Ebay help

[Mark R]

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With all respect, that's the "crap shoot" with all auctions. That's what an auction is.

Understood, Chas, as I have sold alot on ebay in the past. My "crap shoot" comment was in reference to the seller in question rather than to the auction format. You may have a seller who chooses to ignore the request simply because he has someone on the hook and the only way the bidder is off the hook is if the seller gets a higher bid.

Whether as a buyer or a seller, always considered ebay to be a 2 way street -- what is the point of having a disgruntled buyer simply because you have them obligated to complete the transaction. You lose nothing as a seller by withdrawing the bid if a buyer has changed his mind as he probably wont complete the transaction anyways.

[Chas]

Oh, I agree, Mark. It is always in the seller's interest to communicate with the buyer. If he doesn't then he has given grounds for the "I cannot contact the seller." bid retraction.

Regards

Chas

[Jay]

The seller also risks negative feedback and 1 star ratings.