Damnit I didn't use a reserve. What a RiDE!

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Originally posted by: iwearnosox

Originally posted by: Mo0o

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
ahhh... no biggie.. just tell the buyer that it accidently got broken and you are sorry... take you neg, wait two weeks and list it again.

He should have just retracted the auction before it ended then.

Can't end an auction with less than 12 hours to go now. The ebay system won't allow it.

since when?

i have been on ebay since 6/05 and never heard that you cannot. i know they say you cant, but they say you cant do a lot of things. is this new, that the system doesnt let that happen? Cause if it is, i am very curious as to the legalites of that.

Ebay touts itself as nothing more than a venue. they do not own anything. It is your property and therefore, cannot force you to sell your property. I know that I have ended an auction less than 12 hours before end. The software did not stop it.

I am very surprised to hear that they have changed their software like this. What does this mean to all the cars dealers that have listings and also sell on the lot. Does this mean that if someone shows up with a large pile of cash in person, they have to turn them away if they have the same vehicle autioned with less than 12 hours to go?

I am really curious about this whole... software wont let it thing. anyone know anymore? What messege comes up if tried?

Your listing can't be ended early if there are bids on the item, the reserve price has been met, or the listing ends in 12 hours or less. Learn more.

Ending Your Listing Early

Sometimes something goes wrong and you can't complete your listing as planned. If needed, you can choose to end your listing before the scheduled date. If there are bids on your item, you can cancel them.

Reasons for ending listings early include:
Note: Your account will still be charged listing fees (such as the Insertion Fee) if you end your listing early. Consider revising your listing first if there are aspects of it you want to change or improve.

The item is no longer available for sale.
There was an error in the starting price or reserve amount.
There was an error in the listing.
The item was lost or broken.
Timing Matters
When there are 12 hours or fewer remaining and the item has a winning bid, including a reserve met bid, sellers may not make any changes to the listing, including:
ending the item early. Sellers may cancel bids, but not end the item unless the item is being sold to the high bidder
adding to or changing the item description
converting the item to pre-approved bidder
Canceling bids or making changes to a listing with bids when there are 12 hours or fewer remaining damages the buyer experience and can undermine trust in the marketplace.

 

[KarenMarie]

Originally posted by: bR

When there are 12 hours or fewer remaining and the item has a winning bid, including a reserve met bid, sellers may not make any changes to the listing, including:
ending the item early. Sellers may cancel bids, but not end the item unless the item is being sold to the high bidder
adding to or changing the item description
converting the item to pre-approved bidder
Canceling bids or making changes to a listing with bids when there are 12 hours or fewer remaining damages the buyer experience and can undermine trust in the marketplace.

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I have seen that loads of times. And it is true that you cannot change the description or title, but you can add to the descritption. This has been the same statement since I joined with the exeption of the last sentence. I have ended auctions with less than 12 hours until close. I just choose the 'item is broken or lost' option.

(and I am amused at how they call it a winning bidder... just like ppl say they won an auction. You dont win anything. You gotta PAY for what you are high bidder on.

 

[NoToRiOuS1]

why dont you get some here to place a bid on it for the reserve and win the item
and then work things out through paypal and all that stuff...you know what im trying to say.
what are you selling btw