Can you remove a bid from gunbroker?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Can you remove a bid from gunbroker?

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:01:04 PM EDT

I put a bid on a stock, but looking at it now, it has been modified and I didn't realize it at first.

It was mentioned in the ad, but I was on my phone and didn't notice.

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:01:58 PM EDT

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Contact the seller and beg for mercy. The seller can request an admin to remove it.

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:02:40 PM EDT

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I would contact the seller, post haste.

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:03:34 PM EDT

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It was mentioned in the ad, but I was on my phone and didn't notice.

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IMHO, you shouldn't be let out of it. It was in the ad, it's your fault for not seeing/reading it.

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:05:11 PM EDT

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IMHO, you shouldn't be let out of it. It was in the ad, it's your fault for not seeing/reading it.

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I am fully aware of the fault.
I am concerned with how to resolve this. I just sent the seller a message, we will see. What's the worst that can happen???/

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:07:43 PM EDT

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I am fully aware of the fault.
I am concerned with how to resolve this. I just sent the seller a message, we will see. What's the worst that can happen???/

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IMHO, you shouldn't be let out of it. It was in the ad, it's your fault for not seeing/reading it.

I am fully aware of the fault.
I am concerned with how to resolve this. I just sent the seller a message, we will see. What's the worst that can happen???/

Either you get outbid or you win it.

If the seller is good with letting you out, no problem.

As a former seller on eBay and other auction sites, I can see it from the sellers side especially since he fully disclosed it.

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:08:36 PM EDT

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I once won an auction for a M203 Grenade Launcher receiver because I was drunk and wanted to see the bid history. I don't know why. I won the auction, payed the dude his listing fees and moved on. You may have to do that if you win it.

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:09:25 PM EDT

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Either you get outbid or you win it.

If the seller is good with letting you out, no problem.

As a former seller on eBay and other auction sites, I can see it from the sellers side especially since he fully disclosed it.

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I placed the minimum bid and I am the only bidder, so it anyone else in the world wants it then they can easily outbid me. I guess that should have been my clue that it wasn't a 'stock' stock.

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:10:30 PM EDT

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Either you get outbid or you win it.

If the seller is good with letting you out, no problem.

As a former seller on eBay and other auction sites, I can see it from the sellers side especially since he fully disclosed it.

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Meh. I let a couple of bids go over the years. The bidder had good feedback and was courteous that it was a mistake.

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:12:11 PM EDT

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Crap, wrong link.

I am the high bidder.

Suppose I can pay the listing fees if he goes for it.

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:18:22 PM EDT

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Ha, as I wrote this I was outbid.

I am a dumbass, but at least I don't have to feel bad now.

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There probably wasn't much of a chance you would have won anyway, the reserve has still yet to be met.

Also, I read the ad and didn't see anything about it being modified.

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:19:44 PM EDT

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Crap, wrong link.

I am the high bidder.

Suppose I can pay the listing fees if he goes for it.

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Correct link

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It's obvious it has been modified, but I guess with kids, and the wife, and a beer or two I didn't sort it out.

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:21:46 PM EDT

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Either you get outbid or you win it.

If the seller is good with letting you out, no problem.

As a former seller on eBay and other auction sites, I can see it from the sellers side especially since he fully disclosed it.

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IMHO, you shouldn't be let out of it. It was in the ad, it's your fault for not seeing/reading it.

I am fully aware of the fault.
I am concerned with how to resolve this. I just sent the seller a message, we will see. What's the worst that can happen???/

Either you get outbid or you win it.

If the seller is good with letting you out, no problem.

As a former seller on eBay and other auction sites, I can see it from the sellers side especially since he fully disclosed it.

problem on GB is there is not a way to let a seller off after the fact like eBay and you have to 1 leave bad feedback and start a unpaid bidder process 2 charge the non bidder a restock for listing fees 3 or eat the GB fees

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:23:25 PM EDT

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problem on GB is there is not a way to let a seller off after the fact like eBay and you have to 1 leave bad feedback and start a unpaid bidder process 2 charge the non bidder a restock for listing fees 3 or eat the GB fees

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How much is a restock fee? I assume that is the hosting fee GB charges? I would pay that and not complain, but I don't' want to purchase the stock.

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:23:55 PM EDT

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I am fully aware of the fault.
I am concerned with how to resolve this. I just sent the seller a message, we will see. What's the worst that can happen???/

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IMHO, you shouldn't be let out of it. It was in the ad, it's your fault for not seeing/reading it.

I am fully aware of the fault.
I am concerned with how to resolve this. I just sent the seller a message, we will see. What's the worst that can happen???/

Well, the worst that could happen is you flaking on a bid. The 2nd worst would be you winning the auction and having a stock you don't want.

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:27:02 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/19/2016 5:27:21 PM EDT

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Well, the worst that could happen is you flaking on a bid. The 2nd worst would be you winning the auction and having a stock you don't want.

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Which he could then put on GunBroker for auction!

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:35:00 PM EDT

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offer $25 bucks more then the listing fees to give him reason to let you off. It is after all,,,your fault. Still cheaper then buying a stock you do not want.

Posted: 12/19/2016 5:37:58 PM EDT

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Contact the seller before it runs out !!

Usually pay listing fee etc, sometimes you pay nothing, depends on the seller.

Posted: 12/19/2016 6:14:49 PM EDT

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How much is a restock fee? I assume that is the hosting fee GB charges? I would pay that and not complain, but I don't' want to purchase the stock.

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problem on GB is there is not a way to let a seller off after the fact like eBay and you have to 1 leave bad feedback and start a unpaid bidder process 2 charge the non bidder a restock for listing fees 3 or eat the GB fees

How much is a restock fee? I assume that is the hosting fee GB charges? I would pay that and not complain, but I don't' want to purchase the stock.

it varies a bit with the cost of then item , tier of seller and what sort of add ons the seller put on the auction
can range from 3-10%

Posted: 12/19/2016 6:21:52 PM EDT

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problem on GB is there is not a way to let a seller off after the fact like eBay and you have to 1 leave bad feedback and start a unpaid bidder process 2 charge the non bidder a restock for listing fees 3 or eat the GB fees

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See above.
I suppose you could offer to pay whatever fees the seller chooses to not have negative feedback left.
However, I bid on an item that I could not possess.
I agreed to pay the listing fees. I received negative feedback anyway so the seller could bank the money that I paid and get the listing fees taken off his monthly invoice.
So beware.

Posted: 12/19/2016 6:57:52 PM EDT

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Contact the seller and beg for mercy. The seller can request an admin to remove it.

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+1

Posted: 12/19/2016 6:58:48 PM EDT

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IMHO, you shouldn't be let out of it. It was in the ad, it's your fault for not seeing/reading it.

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Yep and GB does not allow canceled bids

Posted: 12/19/2016 6:59:10 PM EDT

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IMHO, you shouldn't be let out of it. It was in the ad, it's your fault for not seeing/reading it.

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i sell plenty on there, if the bidder "begged for mercy" and there were no other bids or action i would let them off.

Posted: 12/19/2016 6:59:55 PM EDT

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I placed the minimum bid and I am the only bidder, so it anyone else in the world wants it then they can easily outbid me. I guess that should have been my clue that it wasn't a 'stock' stock.

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That and the fact it was in the ad?

Posted: 12/19/2016 7:00:33 PM EDT

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I placed the minimum bid and I am the only bidder, so it anyone else in the world wants it then they can easily outbid me. I guess that should have been my clue that it wasn't a 'stock' stock.

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Either you get outbid or you win it.

If the seller is good with letting you out, no problem.

As a former seller on eBay and other auction sites, I can see it from the sellers side especially since he fully disclosed it.

I placed the minimum bid and I am the only bidder, so it anyone else in the world wants it then they can easily outbid me. I guess that should have been my clue that it wasn't a 'stock' stock.

meh, post a link.

Posted: 12/19/2016 7:01:31 PM EDT

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lol i've had a handful of people who made regretful purchases or claimed their friend made a bid as a joke

all were banned

depends on the seller. i'm a dick, if you bid you buy. seller might have some leniency though. read more carefully in the future

Posted: 12/19/2016 7:36:40 PM EDT

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I am fully aware of the fault.
I am concerned with how to resolve this. I just sent the seller a message, we will see. What's the worst that can happen???/

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If you offer to pay his fees so he isn't out anything, he should be more agreeable

Posted: 12/19/2016 9:33:42 PM EDT

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23 minutes left. sure one of you assholes doesnt want it?

Posted: 12/19/2016 9:43:05 PM EDT

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Yes

Posted: 12/19/2016 9:50:12 PM EDT

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$25.00 for shipping. That seems high?

Posted: 12/19/2016 10:33:16 PM EDT

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Congrats son, it's yours.

Posted: 12/19/2016 10:42:59 PM EDT

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hmmmmmmm, i am awaiting his reply. hopfully i can just pay for the listing and a buck or two for the mistake. but yeah, its mine.

poop

Posted: 12/19/2016 10:46:30 PM EDT

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IMHO, you shouldn't be let out of it. It was in the ad, it's your fault for not seeing/reading it.

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It was mentioned in the ad, but I was on my phone and didn't notice.

IMHO, you shouldn't be let out of it. It was in the ad, it's your fault for not seeing/reading it.

Oh bullshit.... It was an honest mistake. If i were the seller I'd let him out of it without a second thought.

Posted: 12/19/2016 10:59:37 PM EDT

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Oh bullshit.... It was an honest mistake. If i were the seller I'd let him out of it without a second thought.

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You would eat the listing fees for the bidder's mistake? If you sell it GB charges your account the listing fees.
To get the fees refunded you have to file a non-paying bidder request and give negative feedback.
It is a process.

Posted: 12/19/2016 11:05:00 PM EDT

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Looks a little ghetto but if its for a shooter I'd use it.

I don't have a gun that fits that though.

Posted: 12/19/2016 11:32:45 PM EDT

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You would eat the listing fees for the bidder's mistake? If you sell it GB charges your account the listing fees.
To get the fees refunded you have to file a non-paying bidder request and give negative feedback.
It is a process.

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Oh bullshit.... It was an honest mistake. If i were the seller I'd let him out of it without a second thought.

You would eat the listing fees for the bidder's mistake? If you sell it GB charges your account the listing fees.
To get the fees refunded you have to file a non-paying bidder request and give negative feedback.
It is a process.

You have to leave feedback.
There is no rule that it be negative.

Posted: 12/20/2016 1:44:32 AM EDT

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Oh bullshit.... It was an honest mistake. If i were the seller I'd let him out of it without a second thought.

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So what?
It's not the sellers fault at all.
Now he has to relist it if the OP does not honor what he bid.
He wasted the sellers time and money.
What special snowflake world do you live in where you don't have to pay for your mistakes?

Posted: 12/20/2016 8:55:33 AM EDT

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the guy emailed me back. seems super nice about it and only asked for $5. ill send him a bit more for being nice and dealing with this. just waitiing on how to pay him.

Posted: 12/20/2016 9:19:54 AM EDT

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lol i've had a handful of people who made regretful purchases or claimed their friend made a bid as a joke

all were banned

depends on the seller. i'm a dick, if you bid you buy. seller might have some leniency though. read more carefully in the future

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And so what, they can just make a new account and that's that.

I do agree with you that people should read and bid carefully, but it's not like you can really make them buy anything. Unless they're also a seller with years of feedback, an account's not really worth anything.

Gunbroker should just let the seller cancel bids at will, that would solve the whole problem.