Oh, I'm very well aware that you can have even a 10 day auction with a BIN in there too. You're right. He used the BIN option. Made the commitment to buy. End of story.
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ebay dilemma, please help
- Thread starter beyondhairy
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It's these very things that have stopped me from using Ebay as either a buyer or seller completely.
That, and too many damn storefronts. Not the same...bull**** prices, schill bids, all that crap.
no thanks. BUY BOTH as you agreed to. And, learn how to use a crosswalk.
Mon
That, and too many damn storefronts. Not the same...bull**** prices, schill bids, all that crap.
no thanks. BUY BOTH as you agreed to. And, learn how to use a crosswalk.
Mon
I was joking about the last part. thought it was funny.
sorry about the fine, but really, don't click what you can't buy. moral of the story.
sorry about the fine, but really, don't click what you can't buy. moral of the story.
You pretty much shot yourself in the foot here buddy. Get a loan or something, but don't back out on your commitment.
I'd go with the Schecter, they are nice basses for the money. As for the jumbo frets, that really won't make a difference if you don't have long fingers. The space between the frets will still be the same. I was told long ago by a few different people that having short fingers doesn't matter anyway. As long as you learn good left hand technique and learn to stretch, you'll be fine.
As for the Ebay situation, I'm going to be alittle more understanding then everyone else seems to be. Yes, you bid on an item and contractually you are required to buy the item. I would first try and buy both and then sell the one you don't want in order to get your money back. But, I also believe that $h!t happens. While you're excuse might not be as good as "My house burned down and I'm strapped for cash.." the seller doesn't need to know your exact situation (and really, who gets in trouble for J walking now-a-days?
) Just tell the seller who's bass you don't want now that something financially important came up, you appologize, and you will refund their Ebay charges. I think while the seller will probably be dissappointed, they'll be understanding, especially if you reimburse the charges.
I had a buyer back out on a Fulltone Bass Drive a few years ago because his amp blew up and he couldn't afford to buy it. He didn't offer to pay back my fees and I was still understanding about the situation, and even left the guy positive feedback. Yes he backed out (and I noted that) but he was a nice guy about it and handled the situation well. But that's just the type of guy I am in those situations.
As for the Ebay situation, I'm going to be alittle more understanding then everyone else seems to be. Yes, you bid on an item and contractually you are required to buy the item. I would first try and buy both and then sell the one you don't want in order to get your money back. But, I also believe that $h!t happens. While you're excuse might not be as good as "My house burned down and I'm strapped for cash.." the seller doesn't need to know your exact situation (and really, who gets in trouble for J walking now-a-days?
) Just tell the seller who's bass you don't want now that something financially important came up, you appologize, and you will refund their Ebay charges. I think while the seller will probably be dissappointed, they'll be understanding, especially if you reimburse the charges. I had a buyer back out on a Fulltone Bass Drive a few years ago because his amp blew up and he couldn't afford to buy it. He didn't offer to pay back my fees and I was still understanding about the situation, and even left the guy positive feedback. Yes he backed out (and I noted that) but he was a nice guy about it and handled the situation well. But that's just the type of guy I am in those situations.
I hear ya 4stringdrums, but have no less than 10 auctions go belly up in just this fashion, over a span of a month, and tell me it won't sour you a tad.
I'm not heartless, I feel for a bas sitch, been thru plenty. but if I was in his shoes, I would have bought one, completed the transaction, got accustommed to that instrument, discerned whether it was a keeper, and wether I would even need the other. I know timing is key, in regards to these auctions, but that is just how I would choose to operate.
Live within or a bit below your means, I always say.
I'm not heartless, I feel for a bas sitch, been thru plenty. but if I was in his shoes, I would have bought one, completed the transaction, got accustommed to that instrument, discerned whether it was a keeper, and wether I would even need the other. I know timing is key, in regards to these auctions, but that is just how I would choose to operate.
Live within or a bit below your means, I always say.
Mon Rominee said:
Yea he's still taking a risk with saying no, because he doesn't know if the seller has been through this before and might be "soured" a bit as you say. But I still think that if he absolutely can't come up with the money, he only has to try and see what happens. If it doesn't work out in his favor, then lesson learned. It could've happened to any of us really. Bid on something you know you have the money for and then the next day your car breaks down and can't afford both. As I said before, things happen.
totally, it is unfortunate. best of luck with this issue. Sorry if I come off like a curmudgeon.
Mon
Mon
Most of us that have suggested he needs to buy both basses have refrained from beating up on him, but the fact remains that he sat in front of the computer and pushed that button both times.
Does he have to buy them both?
No.
Would I?
Yes, and I would suggest that anyone deciding to win an auction, even if you have regrets, pay the seller and make up with yourself later.
It's quite possible that the sellers of those instruments didn't even want to sell but needed food for the kids or their own jaywalking tickets for that matter.
I think that watching out for him is probably at least somewhat noble but it's also known as enabling, guaranteed to assure more sellers having to "be understanding" in the future, while their own situation gets sidelined.
Does he have to buy them both?
No.
Would I?
Yes, and I would suggest that anyone deciding to win an auction, even if you have regrets, pay the seller and make up with yourself later.
It's quite possible that the sellers of those instruments didn't even want to sell but needed food for the kids or their own jaywalking tickets for that matter.
I think that watching out for him is probably at least somewhat noble but it's also known as enabling, guaranteed to assure more sellers having to "be understanding" in the future, while their own situation gets sidelined.
I suspect that had you purchased only one bass and had the cash crunch most people here would be more sympathetic.
I buy and sell regularly on Ebay and think that at the very least you should pay the buyer's fees, which are higher because he listed the auction with a buy it now option. That's just my opinion....ultimately you'll do what you think is right. Good luck!
I buy and sell regularly on Ebay and think that at the very least you should pay the buyer's fees, which are higher because he listed the auction with a buy it now option. That's just my opinion....ultimately you'll do what you think is right. Good luck!
Maybe u can find somebody to buy one of them so at least you don't screw the sellers.. How much is the schector for?
jive1
Commercial User
I don't want to repeat what's been said before.....
The issue is that he used "buy it now". Doing this and bogarting on the sale can have the following effects:
- Most sellers use "buy it now" for a quick sale. Having to relist and going through the auction again prevents that.
- Sellers have time constraints, especially around the holidays. I end auctions at a certain time so that I can ship them in a timely manner. I don't want an auction to end while I am out of town or otherwise unavailable. I might have to wait a while to relist if I am out of town.
- Individuals who were interested in the item lose out on the sale. If the item had 20 people watching it, there's a good chance it will sell. You used "buy it now" to avoid the competition. The seller now may lose out on all those potential buyers, and the potential buyers may lose out on something that they really want and can afford.
- A relist can be seen as potenital fraud. I've had people ask about the legitimacy of my auction because it amazingly similar to a completed auction. Well the user could look at the user ID and see. But still, I've been asked that when someone cops out of an auction.
I'm glad that you're at least compensating the seller for their fees, but many times the seller loses out on more than just the listing and final value fees.
The issue is that he used "buy it now". Doing this and bogarting on the sale can have the following effects:
- Most sellers use "buy it now" for a quick sale. Having to relist and going through the auction again prevents that.
- Sellers have time constraints, especially around the holidays. I end auctions at a certain time so that I can ship them in a timely manner. I don't want an auction to end while I am out of town or otherwise unavailable. I might have to wait a while to relist if I am out of town.
- Individuals who were interested in the item lose out on the sale. If the item had 20 people watching it, there's a good chance it will sell. You used "buy it now" to avoid the competition. The seller now may lose out on all those potential buyers, and the potential buyers may lose out on something that they really want and can afford.
- A relist can be seen as potenital fraud. I've had people ask about the legitimacy of my auction because it amazingly similar to a completed auction. Well the user could look at the user ID and see. But still, I've been asked that when someone cops out of an auction.
I'm glad that you're at least compensating the seller for their fees, but many times the seller loses out on more than just the listing and final value fees.
