Auction Rules

by Global Administrator on Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:09 pm

Bidding on Items Question

You must be a registered user to bid on items. By bidding, you are stating that you are ready and willing to purchase that item for your bid amount, plus any shipping charges disclosed in the listing. If you are outbid, or your bid does not meet the seller's reserve price, you are under no obligation to buy. But in all other cases, you are entering a contract with the seller to buy the item, and to deliver payment within the time period specified. If you can't pay, on time, don't bid! Your bids are final and non-retractable.

Sellers Idea

You must describe the item in a truthful, accurate, and complete manner, to the best of your knowledge. JPS Auctioneer members are required to describe any malfunctions, damage, or other negatives about the item.

Once an auction has started, sellers can not change the starting bid, or reserve price amounts. Sellers can not change their description of the item, but may add to their description.

What to do after the Auction Question

Sellers should send notifications to the high bidder after the end of a successful auction. Both the buyer and seller are expected to contact each other via email, within 3 days after the end of the auction. After email contact, phone numbers should be exchanged between the buyer and the seller. We recommend that you speak over the phone before sending payment, or before shipping merchandise. If repeated emails go unanswered by either party, you should notify the JPS Moderator.

Once contact has begun, the payment arrangements, shipping arrangements, and expected dates should be settled upon. The goal is to complete the transaction within 10 days of auction closing. This may vary a little, depending on payment type, how long to wait to clear, when seller can get the item to carrier, etc. Basically, the specific dates should be worked out between the buyer and seller, and each party should follow through with their part of the schedule. Plan to exchange several emails or phone contacts, updating the other party with every step.

Resolving disputes Exclamation

The JPS Buyers & Sellers Corner members are expected to conduct business with the honor system in mind. All members in good standing have shown their integrity by registering, and following through with any commitments they have made. But we are all human, and mistakes and miscommunication can lead to disputes. If you find yourself in a situation where you and another member are at a disagreement, contact the moderator. While we cannot promise a satisfactory resolution, we will try to contact both parties and help mediate the situation. Any illegal activities, breaking of a contract, or outright statements of falsehood should be reported to us immediately. breaking JPS auction rules might lead into sanctions or terminate the offender's membership.