Scammers in the Buy Sell Trade Section

[Leon]

Originally Posted by edtiques

Off topic:

I've sold some items in the BST section and the transactions have been excellent except for one. A long standing member bid on one of my auctions and never paid after he won. I had messaged him with the total and got ignored. Apparently, this person feels like his reputation isn't worth the $25 -$30 (I forget the exact amount) he would of had to pay for winning the auction.

I don't want to reveal who he is, but I don't want him bidding on my items anymore.

Is there a way to block him from bidding on any more of my listings other than messaging him directly?

I think you can block anyone except a moderator . That said, I would like to know if anyone doesn't pay. If he did it to you, he's probably done it to someone else. Transactions should go smoothly over there. I am always a PM away.
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[edtiques]

Originally Posted by Leon

I think you can block anyone except a moderator . That said, I would like to know if anyone doesn't pay. If he did it to you, he's probably done it to someone else. Transactions should go smoothly over there. I am always a PM away.
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Thank you for your response Leon.

It happened a while ago and the auction went for so little I rather not reveal his name.

I haven't listed much in the BST section since this happened but am planning on doing some listings in the near future. That's why I brought the question up now.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by edtiques

Thank you for your response Leon.

It happened a while ago and the auction went for so little I rather not reveal his name.

I haven't listed much in the BST section since this happened but am planning on doing some listings in the near future. That's why I brought the question up now.

Just straight up tell them you don't want them to bid on your stuff. If they do reveal they never paid last time. I know that is exactly what I done to 2 members.

[bobbyw8469]

I had one person not pay for his auction wins as well. Only one. He too, was a long standing member. Mine too, was for a small amount (under $50). I don't wish to see him booted obviously, but your story has me intrigued if it was the same person.

[BobbyStrawberry]

I am surprised to read that people are OK with members winning their auctions and then not paying and ghosting. I seem to recall a comment from Leon when the new auction section was being discussed that anyone who did that would be removed from the site.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

I am surprised to read that people are OK with members winning their auctions and then not paying and ghosting. I seem to recall a comment from Leon when the new auction section was being discussed that anyone who did that would be removed from the site.

So, generally, there has been a tiny bit of leniency. If no one is out any money, and someone says they can't do the deal, for whatever reason, they usually aren't banned or suspended on a first issue. That said, if they don't do anything, no communication or follow up etc.... then yes, I don't think they should be here. Why should they be?
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[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by Leon

So, generally, there has been a tiny bit of leniency. If no one is out any money, and someone says they can't do the deal, for whatever reason, they usually aren't banned or suspended on a first issue. That said, if they don't do anything, no communication or follow up etc.... then yes, I don't think they should be here. Why should they be?
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That makes sense to me Leon, thanks for clarifying.

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by Leon

So, generally, there has been a tiny bit of leniency. If no one is out any money, and someone says they can't do the deal, for whatever reason, they usually aren't banned or suspended on a first issue. That said, if they don't do anything, no communication or follow up etc.... then yes, I don't think they should be here. Why should they be?
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Thats why I don't understand how some members feel they have to protect these non-payers. They are just pushing the problem down the line, let the next guy worry about it. If we do nothing, we're just enabling them to do it to others.