Ebay Guest Buying...Your Opinions???

[Challenger6pak]

I can't see this doing anything but hurting the Ebay community.

http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200711.shtml#2007-11-05145608

[RusTy/SE]

I think Lurch said it best...

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[Bullitt-]

They state it's only for BUY IT NOW purchases...no bidding, so I don't see a problem.
Just like making purchase at many e-retailer.

[Pistol Gripper]

If you ever wanted to stiff anyone, this'd be the time. 

 

P.G.

[Mopar Noob]

Whats to keep little kids or jerks from coming in and buying every buy it now auction from the local lybrary computer then just going home?

I really hope they dont make this for items above say $500 or so... To protect those who are selling more "costly" items.

[Challenger6pak]

Your listings will be eligible to be purchased by Guest Buyers if you meet the following criteria:


You must have a premier/business PayPal account in order to accept credit card payments.
Shipping costs must be specified on your listing.
You must qualify for the top tier of buyer protection of $2,000.
The item price must be less than $2,000.
You must use eBay's checkout system. Third-party checkout will not be supported at this time.

[gkring]

One difference we might be missing is the guest buying requires immediate payment before the item is sold. Different from typical auctions with a buy it now price where someone can click and end the auction and never get back with you to pay. Since they have to pay basically right then through paypal I think it will work just fine. Better for one time buyers since they don't have to register, but you still have to be setup with paypal.