Buyer not paying. Seller Fees.

[homostuck]

An idiotic buyer bought one of my items today without reading the description. I clearly stated *PayPal Only*, but they insisted on paying with bank deposit. I'm furious 

I denied this, and now I'm left with a whooping $19 in seller fees. I opened a case to close the transaction, but it seems the buyer is evading and ignoring it. I have a strong feeling that this buyer is a scammer due to their low feedback, and only being an account for a few days.

I'm wondering if there is a way to get these fees revoked. I refuse to pay $19 to ebay just because of a non-paying, possibly scamming bidder.

[padi*0409]

I imagine that both PJ and chooks have repeat customers because they took the time to help out new buyers through the somewhat daunting process of bidding, buying and paying for the first time on eBay.

Yes I was a newbie once (surprise surprise) and did get a fair bit of help from some of my first sellers - and they are still sellers that I deal with today, often in preference to other sellers selling the same item and cheaper................

Go figure..................

IMHO the new buyer was at fault for not reading the full description (on an Iphone maybe - we all know how glitchy they are) but the seller possibly could have handled the situation better in hindsight.

Count to ten springs to mind.................

I sincerely hope this situation turns out well for both the seller and the buyer.

[cherry*135]

Seller could express their displeasure with a buyer for not reading listing properly without calling the buyer idiotic and a scammer.

A scammer that wants to put money IN a sellers bank account. 😉

No' it is not going to turn out well for the buyer. The seller has already relisted the item (including a msg about the "scamster "buyer).

[cherry*135]

am*3 wrote:
Not nosey. There are two parties involved in the sale. The seller and a buyer. The buyer is being called a scammer by the seller, with no proof that is true. They buyer is being called an idiot as well. When it could all be a simple misunderstanding from a new to eBay buyer. I bet the buyer wasn't sent a friendly message informing them they can't pay by bank deposit.
If you can't give the OP the benefit of the doubt that they are just frustrated about a buyer who has not read a listing description payment terms then at least be less hostile and stop defending an unnamed, unidentified buyer and nosey regarding the preferences the OP has determined.

thecatspjs
IMO it is up to EVERY seller to determine their own payment terms and if they want to VENT on the discussion boards that is surely a part of the boards purpose. The OP is doing so within the rules, and your posts are most unhelpful in getting any potential solution considered and implemented. You are just demonstrating how out-of-touch with reality and unwelcoming regular posters advice can be.

A buyer that does not read a description can be considered a idiot - I've done it myself as a buyer - what a stupid thing I did, I am acting like a idiot on those occasions "


Every poster is entitled to their opinion. Not for you to decide what is helpful or not, especially since you are not the OP. Name calling is rude and unnecessary at all times. Calling a buyer a scamster without proof and including that on the description of the that on relisted item is not 'helpful' either.

You don't know anymore about the seller or buyer than the rest of us.

[homostuck]

>implying iphone glitch

Now that's absolutely ridiculous. I also stated "PayPal only" in the description.

[padi*0409]

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@send_me_it wrote:
>implying iphone glitch

Now that's absolutely ridiculous. I also stated "PayPal only" in the description.

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It's not ridiculous, there are very well documented problems relating to iphone's not being properly compatable with eBay's pages, in that they do not show the whole page a lot of the time.

I honestly believe you could have handled this situation better, as it stands there are going to be no winners in this situation, as I said previously you will probably end up with defect on your account for the cancellation, possibly get 2 FVF's and if the buyer pays then you'll quite likely be looking at a neg and some low DSR scores.

[li.vish]

Hello, everyone. This thread has been locked as the initial query has been answered and the thread has descended into an interpersonal dispute.