Keep in mind that if in the future there is a worldwide nuclear war?
Cockroaches may be the only survivors

Also if in the future it would be a good idea if you ever get another deadbeat?
Prolly a good idea to just leave the feedback factual with the hopes that it won't get removed.

I mean if ya wanna call someone a Corksoaker, a Socktucker, a Cokesacker? Best to just state the facts.

This Corksoaker works in a distillery, he soaks the corks before they go in the bottles.

This Socktucker works in a sock factory, he tucks the socks in the bags.

This Cokesacker works in a mine, he sacks the coke into bags.



Myself?
I wouldn't get all bent out of shape over it and waste money on an attorney.

Just lay down until the feeling goes away.
Most sellers these days become unwilling victims here.

Best to have more than 1 account.
One for selling and 1 for buying and theres no guarantee that that will work.

A perfect world it ain't
Sally Forth

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If eBay just made it impossible for a non-paying bidder to be unable to leave a negative feedback, problem solved, reduced consumer complaints, less email traffic, a lightened complaint center load, less eBay sellers leaving. and happy stockholders.

Just because the might read a few posts here doesn't mean they care.

Maybe a class action lawsuit against eBay would wake them up, consult a personal injury attorney that specializes in Defamation and put up a website. Law school that might need a class action project to work on?

As long as your going to sue...

just my opinion

It's called breach of contract, and when hambone 14 hours away in wisconson gets his notification of the court date my guess is removal of negative will been quickly soas to not have to appear in court here in Ohio. I will then have summary judgement from the court.

Kinda curious why eBay in California would have to abide by a court order that originates from any State than California?

Unless it was a Federal Court Order.

What jurisdictional law am I missing?

Well, good luck to you on your law suit anyway, I'm sure somebody will gain from it, even if it's only your attorney.

Breach of contract? with what damage?

Just my opinion

"If your not going to put up the required deposit, or not pay - then don't bid!"

I agree!
Why play games?

And it really sux that a deadbeat can bid - not pay - then neg the seller with eBay's approval!

I agree!
Why play games?

"This Corksoaker works in a distillery, he soaks the corks before they go in the bottles.

This Socktucker works in a sock factory, he tucks the socks in the bags.

This Cokesacker works in a mine, he sacks the coke into bags."

I think bizzy made the first one up. Cork expands when you get it wet. No way to get it into the bottle then.

Why is it that Ebay will go over board for a buyer and treat them like kings ?????

Why is it that Ebay treats the sellers like crap when it comes to the NON-PAYERS ?????

Why don't Ebay charge a buyers fee specially on Ebay Motors ???

Charge a certain percent when they bid it off ??????

The buyers knows they can do anything and get by with it
If a problem comes up the seller is the one left holding the bag with the hole in it

IMO EBAY NEEDS TO BE OVERHAULED & PIMPED