBay have decided to be even bigger asshats than usual and placed a restriction on the amount of auctions you can end early. Can't remember if it's a limit or charge but either way it's to discourage people from not giving them their share of the pie (twice, as inevitably you'll be paying through paypal anyway).
Yeh thats annoying on eBays part. They still get more than their cut through Paypal dont they. I cant imagine eBay is the money spinner even, PayPal is the money maker.
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Worth knowing that eBay have decided to be even bigger asshats than usual and placed a restriction on the amount of auctions you can end early. Can't remember if it's a limit or charge but either way it's to discourage people from not giving them their share of the pie (twice, as inevitably you'll be paying through paypal anyway).POSTED 13 HOURS AGO # REPORT-POST
Business in protecting its business shocker.
As has been said a million times before, even with the fees, you will still get more for your tat than using any other method.