Reply 49220 of 52801, by gerry
Meatball wrote on 2023-05-23, 13:11:I wouldn’t post about the deal until AFTER it’s in hand. Someone could tip off the seller or the seller could even be floating around here. Don’t jinx it!
I certainly don’t raise hell against a seller or ever threaten them with negative feedback. Give the seller the same break you would want if you made a mistake.
I bought a Giga-byte Banshee from a seller accidentally listed for $19.90 when it was supposed to be $319.90. The seller canceled the sale, and explained the situation. I replied to the seller with a chuckle and told him I knew it was too good to be true, but it was worth a shot. That same card just recently sold for $319.90.
i suppose if everything is done within the rules of the Ebay (or whomever is mediating the sale) then it's actually fine for a seller to back out
one thing sellers can do to help themselves is to set reserve prices after seeing recent sold prices and then let buyers start bidding - can start low then safe in knowledge that they set a minimum and might get more
having said that i do smile when i see the same thing go round for months on ebay, always getting some bids but never reaching reserve, you'd think the seller would realise they have overestimated