Ebay: how to...

[jayk]

Hi

I have 2 questions re: ebay

1. mutually withdraw from an auction that went through but now both seller and buyer agree to cancel the auction?

2. mutually withdraw negative feedback from each other?

Thanks

[B40]

I guess you didn't listen to me and tried asking for the $1 in listing fees back?

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/s...0&postcount=10

hey guys

I need a bit of advice here.

I sold an item for buy-it-now for $9.99 (starting at 0.01) and shipping cost of $85

I know the shipping charge is outrageous, but of course it's so I can avoid ebay charging me their ridiculous rates.

Now the buyer with 63 + feedback replies
"Sorry, but I did not notice the $94.99 shipping charge. I am no longer interested in the item. I'm not sure if this was intentionally deceptive or if there is some benefit to you listing the item this way. Obviously, shipping should not cost $94.99 for single lens.

I have never backed out of a transaction and have 100% feedback for 63 transactions."

Should I charge him $2 or something for my wasted time, or should I relist it with no charge?

I clearly listed in the ad "please read all conditions before bidding"

[jayk]

I guess you didn't listen to me and tried asking for the $1 in listing fees back?

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/s...0&postcount=10

Actually those are 2 questions for separate things.

[ullyeus]

While there are question marks in the post...I don't really see a question...I'm not an extensive ebayer though.

[Paranoidandroid]

It's his fault for not reading the details, so he should have no reason to leave you negative feedback. You are the one at loss, so charge him the listings fee or else leave him a -

assuming you are talking about the situation with the $85 shipping auction.

[dmatthew]

caveat emptor

just leave the negative to the $89.00 shipping item

lol

[ze-ta]

Hi

I have 2 questions re: ebay

1. mutually withdraw from an auction that went through but now both seller and buyer agree to cancel the auction?

2. mutually withdraw negative feedback from each other?

Thanks

1. The seller will need to file an unpaid item dispute for the auction, and opt to mutually withdraw from the auction. More info here

2. Fill out a form. More info here



And for future reference, eBay's help index

[d_jedi]

It's deceptive $hit like this why I don't buy very much on E-bay.

[airodus]

I would just play nice with him and move on.

He can put you on report for circumventing ebay's listing fees, which ebay will definately nail you on. It's not worth fighting the guy if he can potentially put a stop to your shady business practices.

Just recoup your costs on some other suckers. But at least we all know to avoid your auctions.

[charger]

It's deceptive $hit like this why I don't buy very much on E-bay.

How is it deceptive? It's important to take the ENTIRE cost into account, not just the list price.

[jayk]

How is it deceptive? It's important to take the ENTIRE cost into account, not just the list price.

Yeah I agree with you. Why are ppl so anal about "deceptive"? If you can read carefully, then you should be responsible for paying what you bid on. It's not like anyone changed the prices after the auction ended.

And for the record, nobody answered the question from the original post.

and I'll reiterate yet again, those 2 questions are for separate events, NOT the same auction

[airodus]

How is it deceptive? It's important to take the ENTIRE cost into account, not just the list price.

Well it's deceptive to ebay noobs. It's like those companies that advertise a good price, but then tack on a whole bunch of extra fees. Sure, you'll only get burned once and then you'll be wiser. But really, why should people be getting burned at all?

Second, it is cheating eBay which ends up raising the fees for legitimate sellers. (like shoplifting raises the price of goods in a B&M store) In essence, it is stealing fees from eBay. eBay provides a very valuable service and should be compensated for it. If a seller does not agree with the fees, then they should not use eBay.

[farooq7]

wait so you mean i can sell a five thousand dollar laptop on ebay for 1 dollar and make shipping & Handling $4999 and not be charged a percent for that?