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I recently liquidated my firearms collection on GB.com. Whenever a winning bidder decided to be a non-paying buyer, and I had five of them during the course of my liquidation, I immediately relisted and SOLD the item. I refused to use or participate in their (BS) non-paying bidder resolution mechanism. When I was done selling all my goods, I precisely computed what I owed, and disputed through my issuing bank, all the fees associated with the non-paying bidders. HOLY SMOKE! They didn't like that tactic. TOO BAD! If they had taken the time to read and understand the detailed explanation I posted using the resolution issue feature, they would not have made erroneous charges to my credit card without my authorization. Conclusion? They're such a BIG operation now; they don't have to address customer concerns any longer. Hey, who cares about a few dissatisfied customer's when there are hundreds more to take their place, right? Oh yeah, I didn't mention that two of those non-paying bidders turned out to be lunatics, one of which stalked me and my auctions. Crazy is as crazy does.
Asked by Johnny D. on 4/20/2013
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cal t.8/28/2015
I paid my seller within hours but he did not like the closing bid so he added a to high shipping. He relisted and sold for more $ and GB branded me a non payer.
Craig H.6/15/2015
GB is far from perfect; but there aren't many other venues around that come close. You can always sell your items the traditional way, through a licensed auctioneer and take your chances. But be prepared to get nicked 20% or more commission off the top.
Clayton K.4/12/2013
I was in the middle of two transactions when I was told my account had been deleted by user. Now I'm out $800 because I cannot contact seller.
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