And finally…ebayer tells drunk Scots: ‘Yer barred’

User GDB926’s posted a warning that he’d had enough and any bids received from prospective buyers based in Scotland would be deleted.

The drastic move appears to have been prompted after someone failed to pay for a motorbike.

The warning, which may have been slightly tongue-in-cheek, was added to GDB926’s advert for a 1975 Moto Morini 350, GDB926.

They write: “Sorry if the following offends — but this is the way I run this auction from now on. Any bids received from anyone who lives in Scotland will be deleted as I have had far too many drunken Scotsmen furiously bidding to buy on a Saturday night (but) when presented with a sales invoice on the Monday after cannot remember themselves bidding at all and refuse to pay. If that is the Scottish way of having a good Saturday night’s entertainment — keep it well north of our Border.”

Accordin to The National newspaper, GDB926 says he once won a Harley Davidson off a Rob in Angus, who then refused to take his money or sell him the bike. He also sold a Honda to a Scot who then did not pay him and claimed he was drunk.

Fellow motorbike enthusiast Alasdair Johnson spotted the listing and complained to bosses at eBay.

The musician from ceilidh band Clachan Yell said he was insulted by GDB926’s post.

Mr Johnson said: “I complained to eBay because the guy’s refusal to accept bids from bidders resident in Scotland was seriously insulting.

“I would love to buy his bike but he would have deleted my bid because of where I live. I do have a serious collection of mostly Italian motorbikes so I say I am a connoisseur.

“I feel a bit sorry for him as he has closed off a big part of the market for his bikes. I suspect he is a Ukip voter. Nah. His taste in motorcycles does verge on the culturally advanced, but he is clearly upset about the very existence of Scotland.”

After Mr Johnson’s complaint, eBay took the listing down. GDB926, who has 100 per cent positive feedback, then relisted the bike with a slightly edited text. “Can arrange nationwide delivery. Scotland and Cornwall… Relisted (because of) another angry Scotsman trying to throw their weight around.”

There are strict rules regarding ebay bidding with bids on the site considered a contract, although users are allowed to contact the seller and explain the situation if they feel they have a legitimate reason for not buying the item.

The official guidance says: “Many sellers are willing to work with you if you communicate with them openly and honestly.”