I contacted the ebay online rep. about the unpaid item. While I was venting to the online rep., an idea came up! Since it is a contract, why wouldn't ebay charge the unpaid bidder like a bounced check? After all, it is a binding contract! The rep. replied, " Good idea! Please send a note to the suggestion box." Through my frustration, I sure did! She gave me the link.
This is what I got from ebay:
Dear tim-tim168,
Thank you for writing eBay in regard your concern. eBay welcomes comments from members of our Community, and we appreciate your suggestions. This type of communication helps us improve our services and meet your needs. However, our company policy doesn't allow us to accept suggestions unless we specifically request them. We hope that you understand that this policy can avoid future misunderstandings if new products, services, and features developed internally by eBay employees seem similar or even identical to a member's idea.
***Important*** Any comments or materials (including questions, technical or creative suggestions, and ideas) that you send to us aren't considered confidential or proprietary. To learn more about eBay's policy on submitting unsolicited ideas, go to: http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/unsolicited-ideas.html For more information about sending suggestions to eBay, go to: http://pages.ebay.com/help/newtoebay/suggest.html We are committed to making your eBay experiences pleasant and fulfilling. Sincerely, Karl O. eBay Customer Support
I wrote:
I started buying on ebay last year. I had so much fun selling till recently, when I had an unpaid buyer. I understand it is part of life that things don't always go your way. What bothers me the most is that sellers are the ones that get punished. Not only they had to wait for certain time to re list and get their FVF, but the buyers can go on and buy other stuffs again like nothing happened! Well, I re listed my item and looks like I have another unpaid buyer! Can you see how it hurts sellers and ebay's business? My suggestion would be why can't ebay charge unpaid buyers a fee like a bounced check fee? After all, it is a binding contract when they bid! Thanks for your consideration!
So, does that mean I sent it to the wrong place because the rep. gave me the wrong link or ebay does not want to hear it?
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