False bidders

[kjjackson88]

I have recently had an issue with an item that I have had to relist 4 times. Each time the winning bidder has ignored all correspondence regarding payment. I give them each the benefit of the doubt, wait a few days and then open a case to end the transaction. Obviously by the time the case is resolved the second chance buyers are no longer interested. This is becoming an issue as I am still unable to sell the item. I'm wondering if there are ways to guard myself against such bidders or anything I should be doing to check for them? During or after the auction

[1956glyn · Accepted solution]

Hi.   Tighten up your preferences

My Ebay page....Account....preferences

block bids from anyone that has 2 payment strikes on their account within the last 12 months

block anyone who does not have a credit card on file

block anyone who does not have a Paypal account.

Add the timewasters to your Blocked bidder list.....Help and contact tab at the top and search for block a bidder....instructions will come up how to do this.

Hope the above helps.