Buyers asking for "Buy it Now" price

JWatson_2

Hi

I'm selling an item on ebay that still has 5 days to go. The current bidding has reached £41 and I expect it to get to about £120 based on similar items seen on ebay.

I've had several prospective buyers sending me a message asking if I would do a "buy it now" price, even though I haven't offered one.

Is something going on here, or am I being overly suspicious ?

I'm minded not to do so as the bidding seems to be going very well only 2 days in, however I'm intrigued as why I've had several of these.

ditzymuppet

I'd just tell them that you aren't offering a buy it now price and that the item is currently running as an auction. Wish them luck with the bidding...well that's what I'd do anyway x

In_Search_Of_Me

I had this the other day!! B***** cheek! They must think we're stupid eh! We KNOW that it will prob go for more & I guess hope that we're too stupid to know it!!

xycom1

Because they want the item and will pay a premium to have it and not have to take part in the auction? Because you're selling the item for a reason and want rid - so they want to take it off your hands quicker? Just because?

You don't have to allow people to buy early around the auction - just say no. Or name your price - if you think it's going to sell for £120 then tell them you want £150 for it. When they say no, just wish them luck in the auction.

highguyuk

I agree with xycom1 ... If they want a BIN now price, take the price your expecting and add a bit. £150-£170 would sound fair for a the case it seems.

Then, you get the money guaranteed and don't have to hope the auction goes up plus a bit extra.

Moglex

highguyuk wrote:

... If they want a BIN now price ...

:huh: A Buy It Now now price?

lazymoezy

Yes Buy It Now price. I once offered a BIN price to someone who accepted, I was quite suprised as I've heard barely anyone accepts them. I don't usually do it unless I need an item for a particular date.

-MoE-

Moglex

lazymoezy wrote:

Yes Buy It Now price.

Yes Yes. A "Buy It Now" price, not a "Buy It Now now" price.

Now, what's my PIN number?

tru

Moglex wrote:

Now, what's my PIN number?

Is this a competition?

Errmmm............6972?

Did I win?

:rotfl:

CAT-THE-FIFTH

Be wary of offers that sound too good though!

highguyuk

troo wrote:

Is this a competition?

Errmmm............6972?

Did I win?

:rotfl:

Awww Bummer, I lost another competition. Ah well, I'm sure they'll be another PIN number competition tomorrow ...