FYI...Nice SWB Fleetide Bed FS on ebay... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 05-25-2009, 07:40 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...Q5fAccessories

FYI Looks like a nice fleetside bed if someone is in need.

63 & 64 Bowties · 05-25-2009, 07:50 AM

Not to change the subject (well yea, I guess it is changing the subject) but I see he has in there that it's for sale locally and he'll end the auction if it sells. Ebay recently changed a bunch of their rules as most of us know, and that's one of them. Once you have a bid on an item, you can't end the auction. Ask me how I know.

**70cst** · 05-25-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

Not to change the subject (well yea, I guess it is changing the subject) but I see he has in there that it's for sale locally and he'll end the auction if it sells. Ebay recently changed a bunch of their rules as most of us know, and that's one of them. Once you have a bid on an item, you can't end the auction. Ask me how I know.

Question...does he have to sell to the ebay buyer. ie: He can't end his auction early but if he gets a better offer for his swb bed from some guy down the street. Is he obligated to sell to the ebay buyer even though the ebay offer is less? Just curious???

63 & 64 Bowties · 05-25-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Question...does he have to sell to the ebay buyer. ie: He can't end his auction early but he gets a better offer for his swb bed from some guy down the street. Is he obligated to sell to the ebay buyer even though the ebay offer is less? Just curious???

I don't know. But, I'm sure if you ask ebay they'll tell you you're obligated to sell to the highest bidder.
I did see one guy recently add to his description in huge red letters: "thanks for all the bids, but I sold it locally. Don't bid anymore." But, his reserve wasn't met, so I'd say he got away with that. This guy doesn't have a reserve though.
The only sure way around it that I know of is to get a buddy to bid your item up to a ridiculous amount so nobody else wins it. Only problem, you'll have to pay the final value fee.

**70cst** · 05-25-2009, 08:06 AM

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The only sure way around it that I know of is to get a buddy to bid your item up to a ridiculous amount so nobody else wins it. Only problem, you'll have to pay the final value fee.

That makes sense...thanks for the info.

big_al_71 · 05-25-2009, 08:24 AM

You will only have to sell if the reserve price is met if not you dont have to sell it.

Anyhow I dont know if I would pay that much for that bed you can buy a complete truck for that much...

63 & 64 Bowties · 05-25-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

This guy doesn't have a reserve though.

you may not have noticed that part.

63 & 64 Bowties · 05-25-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Anyhow I dont know if I would pay that much for that bed you can buy a complete truck for that much...

For $150? (that's where the bid's at now)

chevychase · 05-25-2009, 03:49 PM

I remember a few years back I used the same wording and eBay pulled it saying it was against their policies. Again, that was a few years ago.

**70cst** · 05-25-2009, 04:38 PM

With 3 days and 5 hours to go...it's still at $150.00

**fine69** · 05-25-2009, 07:56 PM

Heck, i dont even need it and i might bid on it just to see if he actually sells it to me.

thepenguin99 · 05-25-2009, 08:24 PM

I know a bid is legally binding. I would assume an offer to sell is as well. Never know though, especially when he says in the auction it is for sale locally.

05-25-2009, 07:40 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	FYI...Nice SWB Fleetide Bed FS on ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...Q5fAccessories FYI Looks like a nice fleetside bed if someone is in need. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-25-2009, 07:50 AM	#2
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: FYI...Nice SWB Fleetide Bed FS on ebay... Not to change the subject (well yea, I guess it is changing the subject) but I see he has in there that it's for sale locally and he'll end the auction if it sells. Ebay recently changed a bunch of their rules as most of us know, and that's one of them. Once you have a bid on an item, you can't end the auction. Ask me how I know. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

05-25-2009, 08:24 AM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: FYI...Nice SWB Fleetide Bed FS on ebay... You will only have to sell if the reserve price is met if not you dont have to sell it. Anyhow I dont know if I would pay that much for that bed you can buy a complete truck for that much... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-25-2009, 03:49 PM	#9
chevychase Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 476	Re: FYI...Nice SWB Fleetide Bed FS on ebay... I remember a few years back I used the same wording and eBay pulled it saying it was against their policies. Again, that was a few years ago. __________________ Joe

05-25-2009, 04:38 PM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: FYI...Nice SWB Fleetide Bed FS on ebay... With 3 days and 5 hours to go...it's still at $150.00 __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-25-2009, 07:56 PM	#11
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: FYI...Nice SWB Fleetide Bed FS on ebay... Heck, i dont even need it and i might bid on it just to see if he actually sells it to me. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

05-25-2009, 08:24 PM	#12
thepenguin99 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Millington TN Posts: 435	Re: FYI...Nice SWB Fleetide Bed FS on ebay... I know a bid is legally binding. I would assume an offer to sell is as well. Never know though, especially when he says in the auction it is for sale locally.



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