How long do I have to wait for non-payment to cancel a sale?

[GrumpyOldBag]

Sold an item of clothing yesterday by auction. It sold for a measly £1.20 (99p starting price, only 2 bids). Only worn once and worth a lot more, I should have started at a higher price which is what I usually do.

Buyer hasn't paid yet. How long can I wait before I assume the sale is null & void, I would like to relist at a higher price if I can.

Obviously if the buyer pays up in the next day or 2 I will honour the sale and send them the item.

I cancel it after 24 hours if they don't pay . They get enough bloody emails to let them know and I've been messed around so much in eBay . I think you are supposed to wait 48 though .

Jessie does it matter if I didn't send them a payment request?

Ebay automatically tells them they have to pay don't they ...?

48 hours then you can open an unpaid case.

she has paid now, so I just have to suck it up. My own fault for not listing with a higher start price.

Never start an auction price at less than you would accept for the item.

You can say the item is damaged and with draw it for sale if you are that bothered .

You will probably get (deservedly) negative feedback for that!

Yeah I've got a 100% positive rating and been on eBay for donkeys years, not going to do anything unethical or stupid.

One lucky lady has got a great bargain jacket for her son, hope she appreciates it.

Jessie you seem an awful eBay seller!