Another Ebay question

[layperson111]

After reading some of the other Ebay problems others have posted here I am probably going to get slammed for my question.
Husband recently won a bid on Ebay for a high dollar item, not thinking he would actually win the bid. However he actually did win the bid. Problem is, the funding we thought we had all set up fell through and now we simply can not afford to buy it. We did try to e-mail the seller appologizing but he is threatening to put a lien on our property and accounts. My question is, can he actually do that? He really isn`t "out" anything. We haven`t sent him any money and he still has his item. He is also saying that now he will only accept cash or a credit card. So, I guess my question is,,,Can he put a lien on our property and I`m assuming he means our bank accounts? And could he actually win if he tries to sue is? I do feel really bad and embarassed but I`m also thinking, why couldn`t he just put it back up for bidding or whatever you call it?
And please don`t call me stupid. We have never done any kind of bidding ever and are just not very, I don`t even know what you would call it "internet savvy?". I came here because I`m thinking someone can help. So, please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You don`t even know how much I would appreciate it.

I don`t know if it matters but we live in NV and the seller lives in CA.

 

[seniorjudge]

After reading some of the other Ebay problems others have posted here I am probably going to get slammed for my question.
Husband recently won a bid on Ebay for a high dollar item, not thinking he would actually win the bid. However he actually did win the bid. Problem is, the funding we thought we had all set up fell through and now we simply can not afford to buy it. We did try to e-mail the seller appologizing but he is threatening to put a lien on our property and accounts. My question is, can he actually do that? He really isn`t "out" anything. We haven`t sent him any money and he still has his item. He is also saying that now he will only accept cash or a credit card. So, I guess my question is,,,Can he put a lien on our property and I`m assuming he means our bank accounts? And could he actually win if he tries to sue is? I do feel really bad and embarassed but I`m also thinking, why couldn`t he just put it back up for bidding or whatever you call it?
And please don`t call me stupid. We have never done any kind of bidding ever and are just not very, I don`t even know what you would call it "internet savvy?". I came here because I`m thinking someone can help. So, please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You don`t even know how much I would appreciate it.

I don`t know if it matters but we live in NV and the seller lives in CA.

Q: My question is, can he actually do that?

A: If he gets a judgment against you and registers it in Nevada, he may be able to. There are a lot of variables here, though. First off, how much are we talking about? Sounds to me like he hasn't suffered any damages so it would be a little difficult for him to get a judgment of any kind anywhere.

 

[JETX]

he is threatening to put a lien on our property and accounts. My question is, can he actually do that?

Absent a court judgment against you... no.

He really isn`t "out" anything. We haven`t sent him any money and he still has his item.

Actually, he is 'out' at this time. He is expected by ebay to pay the listing fees.... that he now has to relist again. He is also expected to pay the closing fees... which might be credited, or not, depending on ebay.

Can he put a lien on our property

See above.

and I`m assuming he means our bank accounts? And could he actually win if he tries to sue is?

Presumably, yes. Your bidding on the ebay item is a contract. Your failure to comply with your promise is a breach of that contract. He can file a lawsuit to recover his damages.

why couldn`t he just put it back up for bidding or whatever you call it?

He can. But what if it sells for less than you had bid?? Will you pay him the difference??