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My girlfriend posted her car for sale on ebay. The reserve price was met. 45 minutes before the auction ends, a new bid is placed by Mr. S. Mr. S ends up winning the auction by outbidding the previous bidder $50. My girl contacts Mr. S about his having won the auction. He now claims that he does not intend on buying the car until he can test drive it. Keep in mind that my girl posted the car exactly as it is (no deception on her part) and that the auction winner purchases it as is. The car functions perfectly and only has some minor cosmetic flaws. Mr. S actually claimed that he didn't intend to win the auction and would have bid on another car if he thought he would win. Keep in mind he bid 45 minutes before the auction closed.

Mr. S lives in another part of the state from us. Not too terrible a burden to drive, but certainly a reasonable distance to drive for him to get the car. The auction included the stipulation that the buyer is responsible for getting the car to them (pick up, delivery service, whatever). He claims that he works 7 days a week and is unable to come to our city to get the car, even if he were to buy it.

Now, my understanding is that winning bidders on ebay are legally bound to purchase the car as long as it is as advertised (which it is). We've contacted ebay about the situation and they merely suggest reposting it for another auction. This seems like a copout to me. Seeing as how my girl did everything she was supposed to do, isn't there anything else that is open to us? We really cannot afford a lawyer or anything like that.

Maybe when I get home from work I'll post the emails exchanged between them. Man, we're hella frustrated at this point. Help!