Results 1 to 20 of 36

Getting back into ebay, scammers?

| Off Topic Discussions

Hybrid View

  1. #1
    Mechanic688's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor



    Member since
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Warsaw , Ind. In the heart of the lakes, and down the street from the hotel where Al Capone stayed.
    Posts
    9,571
    Thanks
    11,207
    Thanked 10,684 Times in 4,711 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by andrew1990 View Post
    Well I just logged back onto ebay for the first time in a while to sell some stuff I have. It seems like all the bidders have 0 feedback and the accounts are either created in the last 30 days or even were created today. What are my options if they end up winning the auction? I dont feel like getting scammed through paypal.

    Is this normal or should I be worried?
    You can set the auctions up with restrictions like U.S. only, feedback rating of 2-5 or better, and other things. Those are for your protection.

    P & M Recycling - Specializing in E-Waste Recycling.
    If you enjoy your freedom, thank a vet.

  2. The Following 4 Users say Thank You for This Post by Mechanic688:


  3. #2
    JohnC4X4's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor


    Member since
    Apr 2011
    Location
    South East Ma
    Posts
    987
    Thanks
    161
    Thanked 1,106 Times in 505 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by Mechanic688 View Post
    feedback rating of 2-5 or better,
    I sell a lot on eBay
    No way to block based on Feed Back number
    You can block Buyers with 2 or more unpaid strikes

    That is why it is important as a Seller to open the unpaid item dispute on the non paying "Buyers"

    Open at day 4
    eBay will send them a reminder to pay
    Then 4 days after you opened the dispute >> Now at day 8 >> Close the dispute
    eBay will refund your final value fees and it is safe at that point to sell to someone else

  4. The Following User Says Thank You to JohnC4X4 for This Post:


  5. #3
    Ecycle Atlanta's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor

    Member since
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Outside Atlanta
    Posts
    734
    Thanks
    289
    Thanked 691 Times in 325 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by JohnC4X4 View Post
    I sell a lot on eBay
    No way to block based on Feed Back number
    You can block Buyers with 2 or more unpaid strikes

    That is why it is important as a Seller to open the unpaid item dispute on the non paying "Buyers"

    Open at day 4
    eBay will send them a reminder to pay
    Then 4 days after you opened the dispute >> Now at day 8 >> Close the dispute
    eBay will refund your final value fees and it is safe at that point to sell to someone else
    So, if I have a non-paying buyer for my auction I need to open a dispute? My question is that what happens on ebay's side? Do they put a black mark on the "buyer", because I've done this before and have not been able to leave any feedback (negative). Does opening the dispute accomplish the same goal? I basically want this person to not be allowed to bid if he's not going to pay.

  6. #4
    Mechanic688's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor



    Member since
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Warsaw , Ind. In the heart of the lakes, and down the street from the hotel where Al Capone stayed.
    Posts
    9,571
    Thanks
    11,207
    Thanked 10,684 Times in 4,711 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by shendog View Post
    So, if I have a non-paying buyer for my auction I need to open a dispute? My question is that what happens on ebay's side? Do they put a black mark on the "buyer", because I've done this before and have not been able to leave any feedback (negative). Does opening the dispute accomplish the same goal? I basically want this person to not be allowed to bid if he's not going to pay.
    I had a non-payer and after notifying them and waiting my required 3 days (I mention this in every one of my ad's) then I opened the dispute. Ebay sends the buyer a notice that a dispute has been opened and I think you have to wait 5 days after. In my case after about 4 days my buyer paid for it so after ebay notified me, I shipped. I doublechecked to make sure that the buyer was not in one of the affected areas of the "superstorm".

  7. #5
    JohnC4X4's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor


    Member since
    Apr 2011
    Location
    South East Ma
    Posts
    987
    Thanks
    161
    Thanked 1,106 Times in 505 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by shendog View Post
    So, if I have a non-paying buyer for my auction I need to open a dispute? My question is that what happens on ebay's side? Do they put a black mark on the "buyer", because I've done this before and have not been able to leave any feedback (negative). Does opening the dispute accomplish the same goal? I basically want this person to not be allowed to bid if he's not going to pay.
    When you close the dispute neither party can leave Feed back
    If the "Buyer" has already left you a NEG >> eBay will remove it

    At that point the "Buyer" has an unpaid strike
    Sellers CAN (and should) block "Buyers" with 2 or more strikes

    That is why it is important for Sellers to open and close the unpaid dispute to give those "Buyers" strikes

  8. The Following 2 Users say Thank You for This Post by JohnC4X4:


Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

 
Browse the Most Recent Threads
On SMF In THIS CATEGORY.





OR

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

The Scrap Metal Forum

    The Scrap Metal Forum is the #1 scrap metal recycling community in the world. Here we talk about the scrap metal business, making money, where we connect with other scrappers, scrap yards and more.

SMF on Facebook and Twitter

Twitter Facebook