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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.
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Unnecessarily awesome
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I don't think so
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The Satanic Mechanic
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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? |
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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.
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VALENTÍA
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Communication is the key.
![]() 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. ![]() |
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Hello
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What did you bid on?
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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. |
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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. |
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I've had the same problem, the people were all cool about it because I emailed them quickly enough and explained the problem.
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Jamiroquai Bodega
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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.
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Jamiroquai Bodega
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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.
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Buzzy, send him an anthrax laden letter.
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Jamiroquai Bodega
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hmmmmm
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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.
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The People's Member
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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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