Thanks for your purchase. I live in the ##### zip code area of Georgia. I am available this week for you to pick up your item, please let me know what day is best for you.
If the buyer was confused and cannot pick up the item cancel with reason "Buyer requested cancel". If the buyer tells you to just ship the item and you do not want to ship cancel with reason "problem with address".
The first thing you should have done @2oldyarddogs is to contact your buyer. Communication is so important. You should be asking your buyer this question. They are the ones that need to answer. At this point you don't know if they have plans on being in your neck of the woods sometime soon so they could pick the item up or they may have someone in your area that they can have pick it up or it was a complete mistake on their part.
It is your buyer that has the answers and they are who you need to ask.
I really did not expect to get a snarky answer here. Common sense would usually prevail. You assumed that I had not contacted my buyer. And I suppose you have never heard of people going manic and making purchases and then walking away. I guess my better phrasing would have been how long should I wait for a response and refund the money. You should work on your communication too.
I really did not expect to get a snarky answer here. Common sense would usually prevail. You assumed that I had not contacted my buyer. And I suppose you have never heard of people going manic and making purchases and then walking away. I guess my better phrasing would have been how long should I wait for a response and refund the money. You should work on your communication too.
@2oldyarddogs
You are assuming it was a "snarky" answer. BTW I wasn't the only one that said it, but OK if you want to single me out.
You did not say you contacted the buyer. Not sure how you expect any of us to know that if you don't tell us. And when you contacted the buyer, what was their response?
Common sense does NOT always prevail which is quite evident on many threads in this forum.
How did we get to some buyers possibly having mental issues???
OK, this is NOT snarky, but answering your question. "how long should I wait for a response and refund the money". Buyers aren't always checking their emails as often as sellers do. So IMHO you should give them about 48 hours. If no response, I would send them another email stating I was going to refund them and why. If they have any questions or concerns, contact me.
Just remember, assuming we know what you did or didn't do can result in the wrong advice. And we can't know what you did unless you tell us. Most of us won't assume we know what you did or didn't do.
Since you did not mention in your original message that you had contacted the buyer, it was logical for us to ask that question. I also responded in that fashion. There was no snark intended by either of us. When important information is lacking, wouldn't it make sense to ask that?
All you said in your original post was "I think he made a mistake. Should I just refund his money?"
Some have asked for more info, but you haven't given any details
Your only reply to this thread was "I really did not expect to get a snarky answer here. Common sense would usually prevail. You assumed that I had not contacted my buyer. And I suppose you have never heard of people going manic and making purchases and then walking away. I guess my better phrasing would have been how long should I wait for a response and refund the money. You should work on your communication too."
Have you heard from the buyer? When was the sale made? What was the item? We can only make assumptions based on what you post, or don't post here.
Maybe best thing to do is contact Ebay directly. Please let us know the outcome, since I think we are all curious
A few years ago, I posted photos of an old jeep we had (Ford 41). Had two guy drive from Texas to Alaska, just to look at the bolts. (Yes, they said Ford). Never know what people will do.
A few years ago, I posted photos of an old jeep we had (Ford 41). Had two guy drive from Texas to Alaska, just to look at the bolts. (Yes, they said Ford). Never know what people will do.
A few years back, I drove from Chicago to St. Paul, Minnesota on an overnight trip to buy a 1969 Schwinn Orange Krate. No regrets! ðŸ˜
byrd69er
·2 years agoThrough ebay messages, contact the buyer. Thank them for their purchase. Ask them to please contact you to arrange a time for pickup.
jerseyboymusic
·2 years ago@2oldyarddogs
Whatever happened with this transaction... I'm curious!
goglam
·2 years agoyou can through the message on the eBay site to contact the buyer.
mybigsale
·3 years agoSend Message:
Thanks for your purchase. I live in the ##### zip code area of Georgia. I am available this week for you to pick up your item, please let me know what day is best for you.
If the buyer was confused and cannot pick up the item cancel with reason "Buyer requested cancel". If the buyer tells you to just ship the item and you do not want to ship cancel with reason "problem with address".
inhawaii
·3 years agoi once drove from Ewa Beach to Honolulu for some really good brisket.
mam98031
·3 years agoThe first thing you should have done @2oldyarddogs is to contact your buyer. Communication is so important. You should be asking your buyer this question. They are the ones that need to answer. At this point you don't know if they have plans on being in your neck of the woods sometime soon so they could pick the item up or they may have someone in your area that they can have pick it up or it was a complete mistake on their part.
It is your buyer that has the answers and they are who you need to ask.
2oldyarddogs
OP2 years agoI really did not expect to get a snarky answer here. Common sense would usually prevail. You assumed that I had not contacted my buyer. And I suppose you have never heard of people going manic and making purchases and then walking away. I guess my better phrasing would have been how long should I wait for a response and refund the money. You should work on your communication too.
mam98031
·2 years ago@2oldyarddogs
You are assuming it was a "snarky" answer. BTW I wasn't the only one that said it, but OK if you want to single me out.
You did not say you contacted the buyer. Not sure how you expect any of us to know that if you don't tell us. And when you contacted the buyer, what was their response?
Common sense does NOT always prevail which is quite evident on many threads in this forum.
How did we get to some buyers possibly having mental issues???
OK, this is NOT snarky, but answering your question. "how long should I wait for a response and refund the money". Buyers aren't always checking their emails as often as sellers do. So IMHO you should give them about 48 hours. If no response, I would send them another email stating I was going to refund them and why. If they have any questions or concerns, contact me.
Just remember, assuming we know what you did or didn't do can result in the wrong advice. And we can't know what you did unless you tell us. Most of us won't assume we know what you did or didn't do.
soh.maryl
·2 years agoSince you did not mention in your original message that you had contacted the buyer, it was logical for us to ask that question. I also responded in that fashion. There was no snark intended by either of us. When important information is lacking, wouldn't it make sense to ask that?
jerseyboymusic
·2 years agoAll you said in your original post was "I think he made a mistake. Should I just refund his money?"
Some have asked for more info, but you haven't given any details
Your only reply to this thread was "I really did not expect to get a snarky answer here. Common sense would usually prevail. You assumed that I had not contacted my buyer. And I suppose you have never heard of people going manic and making purchases and then walking away. I guess my better phrasing would have been how long should I wait for a response and refund the money. You should work on your communication too."
Have you heard from the buyer? When was the sale made? What was the item? We can only make assumptions based on what you post, or don't post here.
Maybe best thing to do is contact Ebay directly. Please let us know the outcome, since I think we are all curious
thelongball
·3 years agoThe best way to ask them is -
Hello - Thank You for your purchase. I just wanted to know what day and what time you'll be bye to pick up your purchase ?
I want to make sure I'm here when you come.
rugerskick
·3 years agoDo not do a pickup at your home. Do not do that. Arrange to meet in a public place. Always. Never home pickups.
12345jamesstamps
·3 years agoNo. This is vacation time. They might be going to Atlanta or someplace nearby by driving a car. They will contact you.
jerseyboymusic
·3 years ago@2oldyarddogs
Any updates to this?
pennysdream
·3 years agoA few years ago, I posted photos of an old jeep we had (Ford 41). Had two guy drive from Texas to Alaska, just to look at the bolts. (Yes, they said Ford). Never know what people will do.
a_c_green
·3 years agoA few years back, I drove from Chicago to St. Paul, Minnesota on an overnight trip to buy a 1969 Schwinn Orange Krate. No regrets! ðŸ˜
jerseyboymusic
·3 years agoAbout 13 years ago I sold a car on Ebay when I lived in California and the buyer was in Kansas and he got the car a few days later...
About 10 years ago I sold another car on Ebay when I lived in Idaho and the buyer was in Washington State. He picked up the car a few days later.
Contact the customer and ask what arrangement he is making to pick up the item, without hinting that he lives too far away or made a mistake
slippinjimmy
·3 years agoFirst thinking to do is to contact the buyer.
klhmdg
·3 years agoDid you ask if they are going to pick up?
Maybe they have a friend local who will pick up.
I would message the buyer that it is local pick up only and ask if they are picking up OR if I should cancel?
rugerskick
·3 years agoJust send an email on how they intend to locally pick up the item.
They may have thought they could dodge paying shipping, or that you'd just cover it for them.
mam98031
·3 years agoThis is more likely a misunderstanding, not someone trying to "dodge" anything.