So I listed an item last week on eBay, almost instantly I get a message from a guy asking me if I'd end early. I said no, and it's turned out that the same guy has won the auction, albeit for a far greater amount than what he had offered me before.
I've just checked my messages and he's sent me one saying that his son had bid on the item, that he doesn't actually want it, and can I cancel the transaction and offer it to the next lowest bidder.
I don't believe him for a second considering he asked to end early previously, but I want to know if I should cancel the transaction? Am I allowed to refuse and force him to pay for the item? Would eBay back me up or should I do as he says? eBay does state that placing a bid enters you into a legally binding contract and all that, does it mean he has to pay me?
I've never had this kind of problem before so I don't really know where I stand. eBay says I must wait 4 days until I can open a dispute, and if it's likely I'll lose out I'd rather offer it to the next person.
I've just checked my messages and he's sent me one saying that his son had bid on the item, that he doesn't actually want it, and can I cancel the transaction and offer it to the next lowest bidder.
I don't believe him for a second considering he asked to end early previously, but I want to know if I should cancel the transaction? Am I allowed to refuse and force him to pay for the item? Would eBay back me up or should I do as he says? eBay does state that placing a bid enters you into a legally binding contract and all that, does it mean he has to pay me?
I've never had this kind of problem before so I don't really know where I stand. eBay says I must wait 4 days until I can open a dispute, and if it's likely I'll lose out I'd rather offer it to the next person.
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