Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted March 8, 2005 Now I put up some skates on E-bay, the reserve was not met. I got an e-mail during the auction about whether someone could buy them outside of E-bay. I said not while they are up and I know selling them to a member without E-bay is frowned upon, but because mine didn't sell and are not on E-bay right now, is this an allowable action? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headonaswivel 1 Report post Posted March 8, 2005 Yup. The person contacted you during the auction. It is now over, so you are free to act how you like.I've been both the seller and the buyer in this situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kosydar 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2005 If the auction is over and the reserve isn't met, I don't see why you shouldn't be able to sell them to that person. It is kind of a sketchy situation though. If the person had full intent of buying them for a price that you feel is fair, why wouldn't they just bid on them? I'd look into setting up a private listing and having the person buy through there, so you're still protected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted March 8, 2005 I'm considering that, or throwing it up on a BIN at a certain time. He said he can't buy them till the end of the month so I am assuming it's 'payday" type thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2048 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2005 Just don't ship till the money arrives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickz 107 Report post Posted March 8, 2005 I'll pass on offers like that (outside of eBay). If they want to make a purchase, I'd still make a private auction for that person to buy it. At least there is some kind of agreement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neo5370 132 Report post Posted March 8, 2005 Definitely. You don't have the protection of PayPal or Ebay regulations in case the guy doesn't pay.I've had good and bad experiences in your same situation, but if you get burned there's no action you can take.Did you already try the Sell Forum here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illpaseo116 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2005 defninitely do a private auction, or just set up a buy-it-now at the agreed price. Better safe than sorry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Modo22 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2005 Just don't ship till the money arrives.Yeah!!! Never do a COD, and usually Ask for anything but a personal check.Definitely. You don't have the protection of PayPal or Ebay regulations in case the guy doesn't pay.Ebay really offers no protection in regards to getting your money back/Protecting you. You Bid and Sell at your own risk at all times. PayPal is pretty safe though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted March 9, 2005 I wouldn't do the transaction without Paypal. I threw it back up there and hopefully it'll go this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
