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unitedwestand2gether · ‎03-17-2014

I have been buying from for over a year, and have kept close touch, and communication about my purchase/payment for that time.

Before, they had given 20 days to finish bids and pay - and I have paid them .

Last week, I e-mailed and asked if I could finish bidding and then pay everything at once in few days - and they messaged me back and said, "it's ok - we can wait". The very next day, I received an e-mail from eBay about their having opened an unpaid case against me - which the Seller had opened .

So if you are dealing with this Seller - expect the unexpected - and don't expect fair play.

SJ

femmefan1946 · ‎03-17-2014

As you may have noticed, eBay does not allow us to 'name and sham' other members.

It is also possible that the seller decided to go to an automatic notification for unpaids and forgot that you have a habit of being a very slow payer.

It is also possible that the seller signed up for the Global Shipping Program and did not realize that combined shipping is not possible with this.

Contact your seller. Communicate your distress.

And maybe, consider that it is difficult to run a business when buyers tie up your stock for weeks while they think about paying, eventually.

How about just telling your seller which items interest you and having him set up a private listing? You can get all the items you want, at a price that satisfies you both, and do get it sooner.

unitedwestand2gether · ‎03-18-2014

I talked to eBay, and asked if I can put a post about my issue - and they said that I could do that.

I believe in communicating - and have done that all along. The night before the unpaid warning I got - I had e-mailed them, and they had said that they would wait - which is why it was a shock to get the warning the very next day. They could have said, "you know what, we have a lot to take care of - why don't you pay now.. " They acted in an underhanded way. I have given them a lot of business - and have a habit of communicating with my sellers .

If we are all honest and upfront with one another - nobody would have any issues.

I had approached them a long time ago about getting certain items - but they were not interested - and just wanted to sell through auction. Maybe others would be interested.

Thanks for the suggestion 🙂

dipmicro · ‎03-20-2014

There is nothing personal or unfair, it was most likely automated dispute. These disputes take about a week to close, so you can continue buying for couple more days.