WWYD? Annoying possible buyer

JuzaMum

I have listed an auction item on Ebay - it is damaged so started price at £1. It has surprised me by gaining 30+ watchers in a day and two bids. This is pleasing as I had thought I would just throw it away!
Shortly after listing I get a message asking for a price - I say as I have bids I cannot add a buy it now to the auction. I then get another message asking me to end the auction and relist so they can buy it and how much do I want. I politely reply saying that I cannot end the auction for no reason and that I will honour any bids already made. They get back to me asking me to say the item is more damaged and relist and again asking how much I want.
I am not ending the auction, the price I want is the final bid.
Should I reply, ignore them, block them (they smell like trouble to me) or just let them bid if they want the item?

NaughtiusMaximus

JuzaMum wrote: »

(they smell like trouble to me)

That's my impression too, I would block them.

JuzaMum

I have just looked at their feedback and it is all private which is not a good sign. I'm blocking them, I don't need the hassle!
Can I get rid of the unanswered question notification on my listing?

dantendo

Block and ignore, I get people like this all the time.

mgdavid

Yes, block and ignore, don't worry about the unanswered question.

shapala

You can use the down arrow on 'my ebay selling' page and click 'mark as answered' for the question.

You've done the right thing to block the bidder. Good luck with the sale.

lindens

be careful that the not working part is very clear. if it's electrical dont list it in the DVD player category (for example) list it under spares and repairs

soolin

lindens wrote: »

be careful that the not working part is very clear. if it's electrical dont list it in the DVD player category (for example) list it under spares and repairs

^^^

This is very important- if buyer claims SNAD and it is listed in main category then buyer *might* win the case. If however item is listed in 'parts or tools/spares' (whatever the category supports) then seller is more likely to win.

JuzaMum

Thanks for all the help and advice - I wasn't sure if blocking the buyer was an overreaction. The item is
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292957719013?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
and I hope I have highlighted the fault well enough. It makes me nervous to get a lot of interest in something.

soolin

JuzaMum wrote: »

Thanks for all the help and advice - I wasn't sure if blocking the buyer was an overreaction. The item is
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292957719013?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
and I hope I have highlighted the fault well enough. It makes me nervous to get a lot of interest in something.

Your item specifics say it is mainly black - it looks a sort of turquoise green to me?

JuzaMum

Doh! Previously listed item was black - it won't let me change it now but I hope the colour is obvious.