posted on March 2, 2004 02:49:52 PM new
For your amusement:
"Hello,
I was the high bidder on your 2 items
#26xxxxxxxx & Ebay 26xxxxxxxx. Unfortunately we were unable to conclude
these transactions resulting in 2 eBay infractions, resulting in my account
being suspended. Could you please assist me in this matter. I would be
willing to pay immediately if you still have the item. If not please
"release" me from the bid. I am a powerseller doing this for a living and
this is really hurting.
"Follow the attached instructions to remove the NPB Alert..."
--
"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."
posted on March 2, 2004 03:10:46 PM new
Now, this is interesting .
You see, the lots he didn't pay for are now worth more than they were when he won them. (Silver has increased in value in 2004.) Is he offering to pay now because all of a sudden, it's "such a deal"?
Wonder if he's done this to anyone else.
--
"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."
posted on March 2, 2004 04:57:03 PM new
I had someone email me yesterday begging me to remove the NPB on him because the "check is in the mail" (it actually was - it arrived today), and he really needed to be reinstated.
Problem was I didn't even get around to filing one yet.
posted on March 2, 2004 05:07:42 PM new
Right, there have to be at least two other sellers he's stiffed, but is he trying to buy the stuff at the (now) bargain price from them, too? It was more than 30 days ago, so I don't know what he bid on.
It could be a buying strategy. Bid on a bunch of precious metal lots. Default. If the spot price subsequently goes down, just get yerself a new eBay ID. If the spot price subsequently goes up, try to close the original deal.
If you do this on enough material, you could make some money.
--
"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."
posted on March 2, 2004 05:12:22 PM new
Should ask this dimwit if they would like some cheese to go with the whine. Show no mercy. Power seller....right.
posted on March 2, 2004 05:17:10 PM new
ihula,,,,LOL!!!!!!!! anotherone bites the dust,,,,,, and YOU had no part of it!
1.Please !.BEFORE Bidding.
2.NPB's have No rights,Posting. NEED be BLOCKED by e bay.(But they're NOT!)Upon final filing of NPB.
3.Naru's . Goodbye after 3,DIFFERENT, Sellers file NPB's. Negs do nothing. filing 4 PARTIAL fees DOES.
4.NEGATIVE feedback!!! Oops. Try giving Neg again in 3 BUSINESS days.
5.E bay release Millions of DEAD I.D's The PHONE Company does after a period of time. 0 activity in 5 years?
6.E bay, pls show bidders STATE location DURING the auction. After the fact that zip code, Worthless.
If you agree tell e bay. If you don't, tell Us.
posted on March 3, 2004 07:13:01 AM new
Charge them for it!
I used to have a canned email that I would use in these circumstances. It went something like... The records for Auctions that far back have been archived. If you want us to reverse this we will have to research those archived files. As we are a business, and I have not found any employees who will work for free, this activity will cost me money out of pocket. If you would like to pay for this I will accommodate you. If so please send a USPS(only) money order for $50.00 to...
I would guess that perhaps 3 or 4 people asked me for this, no one ever paid the money, although one said the were.
posted on March 3, 2004 07:35:28 AM new
I once got an email to reverse a FVF on an account that I submitted at least 2 years ago! That was good for a hearty laugh. I do not (and never will) remove or reverse NPB and FVF.
[ edited by beatnikera on Mar 3, 2004 08:19 AM ]
posted on March 3, 2004 08:05:19 AM new
My once and future PowerSmeller carried on a frenzied correspondence with me last night. First he said he had bought a BidPay money order to pay for *one* of the two auction lots...so please, won't I go do the NPB reversal thing RIGHT NOW?
I calmly advised him we ship when BidPay payments are approved.
Yes, yes, thank you, he responded, but please please please remove the NPB now!
Since I haven't even gotten a BidPay (Auction Payments) ORDER PENDING email, I doubt this person's veracity. And he'll have to pay for both lots, obviously.
Please, my family's income depends on this, he begged.
posted on March 4, 2004 05:45:52 PM new
Yeah -- and now, he might "smarten" up a bit and not use that id for buying again - so there isn't a way to get him naru-ed again... damn!
Wayne
Never explain -- Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
~ Elbert Hubbard
!.BEFORE Bidding. 
. NEED be BLOCKED by e bay.(But they're NOT!)Upon final filing of NPB.
. Goodbye after 3,DIFFERENT, Sellers file NPB's. Negs do nothing. filing 4 PARTIAL fees DOES.