Triumphrat

GrandPaulZ · 12-25-2008

I listed my son's Thumpstar mini-bike on e-bay to help him get some emergency living expense $$, and was pretty encouraged when I saw the bidding climb up to the reserve.

Then, when the auction ended, I got to looking at the "successful bidder"-

- "0" rating
- of the 8 bids, 7 were his, and just kept stacking up one after the other
- apparently a scammer just running up the bid to find out the reserve.

To top it off, I cannot post a negative feedback for 7 days, even through the e-bay auction was structured with an e-bay selection of "24 hours" for deposit. The negative feedback feature should be activated after that time period, or the whole thing is useless.

I'll bet I would not be a good example for clean living if I had that turkey standing in front of me right now...

sam-buca · 12-25-2008

Well wait and see if he pays and how it goes. There is nothing wrong with being a first-time buyer or bidding up to find out the reserve.

Greaser · 12-25-2008

Gee, I thoguht this was going to be a "Return of Marshall" thread!

GrandPaulZ · 12-25-2008

Nothing wrong with bidding up to find the reserve, IF YOU PAY THE DEPOSIT PER AUCTION RULES WHEN YOU WIN.

This "successful bidder" hasn't paid within 24 hours, and now it's been 48 + hours...

cafetbird · 12-25-2008

Yeah, nothing really sounds unusual about this to me at this point. It's Christmas, kind of an unsual time of year for your auction to be closing. I therefore expect some delays in payment, shipping, etc.

24 hours is a short time for payment. Typically it is 72 hours. It is also not a crime to be a "0" bidder - unless you said "no zero bidders in youy auction. Everyone had to start bidding on eBay sometime!

Have you tried to contact the bidder?

btw - what little tidbit of this has to do with classic,vintage, or vetern bikes? Sounds more like an eBay gripe that belongs in the BHO

t100rc · 12-26-2008

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Originally Posted by cafetbird

btw - what little tidbit of this has to do with classic,vintage, or vetern bikes? Sounds more like an eBay gripe that belongs in the BHO

Moderator's perogative ? ?

Mastiff-man · 12-26-2008

GPZ, I hear where you are coming from....I buy classic vintage parts, and have sold on Ebay, an it's a crap shoot whether or not your going to be paid, or receive your item....

Ebay now makes everyone take Paypal, so 24 hours seems reasonable to me.......btw, if you think your mad now, wait till you see how much time you spend trying to get Ebay to credit you for your listing fees.....

BTW, if Ebay is listed in one of the columns on the left, why wouldn't it be OK to discuss it?????

GrandPaulZ · 12-26-2008

Moderators perogative!

Also, the folks in this section typically are the ones who deal with e-bay on a more regular basis.

I understand the timing issues, but we're talking about a relatively high value item, not a $3 clutch lever.

...lastly, this is the ONLY section of TriumphRat that I am on; I like the people and attitude here, and just can't handle the circus atmosphere elsewhere.

Woody1911a1 · 12-26-2008

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Originally Posted by GrandPaulZ

Moderators perogative!

Also, the folks in this section typically are the ones who deal with e-bay on a more regular basis.

I understand the timing issues, but we're talking about a relatively high value item, not a $3 clutch lever.

...lastly, this is the ONLY section of TriumphRat that I am on; I like the people and attitude here, and just can't handle the circus atmosphere elsewhere.

WOOOHOOO !!!!!!! Thank You GPZ .

glad i kept my mouth shut and let you say it . yup , different group of folks here and great moderation

GrandPaulZ · 12-26-2008

Thanx for the vote of affirmation, but I don't feel like anything I do here is "great", just in line with the attitude of the people here.

Shoot, there are 3 or 4 regulars here that typically give quicker, better, and more in-depth advice than I do...