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Is this Allowed ?

A few people have recently bid for an item (that someone else was selling) but didn't win. I now have the same item available, am I allowed to contact the people who bid previously suggesting they consider my item ? Will the ebay system allow this type of message, or could I be blocked or something ?
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  • RFW
    RFW Posts: 10,432 Forumite
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    In short, no its not allowed.

    Sending unsolicited messages to sell can get you banned from Ebay.
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  • Dick_here
    Dick_here Posts: 1,605 Forumite
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    Ok thanks. I thought as I'm now selling it on ebay it might be a good way of ensuring it sells...
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  • soolin
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    You might find it will sell anyway as if someone is searching for a rare or unusual item they might have it saved as a favourite search. Then when someone lists one the potential buyer gets an email from ebay.
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