Deadbeat bidders - eBay does not care

[olrac44]

Anyone know why sellers can't leave negative feedback on bidders who don't pay for items they've won?

I had to relist the same item 3 times now thanks to bidders winning the auction and backing out.

[Chris D.]

Ebay has become more and more pro-buyer over the last few years in the name of customer service. Sellers really need to cover themselves in case an issue arises. I try to do as little as possible on Ebay. I love being able to make deals here. Sterling has been great too.

[RUSH2112]

Originally Posted by olrac44

Anyone know why sellers can't leave negative feedback on bidders who don't pay for items they've won?

I had to relist the same item 3 times now thanks to bidders winning the auction and backing out.

Corporate greed says buyers are good because they spend money thus no implications for being a bad one. All are welcome on this money driven website. Buyers now have the upper hand and you are a prime target for feedback extorsion and getting your paypal account picked.

As well, after listing your item a second or third time, all your previous bidders won't bid again because they think your item was shilled.
Of course ebay doesn't care, it's your money being lost and not theirs.