Recently (14th June), I sold an item on TradeMe. The buyer seemed way keen and opted to come the next day to pick up. He overnight pays $180 via Internet banking, but next day says road conditions are 'too dangerous' to drive the 180k. 'Maybe next weekend', he says.

Nearly 4 weeks later he hasn't shown up, despite me sending him 3 emails.

So I ask TradeMe WTF? What will they do about this? 'Squat', is their translated reply.

So I ask, 'Ok, I'm happy to resell the item (for a second time, bearing in mind I've already been paid), but what is my legal standing? If I resell, has the buyer any comeback? What does your legal team say about this?'

TradeMe's response: 'Ask the Citizen's Advice Bureau'.

Say friggin' what? This company (Fairfax) that operates as middleman in billions of dollars of internet sales can't tell me about my legal obligations?!!

What do you guys think about this?