ebay, seller 'negotiating' price after auction.

scbk

stevew8975 wrote: »

(Why were people so quick to assume the seller was a "he"?!)

Why are you assuming it's a "her"? Could be a bloke called tracy

When I see listings like that I think awwww bless, person just needs a little guidance to perfect their listings.
Still, a knowledgeable buyer could get a bargain

brettcta

can i have a link to the auction? i want to try her out

StaffsSW

scbk wrote: »

Why are you assuming it's a "her"? Could be a bloke called tracy

True, and I did wonder myself, but then one of her feedback received says "nice lady to communicate with".

But I agree, whilst we still have private sellers having a clear-out and not selling for profit or pretending not to be a business, there will always be bargains around. All the more reason not to report the naive sellers.

lindos90

stevew8975 wrote: »

I've already messaged the seller when I found the listing, and sent to her in the way of some ebay help and advice sites.

I think ebay are doing a good enough job of hounding the small, inexperienced, private sellers off the site, without the help of people reporting them for being naive.

Thanks for that, i think thats a much better option, and gives her chance to remove it, if she does remove the statement i might bid, otherwise I'll leave it, (as its a pick up item, i dont want to bump into her at the supermarket if it goes pear shaped after the end of the sale!)

StaffsSW

Well the listing has ended at 99p with no bids, but has been relisted with a £40 starting price, along with a few other listings with realistic prices.

They have removed the "negotiating" phrase from their listings, but still have one and two word titles.

lindos90

stevew8975 wrote: »

Well the listing has ended at 99p with no bids, but has been relisted with a £40 starting price, along with a few other listings with realistic prices.

They have removed the "negotiating" phrase from their listings, but still have one and two word titles.

Yes, I noticed that too, i think they were lucky that they didnt get a bid, but they did leave the statement on the original listing until it finished, even after your advice stevew.

Ive seen its been relisted, but Im not going to bid, the minimum now will be £50 as there is a reserve on it, so not such a bargin....think the seller had a close shave!