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What to do when a winning bidder backs out from an auction?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by gio, Jun 3, 2007.

  1. #1
    Im a bit new to posting an auction here at DP forums and would like your opinion on this.

    I just want to knw the steps to take when a winning bidder backs out from my auction? Should i report him to admin or what?
     
    gio, Jun 3, 2007 IP
  2. cormac

    cormac Peon

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    Give him an negative iTrader for wasting your & everyones time. Careful on that though, he could be a moron and give you one back.
     
    cormac, Jun 3, 2007 IP
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  3. gio

    gio Well-Known Member

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    yes thats the problem with giving negative itrader..
     
    gio, Jun 3, 2007 IP
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    login Notable Member

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    At least let him know what you really think about him, its not much to do actually.
     
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    kgrad Well-Known Member

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    Red Reps Galore! :D
     
    kgrad, Jun 3, 2007 IP
  6. GetWebHost

    GetWebHost Active Member

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    #6
    This happens to me a couple of months ago when I'm selling my site.

    I did nothing to him- no negative iTrader, no comments, nothing at all.
     
    GetWebHost, Jun 3, 2007 IP
  7. iGenius

    iGenius Banned

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    #7
    Just post in the thread that he backed off, there might be some genuine reasons too. Also, PM all those who showed interest to tell that your site is up for grabs again!
     
    iGenius, Jun 3, 2007 IP
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    sachin410 Illustrious Member

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    Offer it to the next highest bidder. Else, wait for some time and start a fresh auction.
     
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  9. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    but why u posted this in "Buy, Sell or Trade " section. GC section would have been better.
     
    getjimmy, Jun 4, 2007 IP
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    sawz Prominent Member

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    maybe because this is where the auctions take place?
     
    sawz, Jun 4, 2007 IP
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    sachin410 Illustrious Member

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    B/S/T section is only for actual deals. Advice related to trading should go to "General Business".
     
    sachin410, Jun 4, 2007 IP
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    papa_face Notable Member

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  13. gio

    gio Well-Known Member

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    thanks to all opinion guys!
     
    gio, Jun 4, 2007 IP
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    #14
    1: Dont hijack another thread - you can get infractions for that.
    2: Dont close a deal unless you can pay ASAP, even if the seller say's he'll hold it until payment.
     
    cormac, Jun 4, 2007 IP
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    papa_face Notable Member

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    I wasn't hijacking a thread. Its in the same context except what happens if the situation is reversed!
    If you actually noticed I checked with him to make sure the arrangement was fine. He agreed. I would have understood if he declined, but he didn't.
    P.S who died and made you a moderator anyway.
     
    papa_face, Jun 4, 2007 IP
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    drpepper Well-Known Member

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    #16
    bad rep! atl east others would be careful if they saw his profile. and also post on your thread about what happened to your auction. some might still be interested with your bid.
     
    drpepper, Jun 4, 2007 IP
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    #17
    just list the auction again and give the reason for listing the auction again until you get a genuine bidder :)
     
    gryffin, Jun 4, 2007 IP
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    Jes' nice response for trying to help out.

    Good luck doing business on here, you need it by the looks of things.
     
    cormac, Jun 4, 2007 IP
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    papa_face Notable Member

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    You didn't help out at all. You just made the thread go off topic even more.
    I don't need your luck, I've done more business than you on here.
     
    papa_face, Jun 4, 2007 IP
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    #20
    I advised about hijacking so you DONT get an infraction from the mods but also on how to go about busy here without getting dumped on.

    haha good for you and you even still managed to get stung on a deal. :rolleyes:
     
    cormac, Jun 4, 2007 IP