0 feedback bidders Thoughts?

[11dustyattic]

Just wondered how others feel about a bidder registering a new account and bidding on a higher value item? I usually cancel and block, just not worth the risk. But am I being too paranoid? Love to hear your thoughts, experiences

[11dustyattic]

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@gutterpunkz05 wrote:

When ever I have had trouble from overseas, it has always been a low FB and relatively new account.

Just this minute cancelled a $500 bid from an account created in the last 24hrs in China.  So another one on the list.

Don't need the hassle of overseas sales at this time.

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Whoa. Think I'd set a land speed record getting to the cancel button for that one 😂😉

[*tippy*toes*]

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@gutterpunkz05 wrote:

Hi Springy,   0  FB  in itself is not a problem,  as it is simple enough to block all buyers with 0  FB.

Over the years I have sold plenty of electronics to China and most other parts of the globe, and I dare say some would have been to low FB accounts, however at this time I am not shipping any items internationally as you can be sure as eggs, that as soon as the item is overdue and buyers hit INR, the perfect english will disappear and I will be left scratching my head at google  translations.

This particular bidder, raised sufficient red flags on top of the 0 FB  to trigger bid cancellation with the reason being provided as 

- Item not for international sale, bidder in China -

I do'nt think I could have made it any clearer but then he just changed account and tried again.  Ah well so far he has only cost me time. 

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You haven't been able to block low feedback buyers for ages. EBay removed that option about 2 years ago. I guess enough low feedback buyers complained and they did something about it.