eBay help?

[PSI 304]

Hey guys,

Looking to purchase a bunky on eBay and the bloke keeps ending the auction early then re-listing the next day. The bloke is pretty much fucking everyone around and i know that you will all say "well just buy something else" but this one is exactly what im chasing and much cheaper than others around...in other words if you've got nothing helpful to say, dont fuckin say it. Calling the seller is fruitless and when looking to file a report on the item, none of the options match the issue i want to raise. Anyone know of a number you can call to maybe help resolve the problem?

Thanks.

[miss_petepie]

maybe just use one of the options and then clarify in the response what you wanna say?

[DanWA]

Nah theres an email customer service though i'v used for similar issues.

[PSI 304]

The thing im worried about is just throwing it in any category then when the email is read they just discard it because its in the wrong section. That and the fact im terrible with emails, i find it easier to clarify over the phone so this way is preferable. Just trying to nut out all of my options.

[Mad_Aussie]

Well the bloke obviously has a price he wants so don't lowball him, on eBay you are allowed to re-list if you don't get the money you want. Sorry hey, i've been there before.

[Mad_Aussie]

What you can do, however, is get some peeps to set up phony accounts, bid and bid and bid with them (but do one real bid with yours with what you want to pay) so the guy thinks he's getting the cash he needs. Then get all the other accounts to bail out after auction ends, by default you'll be the highest bidder and he's legally required to sell to you.

[PSI 304]

but when its listed as a no reserve auction? Even in the Q&A he states it is no reserve. I would imagine this changes it a bit?


Questions from other members
Date
Q: hi just wondering if you would you take $700 cash as is thanks mic
A: No chance buddy. If you want the car put a bid on it. There is no reserve
01 Sep, 2009

[Mistikal]

Mind if I ask what car it is?

[PSI 304]

landcruiser

[Mad_Aussie]

when it comes down to it mate, you can't force someone to sell something to you.

[PSI 304]

I realise this. Though it states in the ebay policies that a seller must present a fair and level playing feild for buyers. Hardly seems that way is all.

[Mad_Aussie]

yeah but some people are just pingpingpingpings and should die in a face fire

[dattoman]

Have you bid ?
If its no reserve... and you bid... he's supposed to let the auction run and sell to the highest

Ring the guy direct
Ebay won't help you

[TJ]

Hey guys,

Looking to purchase a bunky on eBay and the bloke keeps ending the auction early then re-listing the next day. The bloke is pretty much fucking everyone around and i know that you will all say "well just buy something else" but this one is exactly what im chasing and much cheaper than others around...in other words if you've got nothing helpful to say, dont fuckin say it. Calling the seller is fruitless and when looking to file a report on the item, none of the options match the issue i want to raise. Anyone know of a number you can call to maybe help resolve the problem?

Thanks.


Just buy something else.

[Skitzo]

LOL TJ. I might give you a High 5 tonight.

[evilvl]

On the site somewhere there's an option to chat to an ebay customer service rep online in real time.

It's handy because you can keep talking with them until your query has been resolved.

[PSI 304]

thanks evilvl, found the live help section and a report has now been started.