Ebay auction - buyer didn't pay, bidding on same auction

[gtmtnbiker]

I'm selling a copy of Pokemon Blue GBC with case on Ebay. I had it up for auction last week and this buyer bought it for $5. He didn't respond to any of my emails asking for payment so after 5 days, I filed a complaint with Ebay. After 4 days, I closed the case stating the buyer never paid (the buyer never responded to Ebay's notice). I then relisted the auction and what do you know, the same "buyer" is the top bidder.

The auction will be closing in an hour. Any advice on what I should do? I did specify in my auction that I expect payment within 48 hours. I'm almost of the mind to just send a second chance offer to the next bidder and just ignore him.

[Limewater]

I'm selling a copy of Pokemon Blue GBC with case on Ebay. I had it up for auction last week and this buyer bought it for $5. He didn't respond to any of my emails asking for payment so after 5 days, I filed a complaint with Ebay. After 4 days, I closed the case stating the buyer never paid (the buyer never responded to Ebay's notice). I then relisted the auction and what do you know, the same "buyer" is the top bidder.

The auction will be closing in an hour. Any advice on what I should do? I did specify in my auction that I expect payment within 48 hours. I'm almost of the mind to just send a second chance offer to the next bidder and just ignore him.

I don't know if it's too late to block his bid, but I suggest you look at this:

http://pages.ebay.com/services/buyandse ... ement.html

[xzeronature]

With only an hour left I don't think there is much you can do. In the future thou you should block non paying bidders so they can't bid on your auctions.

[gtmtnbiker]

Actually, I'm mistaken. I have 16 hours left in my auction left. Thanks for the tip on blocking bidders.

[GarbagePailKid]

Create a new account and out bid everyone so he doesn't buy it.

[millerjm2]

If I were you I would end the auction now and re-list the game as a Buy-it-Now listing for 9.95 plus $2-$3 shipping. I can almost guarantee the game will sell at that price point. The only difference between the two is that you would be paying an additional 5% in fees for eBay.

[gtmtnbiker]

If I were you I would end the auction now and re-list the game as a Buy-it-Now listing for 9.95 plus $2-$3 shipping. I can almost guarantee the game will sell at that price point. The only difference between the two is that you would be paying an additional 5% in fees for eBay.

I banned that person that I had trouble with before. Another person (0 feedback though) is the top bidder. KholdStare PM'ed me that he's interested in buying it. If he makes a reasonable offer, then I'll stop the auction.

Thanks for the advice. I'll keep that in mind for next time.