The old "accidental bid" story with a twist

[daydream**believer]

Had an auction running that ended on the weekend.

It was for a rather large car part.

I had the auction set as a pick up only but did write in the item description "pick up preferred or buyer can arrange a courier"

The item sold to someone in another state.

I messaged them saying

"Will you be picking this item up, or, as per auction description, will you be arranging a courier to collect? If you are going to use a courier, let me know and i will box it up and send you the box measurements and weight so you can get courier quotes".

I get no reply until last night when my phone rings.

The guy had pulled my details from ebay.

First he says "If i post you a box, can you just send it to me via Aust Post. I'll pay you an extra $20."

I reply that I have a box but it is to big to go via Australia post.

I remind him of the auction description and said he will need to organise a courier.

He then tells me that he only meant to bid $80.00 on the item but accidently typed in $800.00 and as he's on a pension he really cant afford to buy it.

I say, "But when you placed your bid the bidding was already past $80.00."

He says "Ohh, im sorry. I just cant buy it".

I say "Ok, but you really shouldnt bid on things if you have no intention of paying" and i hang up.

Now ive done a 2nd chance offer to the person who didnt get it but i dont know what to do about the original guy.

He came across as a complete twit and i want to give him a non paying strike.

But, i worry that one the non paying ebay email gets sent to him, im gonna get more phone calls from him.

What would you do in this situation?

[misterforgetfulsbooks]

How about the accidental drama forum post for attention??:|

[daydream**believer]

How about the accidental drama forum post for attention??:|

whats thats supposed to mean?

I had a question regarding a problem is was having regarding a sale.

Thats what this board is for

[namnie]

Hey if both of them pay, refund the 2nd chance and go with your $800 if its the highest bid!

Its anoying because I have had a buyer tell me they are not going to pay and don't want the item, but ebay won't let you strike a dispute until a certain period has lapsed.

Gotta say I agree with you about sellers should be able to leave negative feedback on buyers.  Current system is so one sided. 

Recently I had a buyer who stuffed me around for a week on payment then short paid.  So I told her I would send regular post not express post as she had not paid enough to cover the express post.  She said ok.., I posted the item by regular post.  3 days later she contacted me saying she had put more money in my bank account and would I send it express now.   I had already posted the parcel and she had not paid more money.   When I looked at her feedback as a seller she had very bad feedback from her customers!   What a scatter brain!!!!

Good luck with your problem.

[misterforgetfulsbooks]

We all know ebay's terms and we play by them.

Some people play them how we don't like them to.

Get over it, build a bridge and keep selling to people who do play by the rules.