HARD-ASS / Good BUSINESS
Blue Meanie said:
Strikes me as being a bit difficult. What IS your rush? Can I expect shipment of an item within 24 hours? Yes, it is an auction. But it is an eBay auction. It IS customary for folks to be a little more flexible on eBay, and not so hard-assed.
Jeff
Like I said I have never had to ask and I have never had to wait any longer than about 10 minutes. . . I would work with a buyer if they wanted to pay later but they better contact me before they bid and ask first. . .
It is customary to pay immediately at the end of any auction, why should eBay be any different. I do not bid if I cant afford to pay ASAP and I expect the same treatment from my buyers.
I do not always ship within 24 hours either. . .I do however state plainly that the item will be shipped within 5 business days from the time I receive the money. This covers me if I need some unusual packing materials etc. That said I usually ship either the same day or the day after. . .
When you go to WalMart or Circuit City do you pay when you leave or do you ask them for 7 to 10 days?? No difference in my mind.
But like I said so far I have not had to enforce the rules as 100% of the people who bought from me paid within minutes as I also pay within minutes.
I would never ask anyone to wait but that's just me I guess. Check out how many BINs ask for immediate payment. . .
This method works for me just fine. So far I'm 100% positive. . . Plus I do state it clearly and up front so those who need more time can go somewhere else. All I ask is to be contacted immediately and arrange for payment. So far that has not been an issue, not once in over 4 years. . .
Let me ship an item a little late or give the buyer something that is not exactly like it is described or better then see who the hard-ass is. . .