Ebay users, is this buyer a waste of time?
I had an auction up on Ebay, with an item listed for $1800. This one user kept messaging me asking about the item and asking if I’d ship internationally, so I thought maybe they would bid, but no. I had lots of watchers but the item didn’t sell, so I listed it as BIN/Best offer. The same user puts an offer in for $450, which was just downright insulting but I figured maybe they just don’t know how to haggle. I gave them a counter offer and they sent me another offer for $500, which I declined. I politely explained that I simply can’t accept that low an amount and let them know what my lowest acceptable amount is. Again, no bid.
I finally took the item off auction. Now they are emailing me asking if we can work something out. I kind of just want to block them because I feel like they are just wasting my time, but on the other hand I don’t want to lose the chance for a potential sale.
Got any advice for an Ebay newbie?
It’s definitely not overpriced. I paid almost $4000 retail.
I personally wouldn’t bother with them. They didn’t put in a bid on the first one, ok they may have forgotten but when they offered and you refused, they didn’t carry on until they were happy with the price.
I’m assuming that they are international? I would check their rating and if they don’t have 100% I wouldn’t trust them. It sounds as if they want it shipped to them but then they "won’t receive" the item to which you are going to have to give them a refund and then you yourself would lose out.
If you want, put the item back on Ebay but list it as local shipping only, eg no international. Then refuse any future communications with them and if necessary, block them.
Good luck.
KD
You stated that they didn’t know how to haggle.. I think that they do. They see something of value that they know they can sell but also know that your asking too much for. The buyer is looking to "flip" or make a quick buck.
IE: $1800 is too much, but if it wont sell, maybe the seller will be frustrated and give it to me for $500 then I can sell it for $900 and since I am emailing the seller, they will eventually cave in because I am the only person interested*
Don’t limit yourself to Ebay, there are alot of scammers and its not as popular as it use to be because of all the FLIP ARTIST. I prefer to use local sites nowadays. check and see if your area has one.
(where I live in south Texas, we use a free site http://www.southeasttexas.com)
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Do not get involved with this person, clearly they are unwilling to go anywhere near your price. List it again and block this person, it will sell, you just have to give it time.
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Blocking isn’t going to work since people can have others bid for them or they can make a new account.
Try selling it locally.
Try craigslist and note local pick up only.
That will stay off the buyers who are overseas completely.
There is a way to block overseas bidders check on your re listing its around the postage area.
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It’s most likely you’ll have a safer transaction if you keep your dealings within the eBay confines. There is a bigger chance of getting ripped off outside of eBay. If you feel like blocking them then listen to your gut feelings. There may be something wrong with this buyer wanting to low ball your price so much.
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I personally wouldn’t bother with them. They didn’t put in a bid on the first one, ok they may have forgotten but when they offered and you refused, they didn’t carry on until they were happy with the price.
I’m assuming that they are international? I would check their rating and if they don’t have 100% I wouldn’t trust them. It sounds as if they want it shipped to them but then they "won’t receive" the item to which you are going to have to give them a refund and then you yourself would lose out.
If you want, put the item back on Ebay but list it as local shipping only, eg no international. Then refuse any future communications with them and if necessary, block them.
Good luck.
KD
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