Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 A seller has emailed asking how much I'll take for 3 items. I have checked the rules and as far as I can tell, this isn't allowed, is it? They aren't BIN and they end tomorrow. Should I just ignore his email ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Cheek! Yes, ignore him - unless you've posted BIN then it's an auction and you (and he) must wait for the auction to end. That's just a try-on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Definitely ignore it. I think you will find that once the auction has started you cant accept a BIN anyway. Just let them know you want the item to go to auction only. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 It happens all the time, people chancing their luck - so yes, just ignore them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldstar Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 I have had this before and have replied - Thank you for your interest but am going to let the auction run to the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 Thanks, folks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Its quite common to email and as if there is a BIN price - you have to pay to put the BIN on so people don't always. It's how I got my original Eglu for £250 - I was emailing every local listing asking if they had a BIN price and after a couple of weeks I got lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 I have switched auction listing to BIN for people if they offer a decent price. As long as the transaction is completed on eBay and Paypal, I don't see a problem. You may or may not be able to change the listing if it is close to the finishing date. When I have altered mine I have been in close regular contact with the buyer to ensure that they succeed in winning the item and that no one else beats them to it. I have also asked people to change a auction item to a BIN when I have been in a hurry for something and they have done so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 He's emailed again saying they end in 4 days (I hadn't noticed!) and he won't be around. There are no bids yet, so I've offered him a price. At least they'll sell that way - no guarantee otherwise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
