I just lost a bid on ebay item. The seller contacted me via email saying he had another just like it for sale. I wrote him back asking if it was the same one he just sold, he replied saying it was the same one, then said this in the rest of the email:
"I`ll provide you 10 days money back guarantee, no questions asked. That means within 10 working days you decide if you don't want to keep the item. In order to purchase the deal through eBay all you have to do is to send me exactly those info:
Name:
Address:
City/State:
Country:
Zip:
I need the details exactly like i have requested, because I`ll forward all the details to eBay and right after that they will contact us with all the instructions to proceed the deal, also you will receive from them instructions about the payment method."
I've heard of some ebay scams. Is this one of them or should I take advantage of the good deal he's offering me on this? PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS ONLY IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR REALLY TALKING ABOUT. thanx
2007-07-31 09:10:36 · 6 answers · asked by sketchhog 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet ➔ Other - Internet
No. I believe, whenever you receive a message through eBay, it posts a warning, saying that the message system is not to be used for selling stuff.
From one of my many eBay messages:
" It is unsafe and against eBay rules to offer to buy or sell directly using the My Messages forwarding system without winning the item on the eBay Web site".
"Participants in these 'outside of eBay' transactions lose their ability to use eBay purchase protection programs and feedback. We strongly advise recipients of these email offers to report them to eBay. Learn more about trading with confidence".
2007-07-31 09:16:37 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He shouldn't have started the bid at 99 cents. He could have also spent a little more to put a reserve price in case a situation like this occurred. You're not to blame and you don't need to feel bullied into paying more. Who cares if the watch has been used by him since 1978? He obviously wasn't so fond of it - he's selling it. If he has more than 12 hours until the auction closes, he can cancel the auction (lying about the reason why, of course) and thereby cancel all bids. If he has fewer than 12 hours and only your bid, he can cancel the auction, but he'd still be obligated to sell you the item, even if it's broken or defective. I suspect he just won't send it and take the hit to his eBay reputation or possibly even account. You may even consider reporting this, especially if the auction ends and he's saying that he won't send you the item.
2016-05-19 01:02:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, eBay has a service that allows sellers to sell like items.
One is called a second chance offer, but I am not so sure this applies as you did not say if the winning bidder paid for their winning auction. If they did not pay then the item can be relisted.
If the seller has more than one of the items, it is their prerogative to only list one in an auction. If they then want to sell you a loosing bidder that second one they can but only through ebay.
The seller would then have to use eBay to initiate the second chance offer, which by the way has a lifespan of between 1-7 day depending upon how long the seller wishes to grant you the buyer the opportunity to buy at your highest bid.
I have been offered to use a second chance several times both as a seller and buyer. eBay has this feature to keep them in the loop, and thus retain their cut.
If you think the seller is trying to keep eBay out of the loop, then the transaction would be frowned upon. eBay wants its cut no matter what. Your decision to respond to the sellers offer would depend upon what you feel is right.
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2007-07-31 09:23:43 · answer #3 · answered by QueryAll 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not illegal. It's the seller being considerate. The seller is letting you know you can still get the item, and that you can return it within 10 days after receipt, probably for what you bid on it (which would be less than what the winner of the item paid). You're not obligated to order it, so there's nothing illegal.
2007-07-31 09:15:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds kind of fishy. I would just ignore it & not respond back to them with your info.
2007-07-31 09:20:06 · answer #5 · answered by CC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out his profile, user comments . Then decide. If he is in 100% satisfaction level ( or pretty close) give him a go.
2007-07-31 09:20:51 · answer #6 · answered by Iknowalittle 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋