Can you be sued for failing to pay for an auction on Ebay?
I placed an order with a seller, a couple months ago, but due to several other issues, such as an election, eviction notice, legal issues in fighting the eviction, and problems with other bidders, I was told he was going to seek legal action against me, from Arizona, while i'm in South Dakota.
The main jist, is that while I placed the orders, they were never delivered, nor was any money sent, except for a 25 dollar deposit on the amount.
Now, here's where I am curious, Ebay has it's own policy in place, and if he's seeking extra damages, without product, then can I countersue for double jeporday? After all, I have been given a strike by Ebay, from the guy, and it would cost way more to drive or fly to Arizona, defend myself, and then pay to put myself up for a couple days...should I contact the Attorney General of both states?
Advice, legal quotes, or other information would be helpful. If I knew this guy was this big of a headcase, I'd never have looked in his store.
Answers:
Yes, it is possible to be sued for breach of contract. You should contact the administration at e-bay and get some guidance in settling the dispute. Not having the money due to other deals going south has nothing to do with your contract, and would not be a legitimate excuse. Since the item was never sent, it seems as if it can be worked out, but it does kind of put a smudge on your e-bay reputation.
Going to court is usually a last resort. Try to settle even if you lose some money.
dont no but you should be sure of what you are doing when bidding on items on ebay. Why is this such a problem normally its done through ebay and you would have got reported is it a house or something?
its a legal contract.you lose.
i Doubt it, not without Product
I think just let it go. Companies will say anything to get more money out of you.
I don't think that they can sue legally neither you also.
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Yes - you contracted yourself with your security deposit, sorry!
Yes he can sue you, but his award will only be enough to cover his actual losses, re-list fees, court costs, etc., minus funds already collected.
Actions taken by eBay don't mitigate losses, they are for future protection from future problems.
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