Ebay rant...Annoying guy bugging me!!

BLACKCAT69 · October 21st, 2004, 06:29 PM

Just ran an auction and have been getting a non-bidder pestering the heck outta me to sell to him at HIS price. Contacted me at the beginning of the auction to run a Buy-It-Now and shut it down. Then has been been trying to negotiate a price post-auction (item didn't sell). At one point, I acquiesced and gave him a price 3.00 above what he wanted to pay (based on an exchange rate.) I gave him instructions on how to pay and offered free insurance (no Paypal..M/O only as per my aution instructions). Then we wants haggle over the 3.00 difference and keeps trying to get me accept his wish to pay with Paypal. At this point I replied and said that I am not interested (basically because he's getting annoying and I don't want to deal with the guy). He then sends another e-mail begging for me to sell him the amp for 10 bucks more than originally he wanted. I am not replying to the guy. I relisted at a lower price and will fish for committed buyer. I must mention that this guy also sent me a list of recently finalized auctions for the item showing a precedent for the end price (basically for the amout he wanted to pay). But based on how much he annoyed me, I will gladly pay the re-listing fee and find a buyer who can follow my instructions without hounding the bejesus outta me!!! AHHHAHHAHAHAHA!!!!

FWIW..Here's the auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESE:IT

e-merlin · October 21st, 2004, 10:10 PM

I think I'd block his e-mail address and block him from bidding on your auctions if he can't take a hint!

guitar_ed · October 21st, 2004, 10:13 PM

This individual has violated a couple of eBay rules:

1) Trying to buy an item outside of eBay.
2) Harrassing a fellow eBay-er.

Email the folks at eBay and let them worry about this guy. It may not be his first, and could result in his getting kicked off.

Guitar Ed

Dave W · October 21st, 2004, 11:47 PM

Block him.

Steve McGinnis · October 22nd, 2004, 02:53 PM

I ebay alot, and ocassionally this kind of thing will occur. I reply politely for a couple of times and then ignore them. I actually had one guy call me while the auction was running (no reserve) and was trying to bargain with me on the end price!

No big deal, overall I like ebay, but with such a big market you are bound to run into some undesireables.

Weezer · October 22nd, 2004, 11:52 PM

and all that over a micro-cube

Big Cookie · October 23rd, 2004, 12:29 AM

If you don't get rid of this guy now you never will, ESPECIALLY if he actually BUYS anything. I know the type.

BLACKCAT69 · October 23rd, 2004, 12:20 PM

from bidding and I've notified Ebay there was a problem. Just waiting on their response. I wasn't going to notify them, but I figured it is only fair he is sanctioned or warned for acting the way he has.

October 21st, 2004, 06:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
BLACKCAT69 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada-Windsor-Ont. Age: 37 Posts: 2,633 5 Photos	Ebay rant...Annoying guy bugging me!! Just ran an auction and have been getting a non-bidder pestering the heck outta me to sell to him at HIS price. Contacted me at the beginning of the auction to run a Buy-It-Now and shut it down. Then has been been trying to negotiate a price post-auction (item didn't sell). At one point, I acquiesced and gave him a price 3.00 above what he wanted to pay (based on an exchange rate.) I gave him instructions on how to pay and offered free insurance (no Paypal..M/O only as per my aution instructions). Then we wants haggle over the 3.00 difference and keeps trying to get me accept his wish to pay with Paypal. At this point I replied and said that I am not interested (basically because he's getting annoying and I don't want to deal with the guy). He then sends another e-mail begging for me to sell him the amp for 10 bucks more than originally he wanted. I am not replying to the guy. I relisted at a lower price and will fish for committed buyer. I must mention that this guy also sent me a list of recently finalized auctions for the item showing a precedent for the end price (basically for the amout he wanted to pay). But based on how much he annoyed me, I will gladly pay the re-listing fee and find a buyer who can follow my instructions without hounding the bejesus outta me!!! AHHHAHHAHAHAHA!!!! FWIW..Here's the auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESE:IT __________________ http://www.lukefisher.com/blame.wav

October 21st, 2004, 10:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
guitar_ed Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bankrupt State of California Age: 47 Posts: 711 16 Photos	I would tell the folks at eBay... This individual has violated a couple of eBay rules: 1) Trying to buy an item outside of eBay. 2) Harrassing a fellow eBay-er. Email the folks at eBay and let them worry about this guy. It may not be his first, and could result in his getting kicked off. Guitar Ed __________________ Piss off a politician, register to vote. When you complain about the government, remember that you ARE the government. Voting is the ultimate act of civil dis-obediance. AIM - guitar_edg Skype - guitar_edg (had to change on 5/16/06)

October 22nd, 2004, 02:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Steve McGinnis Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 779	It's irritating but you handled it right. I ebay alot, and ocassionally this kind of thing will occur. I reply politely for a couple of times and then ignore them. I actually had one guy call me while the auction was running (no reserve) and was trying to bargain with me on the end price! No big deal, overall I like ebay, but with such a big market you are bound to run into some undesireables.

October 23rd, 2004, 12:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Big Cookie Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ennis, Texas Posts: 693	ABORT ABORT If you don't get rid of this guy now you never will, ESPECIALLY if he actually BUYS anything. I know the type.

October 23rd, 2004, 12:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
BLACKCAT69 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada-Windsor-Ont. Age: 37 Posts: 2,633 5 Photos	He's been blocked... from bidding and I've notified Ebay there was a problem. Just waiting on their response. I wasn't going to notify them, but I figured it is only fair he is sanctioned or warned for acting the way he has. __________________ http://www.lukefisher.com/blame.wav

October 21st, 2004, 11:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dave W Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2003 Location: Guadalupe County, TX Age: 61 Posts: 1,753	Block him.

October 22nd, 2004, 11:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Weezer Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2004 Location: DALLAS Posts: 276	and all that over a micro-cube