Ebay bidder problem

[HawaiianRain]

He does seem strange. What kind of feedback does he have? I mean he could be a genuine bidder just being a "strange" person, as in having some sort of condition..? Not sure what is the politically correct word.

Not strange. In the model horse breyer hobby world, we call this a tire kicker.

[NoDivision]

Oh Hathor, you are being so nice If it were me I'd have just opened some whoopass, quoted my payment policy very firmly, and told him to pay now or GTFO. So, that said, you are certainly not being unreasonable thinking that 3 weeks is too long to wait. 3 weeks is too long for anyone to wait. If you can't pay within the timeline required (as listed in the auction) then you should not bid

[Unicorn_pops]

The problem is I need to give him the 7 days - I wouldnt feel fair otherwise; after which does ebay not permit another 7 to 10 days for the buyer to pay if I open a NPB?
 

You have 4 days after auction ends to open a non paying case unless you stated you accept longer time. Then once it's opened, they have 4 days to pay before you can close it.  Hope everything works out!

[hathorcat]

Oh Hathor, you are being so nice If it were me I'd have just opened some whoopass, quoted my payment policy very firmly, and told him to pay now or GTFO. So, that said, you are certainly not being unreasonable thinking that 3 weeks is too long to wait. 3 weeks is too long for anyone to wait. If you can't pay within the timeline required (as listed in the auction) then you should not bid

Lol thanks NoD! That made me giggle about the whole thing...*knuckles under and heads back to ebay for battle*

[tootie_tails]

I would start the non payer process immediately after the seven days you promised him run out. See how he reacts to that. As he doesn't seem to understand what you are telling him, maybe he will get it when ebay messages him as well... (here's to hoping!!)

He does seem strange. What kind of feedback does he have? I mean he could be a genuine bidder just being a "strange" person, as in having some sort of condition..? Not sure what is the politically correct word.

Not strange. In the model horse breyer hobby world, we call this a tire kicker.

Lol,  tire kicker. Do you add it to your sales ads as well? "No tire kickers please"