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Marc the Smark 03-15-2005 10:56 PM
E-BAY
 
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
Quote:
Originally Posted by HardKore UK
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
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Ravishing One
What did you bid on?
tickets

Vietnamese Crippler 03-16-2005 03:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Funky Fly
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
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vietnamese Crippler
: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
Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Hot Scott
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
Quote:
Originally Posted by Buzzkill
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


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