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Is it just me?

Over the past months I have had several people message me asking if I will accept BIN prices on my items, they offer me a price and its usually more than I expected for the item anyway so I add the BIN and let them know I have added the BIN and then nothing. They don't bid, they dont buy and I am left paying more for adding the BIN.

I know I don't hav to add the BIN but seriously why do people ask you to put a BIN if they do not intend on buying. 1 Lady e-mailed me 2 days ago, asked me to put BIN on an item which I did she stated she would pay straight away if I could get it sent to her within 48 hours. Which I said I would. Still nothing.

Very baffled.

Comments

  • I never put buy now prices if people ask. I just send a polite message back saying thank you for their interest in my items however I would rather let the auction run to the end.
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  • duloch
    duloch Posts: 396 Forumite
    I had a man ask if I could do a buy it now price, I gave him a price and he never replied to my email, not even to say thankyou! Some people are so impolite these days don't you think?
  • evie-mays-mum
    evie-mays-mum Posts: 107 Forumite
    This little trick is usually done by sellers with items similar to your own....they ask you to put on a higher than normal bin to make there item look more attractive
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