FAQs
Buyers cannot be given negative or neutral feedback. You can put a nonpayment strike on the buyer's account be cancelling the transaction on Day 5 … choosing 'Buyer hasn't paid' as the reason for cancelling.
Can you leave negative feedback for a buyer? ›
No. Sellers can't leave negative (or neutral) feedback for buyers because too many sellers were using the threat of negative retaliation to discourage less than positive feedback from buyers no matter how warranted it was.
How do I leave negative feedback on eBay non payer? ›
Sellers cannot leave negative feedback for buyers. The way to report them is to cancel the transaction after 4 days of non-payment have passed, specifying that "buyer didn't pay". That will alert Ebay and it will be recorded on the buyer's record. All unpaid items are recorded on a buyer's account.
Can buyer leave negative feedback if refunded? ›
In that scenario the answer is yes. However, since he threatened you with Negative FB you can contact eBay and have it removed because that is a policy violation. Did you refund out of fear of the Negative Feedback?
Can a blocked buyer leave negative feedback? ›
When you place a buyer on your block list, it blocks them from buying from you. There is no block to prevent buyers from leaving feedback.
Can you leave feedback if seller cancels? ›
Go to the bottom of your own (or any) feedback page and click leave feedback. Cancelled items usually show up there. wooden_flower Volunteer Community Mentor. eBay member since 2001.
When should I leave feedback for buyer? ›
Leaving feedback for your buyers is a great way to say thank you. We recommend you leave feedback for your buyers as soon as they've paid – they'll be more likely to leave feedback quickly for you in return.
Can a buyer change negative feedback to positive? ›
If you wish to revise your original feedback you can contact the seller directly and ask them to send you a feedback revision request. If a seller would like you to revise your feedback, we'll send you an email with all the details.
Can a customer leave negative feedback? ›
Yes, sellers can ask buyers to revise a negative or neutral feedback. Too often a buyer will leave a negative or neutral without ever contacting the seller, so the first time the seller knows you were unhappy with a purchase is when they see it in feedback.
What do I do if a buyer on eBay doesn't pay? ›
If, after receiving the invoice, the buyer has still not paid, you can cancel the order after 4 calendar days and up to 30 days after the order is placed. You can also make an offer to the next highest bidder in the Auction. Use the Cancel order button and select the Buyer hasn't paid option from the drop-down menu.
How to report a buyer. You can also report a buyer from your Orders list - opens in new window or tab. Choose Leave feedback from the dropdown menu next to the item, and then select Report buyer. We take all reports seriously, but please make sure your claims are accurate.
How do I argue negative feedback on eBay? ›
When you send a feedback revision request to a buyer, we'll send them an email with all the details. The buyer then has 10 days to either: Revise the feedback: If the buyer accepts the request, we'll guide them through the process of changing their rating and comment.
Can you leave a buyer negative feedback on eBay? ›
Sellers cannot give a buyer a negative rating. The user can add a comment explaining the rating or expanding on it.
When can a buyer not leave negative feedback? ›
A buyer who hasn't paid for an item cannot leave a negative rating on the seller. Therefore, if they have left any, it will be removed from the seller account upon the resolution of the Unpaid Items case.
How do I ask a buyer to remove negative feedback? ›
The answer is simple: The best thing your business can do is directly (and politely) ask the customer to remove or update their feedback. Contact your unhappy customer and be personable. Use their first name and apologize as necessary.
What do I do if buyer doesn't pay on eBay? ›
If the buyer still hasn't paid 4 calendar days after the listing ended, you can cancel the order by selecting the Cancel order button below and choosing Buyer hasn't paid in the drop down menu.
Can you threaten to leave negative feedback on eBay? ›
Buyers aren't allowed to use threats of negative feedback or low detailed seller ratings to try to get something that wasn't part of the original listing. Sellers aren't allowed to demand positive feedback from buyers.
Can a buyer leave negative feedback for a Cancelled order eBay? ›
For instance, if you did not pay, and the order was cancelled for nonpayment, you would not be able to leave feedback and prior feedback would be removed. In some situations, a cancelled transaction may not appear in your Purchase History, but you may still be able to leave feedback.