amcintyre 10 Posted September 8, 2011 I sell and buy things on BOB. I collect valves, valve radios and valve related items. Yesterday on the Crazy Wednesday auction was a valve radio Appliances - What a find Phillips Valve Radio - working - needs antena. was sold for R501.00 on 7 Sep at 22:01 by scratchpatch in Port Elizabeth (ID:45265897) which I bid on and really wanted. However, I was not keen to go beyond R500 - which I stopped at. This morning I received a question from the winning bidder (of the Philips valve radio), on an item I was selling, stating "You are totally irresponsible in your manor of bidding. Chasing prices up without thinking about what you are doing. Why?". How does one respond to this? Should I ignore it, from my "manor" of bidding? Should I suggest that the buyer contact BOB and question them regarding my bidding and state that he thinks that I shill bid on the item? Or am I just being over-sensitive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Olive Art 11 Posted September 8, 2011 I would ignore it . This buyer had the choice not to bid any further if he thought the bidding was going too high ! What on earth does he expect on an auction site ? Thank nobody bids against him ? It's seldom worth entering into debate with people like this - they are just antagonistic and appear to lack common sense . You know the saying " Never argue with a fool , they will drag you down to their level , then beat you with experience."[h=3] [/h] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Miss Muffet 73 Posted September 8, 2011 I sell and buy things on BOB. I collect valves, valve radios and valve related items. Yesterday on the Crazy Wednesday auction was a valve radio Appliances - What a find Phillips Valve Radio - working - needs antena. was sold for R501.00 on 7 Sep at 22:01 by scratchpatch in Port Elizabeth (ID:45265897) which I bid on and really wanted. However, I was not keen to go beyond R500 - which I stopped at. This morning I received a question from the winning bidder (of the Philips valve radio), on an item I was selling, stating "You are totally irresponsible in your manor of bidding. Chasing prices up without thinking about what you are doing. Why?". How does one respond to this? Should I ignore it, from my "manor" of bidding? Should I suggest that the buyer contact BOB and question them regarding my bidding and state that he thinks that I shill bid on the item? Or am I just being over-sensitive? I think the valve radio is definately worth R500. If he thinks you were irresponsible then he must be irresponsible too, considering, he won the bid and was prepared to pay the price. I would tell him you badly want the radio and if he feels he paid too much to tell the seller to offer it to you . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyle2 10 Posted September 8, 2011 Thats almost the funniest thing I have heard lately.:biggrin: Is this person for real? Do they know how an auction works? There is always one Jackass somewhere. I would just ignore that person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amcintyre 10 Posted September 8, 2011 Thats almost the funniest thing I have heard lately.:biggrin: Is this person for real? Do they know how an auction works? There is always one Jackass somewhere. I would just ignore that person. What's the funniest thing you've heard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mellowred 10 Posted September 8, 2011 All I can assume is that he prefers to up the bids @ R10 a time. He must have been really annoyed at the guy who jumped to R350. :cool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyle2 10 Posted September 8, 2011 What's the funniest thing you've heard? Forum rules prohibit me from posting it here...............:bigsmile: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilythepink 11 Posted September 8, 2011 I, too, would just let it go. People who ask silly questions must expect silly answers (or no answers at all!) If you were prepared to pay R500 for the item, that is your prerogative and has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with another bidder! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
booksallsizes 10 Posted September 8, 2011 I also think it's extremely rude to castigate you (completely unfairly) via the Q&A on one of your items... But, I agree with Lily, let it go - it is sour grapes. If he was unhappy then he shouldn't have put such a high maximum on the item. Very strange that he'd get so upset... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiemsJewels 12 Posted September 8, 2011 I sell and buy things on BOB. I collect valves, valve radios and valve related items. Yesterday on the Crazy Wednesday auction was a valve radio Appliances - What a find Phillips Valve Radio - working - needs antena. was sold for R501.00 on 7 Sep at 22:01 by scratchpatch in Port Elizabeth (ID:45265897) which I bid on and really wanted. However, I was not keen to go beyond R500 - which I stopped at. This morning I received a question from the winning bidder (of the Philips valve radio), on an item I was selling, stating "You are totally irresponsible in your manor of bidding. Chasing prices up without thinking about what you are doing. Why?". How does one respond to this? Should I ignore it, from my "manor" of bidding? Should I suggest that the buyer contact BOB and question them regarding my bidding and state that he thinks that I shill bid on the item? Or am I just being over-sensitive? Definitley sour grapes amcintyre. He's got nothing to do with what you are willing to pay for the item! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brands online 10 Posted September 8, 2011 Looks like this buyer forgot his "manors" when BObbing....:biggrin: I like this sentiment I would ignore it . It's seldom worth entering into debate with people like this - they are just antagonistic and appear to lack common sense . You know the saying " Never argue with a fool , they will drag you down to their level , then beat you with experience." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TS Ron 10 Posted September 8, 2011 I would ignore it . This buyer had the choice not to bid any further if he thought the bidding was going too high ! What on earth does he expect on an auction site ? Thank nobody bids against him ? It's seldom worth entering into debate with people like this - they are just antagonistic and appear to lack common sense . You know the saying " Never argue with a fool , they will drag you down to their level , then beat you with experience." Excellent advice Wild Olive Art. Although it is difficult to remain calm during a situation such as this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amcintyre 10 Posted September 8, 2011 Excellent advice Wild Olive Art. Although it is difficult to remain calm during a situation such as this! I'm not going to reply to his/her comment via my Q&A - I was actually a bit amused when I got the "question". What was amusing was the image I had in my mind of residing on a "manor of bidding". It sounds like a British country estate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilythepink 11 Posted September 10, 2011 I'm not going to reply to his/her comment via my Q&A - I was actually a bit amused when I got the "question". What was amusing was the image I had in my mind of residing on a "manor of bidding". It sounds like a British country estate Don't forget to delete the question (you can do this on your home page) or other buyers will see it and it really has nothing to do with the item you have listed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
