Sgt. BARney Posted June 9, 2020 Share #1 Posted June 9, 2020 I have listed a WW2 USMC P44 jacket on ebay twice over the last couple months, and both times it has sold but the buyer never pays or communicates. The high bid and second high bid make their first bid in the last seconds, but payment never follows. The first time, the bidder names were the same pattern - two random letters followed by six random numbers (bots?). I have ended up canceling the transactions each time. Anyone else experienced this? What the heck is going on? I have listed other various items which have sold, and the transactions have been completely normal. Thanks, Sgt. BARney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivedrab1970 Posted June 9, 2020 Share #2 Posted June 9, 2020 Interesting, I have not listed any auctions in awhile. I have went to buy it now more over to avoid this type of instance. Suggestion as you may probably have done in the past, set your buy it now $100 over your final auction price from the last two auctions with best offer. Just a suggestion to have a real buyer interaction than a possible bot or non paying bidder. Robin- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. BARney Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted June 9, 2020 Thanks for the suggestions OD70. I am just really curious if someone/something is trying to corner a market on WW2 Marine camo, or spoil the market. If you search fleebay for "WW2 USMC camouflage", most of the products that come up are repros from China, plus a few 'Buy It Now' pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivedrab1970 Posted June 9, 2020 Share #4 Posted June 9, 2020 I would not be su 10 minutes ago, Sgt. BARney said: Thanks for the suggestions OD70. I am just really curious if someone/something is trying to corner a market on WW2 Marine camo, or spoil the market. If you search fleebay for "WW2 USMC camouflage", most of the products that come up are repros from China, plus a few 'Buy It Now' pieces. I would not be surprised if that was the case these days! I feel like everything I do outside of my home on the internet is a constant Spec Ops mission..lol Since the reproduction market has really taken off, manufacturers like Bronson are spending quite a bit on marketing I have noticed. They are making a large variety of WWII USGI and USMC clothing, damn shame! Robin- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted June 9, 2020 Share #5 Posted June 9, 2020 What was the selling price if I may ask ?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. BARney Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted June 10, 2020 Sure - $360 the first time, and $395 the second time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted June 10, 2020 Share #7 Posted June 10, 2020 U hot a picture ?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. BARney Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted June 10, 2020 I will try to load some: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted June 10, 2020 Share #9 Posted June 10, 2020 Ah it’s okGot a few issues Probably buyers looking for a cleaner one They are pretty common 200-275 for that one I would say.Owen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. BARney Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted June 13, 2020 Thanks Owen. Yes, I understand it isn't in the best shape and was actually very surprised that it brought the high bids that it did. At the same time, it was a real kick to the crotch that the high bidder (both times) would choose to not pay, rather than just stay out of the auction. I was just curious if anyone else on the forum has had similar experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadet Posted June 13, 2020 Share #11 Posted June 13, 2020 Probably not a global conspiracy :)....just the usual Ebay weirdos and deadbeats. I would say that the high bidders on a good 1/3 of the things I sell on Ebay never pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray42 Posted June 14, 2020 Share #12 Posted June 14, 2020 As a buyer I am sometimes thankful for those people because their loss is my gain. There is nothing better then having something you really wanted slip from your hands because you weren't paying attention and then pop back up for a second chance. As a seller however, that is an annoying consequence of eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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