Ebay small irritating problem

[woodbutcher]

I sold a relatively small value bike component recently. It was on for sale as a buy now or make me an offer basis. A buyer duly made an offer which l accepted and an invoice which included postage was sent through ebay. That was two days ago and l haven't heard from the buyer and the invoice hasn't been paid !
Has anyone had this type of experience and if so do you have any advice on how to resolve the problem ?
Just to add that l am quite happy to withdraw the item from sale if that is the correct way to proceed

 

[Smokin Joe]

Contact ebay and they will chivvy the buyer up to get on with it.

 

[Spiderweb]

Message the buyer direct.
Hi, just letting you know ive packed your item and will post as soon as I’ve received payment.
Kind regards ....

 

[gbb]

It can happen, I've temporarily forgot to pay for a few days once or twice. It's sometimes just oversight.

 

[woodbutcher]

Message the buyer direct.
Hi, just letting you know ive packed your item and will post as soon as I’ve received payment.
Kind regards ....

I have had a message from the buyer to the effect that ebay will not accept his credit card and he proposed that his flatmate pays with his card but he is asking for my email address which is linked to my PayPal account so that he can make the payment !!
I am not totally sure about this ie scam or no scam , whats your opinion if you wouldn't mind sharing it with me?

 

[rogerzilla]

He does need your e-mail address for PayPal. Not paying through eBay is unusual, though.

I've experienced quite a few joybidders and wasters on eBay. If they don't pay within the allowed period, you can simply cancel the transaction, register a non-paying bidder alert and re-list the item for free.

 

[richardfm]

Don't accept payment other than through ebay, unless the buyer is collecting the item and paying cash

 

[alicat]

I'd be a bit wary. It's a small value item so presumably he has a debit card that he can use. Or indeed he could use his flatmate's card to pay via Ebay.

I'd be tempted to stand firm and tell him to pay via Ebay by the end of the allowed period or you will do what @rogerzilla says.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

He doesn't need your email address to pay with PayPal if you ask him to pay via PayPal.me ... once set up all you do is give them your personal web link and they pay through that . . your details are totally hidden

 

[biggs682]

As others have mentioned give him a deadline to pay via PayPal by and if no payment rec'd in time cancel the transaction .

 

[Spiderweb]

I have had a message from the buyer to the effect that ebay will not accept his credit card and he proposed that his flatmate pays with his card but he is asking for my email address which is linked to my PayPal account so that he can make the payment !!
I am not totally sure about this ie scam or no scam , whats your opinion if you wouldn't mind sharing it with me?

When I’ve bought and sold things on CC you always need an email address which is linked to a PayPal account.
I think it’ll be fine.

 

[woodbutcher]

He doesn't need your email address to pay with PayPal if you ask him to pay via PayPal.me ... once set up all you do is give them your personal web link and they pay through that . . your details are totally hidden

That sounds like a good idea for future transactions ,...thanks !

 

[midlife]

I'd stick to paying through ebay and keep the sale legit...

 

[davidphilips]

Have to agree do not send your Email address the buyer can pay though paypal as a guest or better still send you the money direct, ask them to do this and if they fail to pay then report him to Ebay cancel sale and relist item.

 

[DCLane]

I have had a message from the buyer to the effect that ebay will not accept his credit card and he proposed that his flatmate pays with his card but he is asking for my email address which is linked to my PayPal account so that he can make the payment !!
I am not totally sure about this ie scam or no scam , whats your opinion if you wouldn't mind sharing it with me?

Walk away. He'll claim non-delivery and you lose out both ways. Been there, had the lost cash and item.