2006-11-15 05:48:39 · 10 answers · asked by Jerry T 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
By placing the item on Ebay, they entered into a contractual obligation to sell whether you have paid or not. However, there is no real recourse to force them to go through with it. You can report it to Ebay who will likely blow you off and leave negative feedback for the seller.
2006-11-15 06:10:33 · answer #1 · answered by AliceG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmmmm, I'm not sure. You can certainly report them to ebay. But as for suing them, interesting question. A person can offer an item for sale (like in the classified, or a trade magazine, etc) but until money crosses hands the item is not considered sold. So I'm not sure if the courts would consider an ebay purchase promise legitimate tender of a payment transaction if you haven't sent the money yet.
2006-11-15 13:52:26 · answer #2 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What law did they break? Ebay sellers can do business, and refuse to do business, with anyone they choose. Are you really going to court because you think they "broke the law"? In the USA there are attorneys that will take any case under any circumstance. You can report them or file a complaint with ebay. Suing them? What a waste of time. And what will you get from it? Grow up, find another seller and buy what you want. Are you really the type of person that files a lawsuit everytime someone hurts your feelings?
2006-11-15 13:56:19 · answer #3 · answered by commonsense 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Safe Harbor function of eBay can render some assistance, as will the Postal Inspection Service (www.usps.com)
2006-11-15 13:50:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Suing costs a lot of money, more than your item is likely worth. File a claim with Ebay and Paypal and with a little investigation, Ebay will refund your money.
2006-11-15 13:50:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, all you can do is file a complaint with eBay and give the offender negative feedback. It's best just to let him cancel the transaction and forget about it, as long as you haven't lost money.
2006-11-15 13:52:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds to me like you hadn't lost a thing really. There was no money transaction, so what's the big deal. I'm sure it was something you honestly wanted but.. let it go and move on. Life's too short as it is.
Besides, you sound like a sore loser.. no offense.
2006-11-15 13:55:28 · answer #7 · answered by sassy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your state, and country. It is possible, but very unlikely that it would be worth it. The best thing to do is report them to safe-harbor to get their account locked.
2006-11-15 13:51:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not if you didnt pay for it...might be an Ebay violation though, and you can trash them on the feedback thingie.
2006-11-15 13:51:16 · answer #9 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, until you enter the contract with them they have the right to refuse you. Now if you've already paid that's a different story, once you pay them they are obliged to send it to you.
2006-11-15 13:51:15 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ kellycakes ♥ 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋