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Marc the Smark
03-15-2005, 10:56 PM
If somebody wins an auction, but doesn't pay for the item, can that person be sued? I know, stupid question, but I gotta know.
Vietnamese Crippler
03-16-2005, 01:31 AM
I don't think so
Funky Fly
03-16-2005, 02:36 AM
If you win and don't pay, you are breaking a LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT, so yes.

Didn't you read the fine print when you were signing up?
Marc the Smark
03-16-2005, 09:44 AM
I won a couple of auctions. The problem is, I have fallen on hard times and having serious difficulty with finances right now. I just emailed the people I won items from, so I hope they're understanding.
Mike the Metal Ed
03-16-2005, 10:13 AM
Communication is the key. :y:

I think they can request the second highest bid win, or re-list the item, so as long as you tell the seller, you should be cool. :y:
Marc the Smark
03-16-2005, 10:23 AM
Communication is the key. :y:

I think they can request the second highest bid win, or re-list the item, so as long as you tell the seller, you should be cool. :y:

Thanks man. I think I'm screwed though. :(
The Ravishing One
03-16-2005, 10:42 AM
What did you bid on?
Marc the Smark
03-16-2005, 10:45 AM
What did you bid on?

tickets
Vietnamese Crippler
03-16-2005, 03:15 PM
If you win and don't pay, you are breaking a LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT, so yes.

Didn't you read the fine print when you were signing up?

:shifty:
Funky Fly
03-16-2005, 09:04 PM
:shifty:
It's not really even fine print, it tells you every single time you bid on something, that it's a binding contract.
Kane Knight
03-16-2005, 09:16 PM
It's also worth pointing out that eBay offers protection for both bidders and sellers, but rarely actually PROVIDES it.

While you CAN get sued, it's more likely you'll get negative feedback at worst.
Loose Cannon
03-16-2005, 09:49 PM
LC's List of Tips #42: When bidding on items, make sure you have the money to pay for the item.

This has been Deep Thoughts with LC.
Dave Youell
03-17-2005, 10:10 AM
tickets
Your screwed, unless they have time to re list them
Silent
03-19-2005, 04:09 AM
I've had the same problem, the people were all cool about it because I emailed them quickly enough and explained the problem.
Buzzkill
03-19-2005, 01:51 PM
They won't do shit. Some guy fucked me out of $300 (a processor that I bought, didn't ship it and wouldn't return my money) and E-Bay didnt do anything to help me.
Silent
03-19-2005, 04:07 PM
They won't do shit. Some guy fucked me out of $300 (a processor that I bought, didn't ship it and wouldn't return my money) and E-Bay didnt do anything to help me.

I would have taken it to the police. That's fraud.
Buzzkill
03-19-2005, 05:22 PM
I did, the Portland Police Department said I woul dhave to take it up with the Ohio State Police Department (where the seller was located) and then the OSPD said I would have to take it up with the Portland Police Department.
YOUR Hero
03-19-2005, 07:02 PM
Buzzy, send him an anthrax laden letter.
Buzzkill
03-19-2005, 07:17 PM
hmmmmm
Requiem
03-27-2005, 02:22 AM
When the item costs enough, and I believe is in a different state, it becomes a federal offense, and the FBI or some organization gets involved. A guy I know in a college class bought something for his car on ebay, and never got the item after paying. He emailed ebay, and they got the feds involved. Friend got his money back.
BCWWF
03-28-2005, 10:47 PM
I thought it was something like if you don't pay for three items then you get kicked off or something