Unfortunately many new sellers don't realize that having a BIN price is not a reserve and disappears when a bid is placed.
Naturally one should always start an auction at a sale price in case there is only one bid.
If the seller is new, I would give them some slack and not leave feedback.
Should the seller send a cancellation I would decline it if the seller has been rude otherwise accept it if it appears they made a genuine error with the start price.
If they try to open an unpaid item case to get the fees back then pay for the item at the winning price.
A seasoned seller knows better and you have feedback to voice your disapproval.
It's not good form, but you can't force a seller to part with an item.
I understand if person is new, but they have managed to have 4 other items at buy it now. The auction i bid on was not a buy it now, other people also had bids .Cant really do anything about it ,
makes the blood boil though 
Thanks for you reply
@123gumbybear wrote:I understand if person is new, but they have managed to have 4 other items at buy it now. The auction i bid on was not a buy it now, other people also had bids .Cant really do anything about it ,
makes the blood boil though
I always understood - winning an auction or indeed a buy it now - was a contract between - seller & buyer.
This can work both ways.
The seller - is obligated to sell to the highest bidder.
The fact they don't seem to understand the rules - they are the rules.
I would pay - then let eBay handle the seller.
You are right Helen under normal circumstances it is a contract.
Both buyer and seller are obligated under ebay rules but ebay don't enforce that unless a seller continually abuses it which can be seen by ebay. Even then a warning or limitation on the account is more likely to occur rather than buyer receiving the item.
However ebay auctions are technically a tender hence not enforceable under normal contract law.
Also if buyer pays, seller will simply refund without ebay's involvement.
And if seller doesn't refund, a chance a case cannot be pursued if it is pick up only.
(No protection on pick up items)
I bow to greater knowledge Kopes.
Does that mean - buy something outright - ie BIN - is a contract - but auction is different.
@kopenhagen5 wrote:Correct. Only too pleased to assist Lady Helen.
No need to kneel - pretty easy going.
