Guru Auctions Question - about buying? - Guild Wars Forums

Prospero Tempest · Jul 18, 2006, 05:58 PM // 17:58

Hi

I have a quick question I need help with.

I won an auction on guru 2 days ago, and have emailed the seller twice to set up a time and place to complete the trade - as yet I have heard nothing.

How long must I wait before I consider the deal dead and buy the item I am after elsewhere?

Thanks in advance.

Former Ruling · Jul 18, 2006, 05:59 PM // 17:59

get his ingame name, and try to get him directly, some people dont check their emails.

Prospero Tempest · Jul 18, 2006, 06:40 PM // 18:40

I tried his listed in game name - GW says no character of that name exists

DeanBB · Jul 18, 2006, 07:04 PM // 19:04

This is all I see in the auction FAQ:

Obligation
Obligation As a buyer, you are obligated to complete the transaction with the seller if you are the highest bidder at the end of an auction (meeting the applicable minimum bid) and your bid is qualified by the seller as a Binding Bid. By bidding on an item you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale included in the item's description so long as those conditions of sale are not in violation of this Agreement or unlawful. Unless you and the seller agree otherwise, you will become the item's owner upon receipt of the item from the seller. Bids are not retractable except in exceptional circumstances, such as: when the seller changes the item's description after you bid; a clear typographical error is made.

Prospero Tempest · Jul 18, 2006, 07:10 PM // 19:10

I saw that too it doesn't mention how long I must wait. I am getting a bit impatient now

and can buy the item easily eslewhere

TheMosesPHD · Jul 18, 2006, 08:19 PM // 20:19

Send him one last email and then after that I guess all you can do is downvote him in Feedback and leave a comment explaning that he didn't even make the trade. I don't know if something extra happens if a seller fails completely on a transaction so maybe try and find some sort of mod or site manager and ask what the policy is on that and what to do about it.

Mayhaps he was silly enough to go on vacation while the auction automatically relisted his bid. If that's the case he may contact you and apologize or something. When that happens try and get some sort of severance package from him for not being able to sell you whatever item you wanted in the first place.

Wrath Of Dragons · Jul 18, 2006, 08:27 PM // 20:27

i give about 4 or 5 days....more then this, it becomes a waste of my time, less might just be a scheduling conflict

Spike · Jul 18, 2006, 08:34 PM // 20:34

I give them a week at least. Cause with so many different time zones playing GW. You may never be on at the same time.

DeanBB · Jul 18, 2006, 08:39 PM // 20:39

Two days is not much time, especially in summer when people are taking vacations and such.

I have someone in Australia who just won one of my auctions that I'm trying to work out how to get the item to them, it will be a challenge. But at least we're communicating about it. Anyway, it has already been a couple of days.

I have another auction that I won and haven't been able to catch the seller in-game and that has been 4-5 days so far.

Give it time, unless you will die without it.

Prospero Tempest · Jul 18, 2006, 09:15 PM // 21:15

Thanks all this was very helpful. Will give it another day or so.

Jul 18, 2006, 05:58 PM // 17:58	#1
Prospero Tempest Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2006 Guild: FLK Profession: E/	Guru Auctions Question - about buying? Hi I have a quick question I need help with. I won an auction on guru 2 days ago, and have emailed the seller twice to set up a time and place to complete the trade - as yet I have heard nothing. How long must I wait before I consider the deal dead and buy the item I am after elsewhere? Thanks in advance.

Jul 18, 2006, 05:59 PM // 17:59	#2
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	get his ingame name, and try to get him directly, some people dont check their emails.

Jul 18, 2006, 06:40 PM // 18:40	#3
Prospero Tempest Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2006 Guild: FLK Profession: E/	I tried his listed in game name - GW says no character of that name exists

Jul 18, 2006, 07:04 PM // 19:04	#4
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	This is all I see in the auction FAQ: Obligation Obligation As a buyer, you are obligated to complete the transaction with the seller if you are the highest bidder at the end of an auction (meeting the applicable minimum bid) and your bid is qualified by the seller as a Binding Bid. By bidding on an item you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale included in the item's description so long as those conditions of sale are not in violation of this Agreement or unlawful. Unless you and the seller agree otherwise, you will become the item's owner upon receipt of the item from the seller. Bids are not retractable except in exceptional circumstances, such as: when the seller changes the item's description after you bid; a clear typographical error is made.

Jul 18, 2006, 07:10 PM // 19:10	#5
Prospero Tempest Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2006 Guild: FLK Profession: E/	I saw that too it doesn't mention how long I must wait. I am getting a bit impatient now and can buy the item easily eslewhere

Jul 18, 2006, 08:19 PM // 20:19	#6
TheMosesPHD Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oregon Guild: Mo Mo Patty Blinks [MoMo] Profession: R/	Send him one last email and then after that I guess all you can do is downvote him in Feedback and leave a comment explaning that he didn't even make the trade. I don't know if something extra happens if a seller fails completely on a transaction so maybe try and find some sort of mod or site manager and ask what the policy is on that and what to do about it. Mayhaps he was silly enough to go on vacation while the auction automatically relisted his bid. If that's the case he may contact you and apologize or something. When that happens try and get some sort of severance package from him for not being able to sell you whatever item you wanted in the first place.

Jul 18, 2006, 08:27 PM // 20:27	#7
Wrath Of Dragons Burninate Stuff Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Mexico Profession: E/Mo	i give about 4 or 5 days....more then this, it becomes a waste of my time, less might just be a scheduling conflict

Jul 18, 2006, 08:34 PM // 20:34	#8
Spike Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: In front of my PC Guild: Kai Profession: E/Mo	I give them a week at least. Cause with so many different time zones playing GW. You may never be on at the same time.

Jul 18, 2006, 08:39 PM // 20:39	#9
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	Two days is not much time, especially in summer when people are taking vacations and such. I have someone in Australia who just won one of my auctions that I'm trying to work out how to get the item to them, it will be a challenge. But at least we're communicating about it. Anyway, it has already been a couple of days. I have another auction that I won and haven't been able to catch the seller in-game and that has been 4-5 days so far. Give it time, unless you will die without it.

Jul 18, 2006, 09:15 PM // 21:15	#10
Prospero Tempest Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2006 Guild: FLK Profession: E/	Thanks all this was very helpful. Will give it another day or so.