Not sure where to go from here? Non paying ebayer

[Scraleos]

I put my Flutterbat plushie for sale up on eBay, and she ended a few hours ago. A few minutes ago I received a message simply stating:

"I'm sorry but I don't have enough money to pay for this item."

So I sent a message back saying:

"Why did you bid on this item if you don't have the funds?"

I'm just looking for a little advice; I'm not sure what to do? They've only got 8 feedback, and it's all positive.

[iluvponiez]

Report them immediately.

I've accidentally been in this situation myself- bid on something I could afford at the time, and had something come up that took my money- but I still paid the seller. It's not their fault and your bid is a contract to pay! I borrowed money from a friend to pay the auction.

[SeashellnBubbles]

I've had this happen more than a few times, unfortunately. Report him, then you can either relist the item or give a 2nd chance offer to. The next highest bidder. It sux that we can't leave negative feedback for buyers, but since he's new eBay will probably send him a warning and hopefully he'll think twice before doing this again!

[Thunderwing]

Yep, File a 'non paying bidder' against that person.

[Stormness_1]

yep, file a NPB, and get your final value fees back!

[Scraleos]

Everything is sorted now, I even got the amount of money I sold it for from a second chance offer I have the last bidder, they paid right away thanks everyone for your help

[Sprintex]

Makes me wonder whether some people do this in the hope you'll offer a discount of some sort? 

Glad you got what you wanted for it anyway 


Paul

[ponylady]

Everything is sorted now, I even got the amount of money I sold it for from a second chance offer I have the last bidder, they paid right away thanks everyone for your help

I am glad you got it figured out so quickly. I am sure her new owner will ecstatic over her cause she is adorable!