Non Paying Bidders...update with names of users

[Ringlets]

Thanks for updating with their names Cat  
there was a way  block bidders with NPB strikes i think... I'll have to go see what you can block now. I know I've seen some auction descriptions where they ask for no 0 feedback bidders, or where you have to contact the seller first if you have low or less than 100% positive feedback before bidding

[Maniah]

I just make sure all of my auctions are set to block bidders that have unpaid item strikes.. I don't sell that much, but with what I have sold, it hasn't been a problem.

[hathorcat]

I just make sure all of my auctions are set to block bidders that have unpaid item strikes.. I don't sell that much, but with what I have sold, it hasn't been a problem.

How do you do that? Block all bidders with unpaid strikes?

[Binkyfinder]

I have a fairly large list of non paying bidders from the past few months.  I'm not sure what it is - but I have noticed that people who purchase "buy it now" items tend to pay more often than people who bid on the items.     I do have automatic selling blocks to block people who have 3 strikes within a 6 month period, and it does help a little.

Another trend I have noticed are people who fail to understand how eBay works.  I had a woman buy something (non pony) and pay with an e-check.  I shipped within 12 hours of her payment clearing, but she gave me a negative as she expected me to ship as soon as she completed check-out.  Years back, it seemed as though it was common knowledge that most sellers waited for e-checks to clear before sending items. 

[ponylady]

I just make sure all of my auctions are set to block bidders that have unpaid item strikes.. I don't sell that much, but with what I have sold, it hasn't been a problem.

How do you do that? Block all bidders with unpaid strikes?

It's under your Buyer Requirement settings.  It can be set at 2, 3, 4, or 5 unpaid item strikes within 1, 6, or 12 months.  So technically they have to at least 2 before you can block them totally.
 
I hope that made sense, it's early and I have only had one cup of coffee
 
@Binky, I know! I keep saying they need a 101 in buying etiquette before they let people loose on ebay. 

[cody_sunday]

i've had problems with this recently too
i had an auction finish for £22 last week and then got a message off the winning bidder with a (very conveniently sad) sob story saying she couldn't afford to pay for the lot. i don't understand someone bidding on something if they don't intend to pay that much for it. even worse, i put through a second chance offer to the next bidder down and they turned it down saying they couldn't afford their top bid either. ridiculous behaviour really!

i relisted the lot and it just finished for £6 less than the first time and now i feel cheated
xx

[ponylady]

Cody that's terrible!
 
I try to be sympathetic because it's hard to know if they are telling the truth or not.  I like to believe they are but let's face it half of the time they are not. 
 
I also don't get people bidding when clearly they know they do not have the money.  It's not a game    There is time and money involved for the seller.   

[ashlyne]

To add buyer requirements to your listings:
1. Click My eBay at the top of the page. You may have to sign in.
2. Click on your Account tab.
3. Click Site Preferences
4. Click the "Show" link in the Buyer Requirements section.
5. Click the Edit link.
6. Select your buyer requirements.
7. Select Apply above settings to current and future listings.
8. Click Submit.

[hathorcat]

Thank you ashlyne!!!

[hathorcat]

A quick update on one of the bidders! After the auctions I have on ebay at the moment finish I think thats it for me...too many crazies and time wasters!!! Lol...just like real life!!! *Sigh*...I am having a cynical week sorry guys!