topic Re: Blocking eBay members from bidding/buying in Selling

Blocking eBay members from bidding/buying

odi275 — Mon, 21 May 2018 16:49:38 GMT

Are eBay members notified if a seller blocks them from bidding/buying? I wouldn't think they are as it would surely only exacerbate any issues, but I wouldn't want to risk it.

Re: Blocking eBay members from bidding/buying

maranock — Mon, 21 May 2018 19:34:37 GMT

No they won't know until they try to buy anything from you. Even then they won't be told the reason. There are many reasons for blocking bidders and you don't have to explain them or give any excuses if asked.

Re: Blocking eBay members from bidding/buying

Anonymous — Mon, 21 May 2018 22:21:29 GMT

If another member's behaviour,actions or attitude give a seller or buyer cause for concern, that seller/buyer has every right to block that member

You don't owe them an explanation or apology

Re: Blocking eBay members from bidding/buying

*tippy*toes* — Tue, 22 May 2018 00:30:15 GMT

Merely adding them to your list, they get no notification at all. It's only if they then try to buy from you, they find they can't. They would get a message something like "this seller has chosen not to sell to you at this time". If you have ticked the box to stop blocked buyers contacting you, then they can't send you a message via any listings you may have. If they do manage to contact you and threaten or abuse you, contact eBay and report them.

Re: Blocking eBay members from bidding/buying

kopenhagen5 — Tue, 22 May 2018 03:01:32 GMT

I think the message is 'You do not meet the requirements of this seller'

Re: Blocking eBay members from bidding/buying

odi275 — Tue, 22 May 2018 03:15:07 GMT

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your help!

Re: Blocking eBay members from bidding/buying

chameleon54 — Tue, 22 May 2018 12:17:41 GMT

@kopenhagen5 wrote:
I think the message is 'You do not meet the requirements of this seller'

The exact wording in bold red type is

" SORRY, THE SELLER ISNT ACCEPTING BIDS OR OFFERS FROM YOU AT THIS TIME. "

Followed by .....( in small black text ) .......

" This may occur for various reasons. For example the seller may have a limit for the amount of items that can be purchased within a given time LEARN MORE "

The link takes you to a generic " All about bidding " page that makes no mention of seller blocks.

So basically the buyers only see ebay fluff and nothing that directly tells them they have been blocked or why.

Re: Blocking eBay members from bidding/buying

countessalmirena — Tue, 22 May 2018 12:32:18 GMT

@chameleon54 wrote:
[...] ebay fluff [...]