davewil1964
Community Member
In response to baratta9201

on ‎23-11-2018 07:24 PM

@baratta9201 wrote:

I expect them to chase my 12 grand is what

 

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
Honored Contributor
In response to baratta9201

‎24-11-2018 10:20 AM - edited ‎24-11-2018 10:24 AM

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
Community Member

on ‎25-11-2018 11:44 PM

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.