Ok, I sold something on eBay, and a guy bought it with Buy It Now. However, right before he bought the item with Buy It Now I had sold the item to a friend. Now, he says we have a contract and he wants to buy the goods. I told him I no longer have to goods to sell him. He says "I intend on keeping my contract, I will call you from my law office tomorrow". What can happen from this? Can anything happen from this? He can't really go to court over this right? He lives on the other side of the country.
2007-07-16 17:29:02 · 8 answers · asked by Entrepreneur 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, no, the person never paid for it. He is just saying we have a contract, etc.
2007-07-16 17:36:12 · update #1
Update: I told him I was really sorry I no longer had the item and he said " I want to proceed with the transaction, and our contract"
2007-07-16 17:37:26 · update #2
I wouldnt worry - although, what were you selling?!?! This happened to me once, a person won the auction and it was a huge item (a statue of Ronald McDonald, life size, I am not kidding) - and someone offered to buy it out of my living room the day before. I just told the guy the truth and he got a little angry but I never go in trouble via Ebay etc, I think if it were a chronic habit you could lose your account, but nothing in court. I am assuming you refunded his money which is really your only obligation. good luck.
2007-07-16 17:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by sequinism 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like there was a contract when you accepted his offer to buy at a set price. He has a basis to sue you. Really though what were the damages, the cost to buy the same or similar item minus the agreed upon sale price. Figure it out. See what he wants, offer to pay his damages and don't worry too much about it. If he lives across the US it would be a very pricey suit and a big hassle. Hopefully the item was not worth a lot.
2007-07-16 17:38:51 · answer #2 · answered by Mos 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm no lawyer, but I'm guessing if you put an item for sale on Ebay there must be some kind of legal recourse if someone pays for it and doesn't get the item. I would suggest you explain what happened and return his money immediately. As far as his legal recourse, you should probably consult a lawyer in your state if you want accurate information.
2007-07-16 17:35:06 · answer #3 · answered by politicallyincorrect 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All bids including "buy it nows" are legally binding contracts. The buyer is obligated to pay you for the item and you are obligated to sell it to him. Why are you selling items you have listed on eBay to your friends? I highly doubt this person is a lawyer but I would be a bit more ethical in my business practices in the future. BTW which seller are you? That way I know not to do business with you.
2007-07-16 18:11:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
you shouldn't have sold it to the friend because you had it on ebay. When you sell something on ebay, people expect you to have it or itll hurt you rating and you'll get negative feedback. He probably could go to court over it because he thought he was buying it instead of buying something he really couldn't get.
2007-07-16 17:38:07 · answer #5 · answered by babygirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he's bluffing. he can report you to ebay and the worst they could do would be pull your membership, which just means you would have to start over with your ratings from a new email address. don't worry too much about it, as long as you give the guy his money back right away he isn't harmed enough to get any farther with it
2007-07-16 17:35:11 · answer #6 · answered by John M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I will bet my non existent law degree that if you don't take his money he is SOL.
2007-07-16 17:33:00 · answer #7 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yeah he wont sue you , he is just being a d!*K
2007-07-16 17:38:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋