posted on October 27, 2000 03:13:22 PM new
Well, I have a dilemma. I have a bidder on one of my auction, nothing of significance (less than $3), but this bidder already had -1 on their rating. So decided, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and hope that he/she can make good with my auction.
Well today, they got another negative feedback. Okay -2. Both amounts were in around the $150 mark. Mine is nowhere near that.
What would you do? I don't want to totally burn my bridges if they are really going to make good on my sale.
posted on October 27, 2000 03:44:35 PM new
You're risking a whole lot of time and trouble (repeated emails begging for payment, the NPB/FVF/relist merry-go round PLUS a retaliatory neg from bidder) for a $3 sale. If the bidder makes good on the deal, great; you're ahead $3. If he doesn't, your meager profit on this item will go straight out the window. 'Taint worth it.
Cancel the bid, email the bidder not to bid again on your auctions, and cc SafeHarbor.
posted on October 27, 2000 10:06:08 PM new
Okay, I decided to be fair and contact the bidder myself. "I am concerned about your negative feedback .... if you are serious about the intent of winning this auction, please respond otherwise, I will cancel the bid."
As it turns out they responded with the explanation that they have been having internet connections. Hopefully, I won't have to go through the agnozing time collecting. Thanks for your two cents!
