Very Puzzled

[mtadamsantique]

I’m very puzzled. I have a 20 dollar gold piece that has been made into a necklace. A few weeks ago, I put it on auction. It sold for $2600.+. The winner of the auction never contacted me nor paid. So I reauctioned it off again, this time it sold for $2400.00. It is going on fourth day and the winner has not contacted or paid for the item. I have sent him three different messages. I’m pretty sure, they are going to stiff me also. These are two different buyers. I’ve been doing eBay along time but have never seen this. Does it have something to do with gold??? Any ideas Thanks Dennis

[simba6]

High value items attract scammers.  It's not just gold.  I suggest listing fixed price set to require payment right away.  Do keep in mind, never list an item you can't afford to lose. A "buyer" could return a candy coin and you would be out your money and item.

[donsdetour]

Any ideas:

If you can not afford to lose item, and money paid for it if it sells as well as shipping both ways:

DO NOT LIST IT ON THE INTERNETS.

[ckimodog]

Avoid auctions and best offers for your high priced items.  Buy it now with immediate payment required is the way to avoid non paying bidders.  Lots of sport bidders out there looking to waste sellers time for the fun of it.