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Message:: [QUOTE="Zirbg, post: 1959983, member: 30430"]I'd like to chime in, not (only) to beat the dead horse but to share my two cents...   IMHO, online auctions should be treated the same as a physical auction. I am sure there are several differences one can use to argue, but for aspect of payment, I feel they should be the same, immediate payment. Expecting the seller to wait for payment on good sold is like a "layaway". Buyer commits to pay within a time period, & seller retains item until payment is made.  Layaway is a privilege offered by a tiny fraction of retail stores, rarely seen at specialty stores, and unheard of in the auction community. Much like a specialty store, auctions consist of "one-off" items.  The small (sometimes big) guy selling on Ebay doesn't have the luxury of being able to absorb an idle transaction. If money is not coming in, they can't purchase new stock to sell and they can't make good on their financial obligations.   More or less, your request to pay in 2 weeks is more like asking for a loan.  A loan to finance the interest.  It quickly becomes a loss of income for the seller.  The super giant's that offer layaway, usually have hundreds of the same item in stock and they all revel that their inventory is selling even when not displayed. Every auction I've been to required participants to register with a deposit ($250 or more).  Just to bid. Upon winning an auction, payment is required immediately after the auction.   Exceptions were made only if items were cars or too large for personal vehicles. Ebay is a bit more lenient with their rules.  No deposit required to bid, payment through multiple channels, and several deadline choices as per seller's listings.  A definite advantage for the online community,  but this privilege soon becomes the expectation and inconsiderate buyers were taking advantage of honest sellers. NO, if you don't have the money, don't shop, don't buy, don't do anything.  This privilege is reserved for the buyers that comply to the rules, the ones that can pay.  If I don't have money, not only am I not shopping, BUT I AM DEFINITELY NOT BIDDING!!!! Excellent feed back here from amazing individuals.  I hope the person who started this thread (and others who might have disagreed at first) understands & accepts his part, see's how his actions impact others.  Using the wisdom gained towards future interactions.  Keep in mind "we are all in this together", making it a better place. Thank you for allowing me to share. If you disagree or find this offensive.  All I can say is....Relax, it's not that serious.  <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]

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