if u win an auction on ebay, do u have to pay, even if u dont want 2?
2006-09-29 12:25:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
You can contact the next highest bidder and see if they want to purchase the item for you bid on it. But you are ultimately responsible. If you dont pay then the seller can report you to ebay and they can make your account inactive.
2006-09-29 12:29:40 · answer #1 · answered by GEE-GEE 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are legally and morally bound by the transaction. But, I would contact the seller and ask them if they will allow you to back out of it. It is called ""Buyers Remorse"". I would offer to pay for the costs of relisting of the item, at the very least. Just explain the circumstances to them. They may or may not accept your proposal - it is up to them.
If you are haviing a problem paying for the item, again, contact the seller and explain your situation to them. Most sellers will be understanding and will wait a reasonable period for their money.
Communication is the key!
The worst that could happen is that you will have to either follow through with the transaction ot you will have a strike against you via the Unpaid Item Policy and a Negative feedback rating.
Too many of these and your account will be suspended.
I have worked out problems with bidders in a similar situation - some are my best customers to this date!
You cannot use the Bid Retraction procedure AFTER the auction is ended. Very strict guidelines are in force.
You cannot contact any eBay member for any reason unless you are on directly involved in a transaction as a buyer/seller.
http://pages.ebay.com/help/tp/contacting-members.html#email
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/unpaid-item.html
http://pages.ebay.com/help/buy/know-buyer-policies.html#nonpayment
2006-10-01 01:11:34 · answer #2 · answered by midnightlydy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its a legally bound contract. Sometimes if you change your mind you can work it out with the seller, but the results are all from a per case basis.
2006-09-29 19:33:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. There are a few ways to get out of what may seem to be a legally binding transaction. I wouldn't recommend doing this often is it will jack up your rating. Check this link regarding bid retraction.
http://pages.ebay.com/help/buy/bid-retract.html
2006-09-29 19:36:43 · answer #4 · answered by Rckets 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. It is a legally binding transaction. Lesson learned, don't bid if you don't want to pay for it.
2006-09-29 19:31:26 · answer #5 · answered by aint_no_stoppin_us 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, sorry, unless you can make a deal with the seller. Most won't though. But it is worth a try - contact your seller.
2006-09-29 19:28:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unless you can come to an agreement with the seller.
2006-09-29 19:34:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
why would you bid? Yes, you have to pay or you will get neg. feedback and yes that is bad.
2006-09-29 19:39:15 · answer #8 · answered by Alina R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-29 19:27:14 · answer #9 · answered by Brennan P. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your supposed to but if you decide not to then they can leave negative feedback.
2006-09-29 19:34:46 · answer #10 · answered by Mally 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋