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How long should I wait?
Bonking_Mad
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Sold item yesterday morning, still waiting for buyer to purchase the item, invoice and email sent, still waiting for reply.
Buyer has 95% rating, just wondering, should I wait the 2 days before registering a non-payment, or should I just relist it as a non payer.
We go away on Saturday, ideally, would like to sell and send the item prior to going away.
Buyer has 95% rating, just wondering, should I wait the 2 days before registering a non-payment, or should I just relist it as a non payer.
We go away on Saturday, ideally, would like to sell and send the item prior to going away.
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Wait 2 days (ie 48 hours from end time), then message explaining you will be going away and you wish to post the item before you go so they aren't waiting for it. If they fail to reply then register non-payment a further 48hrs from sending the message. That way they have had ample time to respond.0
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You need to keep your buyer onside here, as you may have an issue.
You can open a NPB exactly 48 hours after auction ends (so Tues morning), but the buyer then has 4 days to pay i think before you can close it (Saturday morning). Let's hope that they don't pay at the last minute so you have time to send, or you are able to close NPB before you go away!Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)0 -
Bonking_Mad wrote: »Sold item yesterday morning, still waiting for buyer to purchase the item, invoice and email sent, still waiting for reply.
Buyer has 95% rating, just wondering, should I wait the 2 days before registering a non-payment, or should I just relist it as a non payer.
We go away on Saturday, ideally, would like to sell and send the item prior to going away.
I think you have been a little rash selling o close to a holiday , but that is just my opinion. If you just relist what will you do if and when buyer pays? You will have 2 winning bidders and 2 lots of fees to pay ( a second chance offer doesn't mean the fees are waved on the first sale).
I also wouldn't be worried that someone doesn't pay immediately, many buyers don't , and of course any poor feedback he may have will be as a seller not a buyer. All you can do is open an NPB on day 2 and closest 4 days later .I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
Message from the buyer claiming they didn't bid winning auction is due to their account being hacked.
As for selling close to a holiday, I'm a novice seller and didn't think I'd have an issue.0
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