Legal question regarding non payers on ebay

[bbeck]

I just had my 4th non paying bidder over the past 60 days on ebay. This one was a PSA 5 1914 Cracker Jack for $297. The biggest one was a lot of t206's for $1,000. Ebay has no justice for deadbeats other than supposedly tossing them off if they continue to screw up auctions, although the offenders can just create a new name and profile and go right back on again. Since sellers cannot leave negative feedback and are totally at the mercy of ebay's slanted pro buyer system, can you leave the user name and the actual name of the renegger in your relisting description, warning other ebayer's without any type of repercussions? I would love to do this.

[Leon]

I am not sure of the answer, Bob, and that really sucks. If you want to put their names on this board it would be ok with me...and might help a few others. All I would say is that you need to have your ducks in a row (I am sure you do) as you, and everyone, is liable for what they say on this board.....Much to the chagrin of a certain member and lawyer, I an not responsible for what others say, in general.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by Leon

If you want to put their names on this board it would be ok with me...and might help a few others.

We should have a thread just for situations like this where board members can post the usernames of NPBs (or just PIA buyers) and other board members could choose to add them to their BBL.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

We should have a thread just for situations like this where board members can post the usernames of NPBs (or just PIA buyers) and other board members could choose to add them to their BBL.

It wouldn't bother me to have one. The only rule I could see there being is that if you want to do this I think you should probably have to put your real first and last name by your post. I can't see letting it be done anonymously....

[bbeck]

I think a list would be great as long as the liability is nil. I have names.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bbeck

I think a list would be great as long as the liability is nil. I have names.

As long as you tell the truth the liability should be nil. If you can't prove what you are saying, and it disparages someone publicly, then you shouldn't say it. I am not really directing this at you Bob.....but there is liability in everything we do. So, if someone didn't pay for something, or ripped you off, and you have documentation to prove it, then saying it publicly shouldn't have any liability. That being said anyone can sue anyone for anything....just like all of the idiots (and sometimes their lawyers) that tell me about the rules on this board.....Had I thought I could get in trouble, or did anything wrong, I wouldn't have posted that last Cease and Desist order I got. I am no lawyer, and don't pretend to be, so please consult with one if you have reservations or questions.