E-bay question

[MixedFruitBasket]

Has anyone had issues with an ebay user badgering for lower and lower prices. This user was blocked from buying, and has returned under a different name (the 0 purchases and brand new account kind of a giveaway).
There is no need to have this transaction go through because the likelihood of them making a false claim is too high.
Any suggestions? Just cancel the sale and go on?

 

[GabeM]

Why even bother considering? Block them again and do not give them any attention. You are not the only ebay seller and this isnt worth your time.

 

[Retro Reefer]

There was a setting to only allow people with a certain amount of feedbacks to purchase from you, that’s how I have mine set up. I agree don’t sell anything to them your asking for issues, cancel sale and report to eBay.

 

[MixedFruitBasket]

There was a setting to only allow people with a certain amount of feedbacks to purchase from you, that’s how I have mine set up. I agree don’t sell anything to them your asking for issues, cancel sale and report to eBay.

Yes. I have always had it so anyone without at least two transactions couldn't bid without clearing it with me first. However, they appear to have changed this where the starting point is -1 and lower. Apparently they no longer do 0.

 

[MixedFruitBasket]

Why even bother considering? Block them again and do not give them any attention. You are not the only ebay seller and this isnt worth your time.

I agree, but if they keep making accounts and bidding it's a pain in the rear. So I'm not sure how to prevent this from continuing.

 

[Retro Reefer]

Yes. I have always had it so anyone without at least two transactions couldn't bid without clearing it with me first. However, they appear to have changed this where the starting point is -1 and lower. Apparently they no longer do 0.

I haven’t looked at it for years but I believe mine was set to like 20-30 transactions? I had a lot of issues when I first started eBay but over the last 15 years I have only had maybe 2 issues with buyers.

I agree, but if they keep making accounts and bidding it's a pain in the rear. So I'm not sure how to prevent this from continuing.

contact eBay and tell them what you suspect is happening, should be able to do that on the transaction page for the sale, request sale cancellation and then select whatever reason best describes your situation.. think there is a spot for comment as well depending on the reason you want to cancel the transaction. I also think there is a option to check if your having problems with buyer.

 

[Retro Reefer]

Just rereading your post, you should be able to block bidders while auction is in progress if I remember correctly.

 

[MixedFruitBasket]

contact eBay and tell them what you suspect is happening, should be able to do that on the transaction page for the sale, request sale cancellation and then select whatever reason best describes your situation.. think there is a spot for comment as well depending on the reason you want to cancel the transaction. I also think there is a option to check if your having problems with buyer.

Thanks. I did cancel the transaction but apparently ebay has removed your ability to comment or state a different reason.

I will try and contact them to see what they say.

 

[MixedFruitBasket]

Just rereading your post, you should be able to block bidders while auction is in progress if I remember correctly.

It was a buy it now

 

[Retro Reefer]

I figured they probably have made multiple changes but fortunately I haven’t had any of your issues for years. I don’t sell aquatic stuff just some hand made items I make out of 550 cord and will sell them there on occasion, scammers probably not interested in my stuff.. lol

 

[MixedFruitBasket]

You'd be amazed at what people scam. I think they do it more for the thrill rather than the item.

I figured they probably have made multiple changes but fortunately I haven’t had any of your issues for years. I don’t sell aquatic stuff just some hand made items I make out of 550 cord and will sell them there on occasion, scammers probably not interested in my stuff.. lol

 

[Twitchy]

eBay removed most ways to block new accounts/ 0 feedback folks. They even took out the bit where you could block buyers who don't have a Paypal account. the best you can do now is set up a fixed price buy it now listing, and click the "require immediate payment" box. which allows new folks to buy it, but they have to pay right away.

 

[londre5000]

Ebay, local forums, people always send you ridic offers. Annoying but it's part of selling unfortunately

 

[EMeyer]

Another strategy to consider: rather than filtering out new buyers, only offer "buy it now" instead of auctions etc.

I sell a fair amount on eBay but only as "buy it now", so there is almost never any discussion of prices, because the sale is usually complete before the discussion starts.

 

[siggy]

Ebay is hurting for cash and will let anyone buy/sell, that's how they get $$, problem with canceled sale is he can now give you a bad mark as a seller, but you will be able to add a remark like"canceled sale due to no feedback" with coral sales I would worry too.
Edit: also when canceling use reason "damaged Item"

 

[MixedFruitBasket]

Another strategy to consider: rather than filtering out new buyers, only offer "buy it now" instead of auctions etc.

I sell a fair amount on eBay but only as "buy it now", so there is almost never any discussion of prices, because the sale is usually complete before the discussion starts.

This was a buy it now. That’s all I do.

 

[MixedFruitBasket]

Ebay is hurting for cash and will let anyone buy/sell, that's how they get $$, problem with canceled sale is he can now give you a bad mark as a seller, but you will be able to add a remark like"canceled sale due to no feedback" with coral sales I would worry too.
Edit: also when canceling use reason "damaged Item"

I’ll remember that. Thanks

 

[MixedFruitBasket]

Oh and another seller caught them trying to use two addresses too.

 

[EMeyer]

This was a buy it now. That’s all I do.

Sorry, missed that.

I'm hesitant to even discuss reducing prices with a potential buyer. My experience has been that the kind of person who tries to lower your price is also a pain after the sale, and tries to scam you into a refund. So now when someone tries to negotiate prices I consider that a deal-breaking red flag and just ignore them