Dick Axtell
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 posted on 8/5/09 at 08:15 AM |
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E-bay Puzzle?
Have successfully bid for an E-bay item. Seller indicated that it was to be collected.
Have sent message proposing optional dates for said collection.
No response from seller - absolutely s.f.a.
What should the next move be? Haven't parted with any dosh, yet.
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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mookaloid
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| posted on 8/5/09 at 08:20 AM |
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request his contact details then telephone him if he has a phone number listed. 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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stevegough
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| posted on 8/5/09 at 09:03 AM |
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Been in the same position several times myself.
Frustrating, isn't it?
Several questions - how long have you given it since winning the bid?
How long since you wrote to him / her?
Any possible further contact details buried in the advert?
How good is their 'feedback'?
Do you have a bad 'gut feeling'?
Also several plausible reasons for them not replying - could have gone on holiday! - yes, even though theyv'e things 'ending soon' !
- could be a fault with their computer or internet provider ? Might be 'working away' or 'on a course' for several days.
I know it is frustrating, but you have obeyed the golden rule - not paid!
I think it is unlikely to be a scammer, but there are people who do set things up like this - ie. - collection only - in the hope that you think it is
above board - so you cough up a deposit etc only to find either a false address or they just go silent on you.
Long reply - but hope this helps, be patient - and contact ebay helpline as a last resort.
Regards and good luck, Steve.
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smart51
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| posted on 8/5/09 at 09:28 AM |
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People are a bit absent minded sometimes. It is possible that they set up a standard auction of 10 days or 2 weeks, forgetting that they'll be
away.
I'd try and contact them by phone but would leave it 2 weeks from the sale date before raising a non-delivery with eBay. They always seem to
find in favour of the buyer so don't worry. It is a pain though as you have to wait for it to be resolved before buying alternatives elsewhere.
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 8/5/09 at 11:00 AM |
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did it go for buttons? Sometimes people decide its worth more and go quiet.
You cant force the guy to sell really.
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 8/5/09 at 02:52 PM |
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Thanks for the feedback, everybody.
Most of the possible reasons for zero replies, which I had considered as possibilities, were mentioned in your postings.
Sellers contact details were merely postcode; have already consulted Tom-Tom to locate him a little more closely.
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 9/5/09 at 02:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by smart51
.....leave it 2 weeks from the sale date before raising a non-delivery with eBay.
Followed your suggestion. Gotta call yesterday evening, and went up to Stockport to collect it today. Seems to be satisfactory, so worthwhile
purchase.
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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