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possible sabotage among sellers
Hello fellow ebay sellers, I am just starting out here on ebay and trying to figure it out quickly in order to catch some of what's left of the Christmas rush. I am used to selling on the Mercari where things are much different and pretty simple. So my first listing sold by way of best offer and the buyer was great! Quickly responded to my payment reminder/ invoice and made payment promptly ;). For me a successful sell creates confidence therefore inspires me to list, list, list! Near immediate offers on each (9 of 14) higher then my starting price on each therefore Boosting my expectations (upon acceptance of course; as it would most newbies). Instead of these offers having to same outcome as my first (8 of 9) have not been paid? It's frustrating because i've had to end the auctions and wait the 4days which takes my items out of the race so to speak. By the time i'm able to relist i'll have missed the Christmas rush unless im lucky enough to get a local buyer. So i can't help but feel like a bit of sabotage is going on? Buyers are all new to ebay, although they all show the # w/100% positive feedback next to their name but once clicked on states that feedback is private? My theory is that my listing is being bumped by possible competition who may possibly feel threatened by my listing? Might be trippin lol but you never know these days? I know I wish the best for my fellow resellers as well I as do for everyone and everything!! I can't wrap my head around ill will... Anyways just thought id share since i'm new here;) . Best of luck in your sells and happy holidays to each of you!!
Thanks
kh-cathy
·1 year agoHi everyone,
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Thank you for understanding.
dbfolks166mt
·3 years agoAs others mentioned you are a pretty new seller so try to avoid using auctions for items you can determine an average market value for. Also be aware that eBay provides little to no protection for the seller and that scams and theft appear to be on the rise. Listing things like a $12K Rolex watch band are risky for a seasoned seller and even more so for a newer seller.
Remember the #1 rule as a seller and that is to never list anything you are not prepared to take a loss on. You may want to review the eBay MBG and search this forum for examples of how sellers have been scammed out of merchandise.
https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/ebay-money-back-guarantee-policy/ebay-money-back-guarantee-policy?id=4210
bom_40
·1 year agoSo I have a person wanting to buy a Rolex from me, but has not paid yet. Requesting I send pictures to a personal email. Scam? What’s the play?
kensgiftshop
·1 year agoThey want your email so they can send you a fake email saying you been paid hoping you'll ship before you find out it was a scam.