not happy

[baratta9201]

Im so sick of EBAY buyer protection. What about seller protection. I have held two private auctions this month and both winning bidders have reneged on paying due to excuses. "not really sure why I bid I dont have the money, OR my wife bid thinking I WOULD LIKE IT. What is the point  of ebay AUCTION if Ebay dont uphold. Pay Pal protect the buyer but not the private seller. All I got offered was my fees back. No longer using EBAY to sell things. They are just money grabbing A-HOLES

[davewil1964]

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@baratta9201 wrote:

I expect them to chase my 12 grand is what

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As foxy asked, how? eBay is a platform, similar to your local newspaper's classified ads. Except that eBay don't (if you know what you're doing) charge you upfront, regardless of whether a sale is made.

The contract is, at best, implied, and is between you and the bidders. No consideration has been given, you still have the goods and your selling fees have been refunded, so you have no material loss. If you want to chase the 'buyers' that is your right and responsibility, and will be at your cost. Not eBay's.

[imastawka]

Have you thought about offering the losing bidder a second chance offer?

They seemed keen with 3 bids, and it's only $100 less.

Might be worth a try.

https://www.ebay.com.au/help/selling/listings/selling-auctions/making-second-chance-offers?id=4142&s...

[beerandpizzaplz]

Some info here:

http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/JlLawInfoSci/2008/4.html

Pretty much indicates an ebay auction is not considered an auction in the eyes of the law, but the highest bidder at the end is considered a party to a contract of sale with the seller. I would guess if you hired an army of high priced law talkin' dudes you would probably have a slightly better than 50/50 chance of getting money out of the buyer.