So sick of rude sellers like this!

[hsvcc64]

I've noticed recently I've been contacting sellers about their items, just asking a question about the item before I purchase it because they haven't had the information I need in the description of the item.

Only to find that they don't reply to my inbox and raise the price of their item! I find this rather rude and bad for business.
They have someone interested in, so they raise their price of their listing but don't bother to contact the interested buyer back answering their questions.

Does this happen quite a lot? Ive found this to happen a few times. i hate asking questions, worrying sellers will raise their prices. I wish eBay wouldn't allow changing the price of items until the listings have ended.

[kopenhagen5]

Never had it happen to me.

In fact I find sellers are prepared to drop the price to get a sale.

IMO just move on and something better usually comes along. 😉

[hsvcc64]

I know what you mean. I drop the price, never raise it.

unfortunately this seller is the only one who is selling the design I like. But after raising the price and not replying to me,out of spite I will settle for something similar. 

Thanks! Wears just a little rant out of frustration and to see if this happens often. I've been a buyer and seller myself for a while now and only seen its been happening lately. 

[dotcomdotayu]

Personally, I rarely ask a seller a question.

If a seller is too lazy to list the basic information, I move on.

But yes, it is very rude. I have never had a seller raise the price on me though.

OP, if a seller doesn't answer your questions, you can be sure any after sale problems will result in that same silence.

[belindabargainhunter]

I have has sellers not respond or be rude in a responses but never prices put up. Do u have an item number.

I have found at times I do come across bad sellers but I have had some really good ones and u will find that if u buy an item often sometimes u find a seller that's really good and u stick with them because they are fantastic and what they do.

[thecatspjs]

I increase my prices, or even change listing format, if a listing generates early interest such as high and/or unexpected number of views, number of watchers and number of questions. 

I am here to sell goods at the best price I can get.  All of my customers get exceptional service when they make a purchase.  Whilst I see that all of those looking and asking about my goods as potential buyers, I do not run my business to suit tyre kickers, hagglers or watchers. 

[dotcomdotayu]

Ah, but I bet you answer those questions you get, Cats.

[thecatspjs]

Mostly do.

Very occasionally though I have to admit I don't, if the person is exceptionally rude or aggressive, or (not that I always check, but if I do) if their feedback shows the signs of buyers activities of which I don't approve 😉

[hsvcc64]

Thanks for all of the rePlies 🙂 

i agree with if people havent had the time to list all information in their listings properly or don't respond, that is a fair indicator of how bad their communication would be after buying an item. Good point made there ! 🙂

I understand eBay is about making a profit. at the same time, doing things like not responding to inbox messages and raising prices is only going to be worse off for their business. 

I always save sellers that have great communication, items as described and decent postage . Things like this add To more high ratings for their feedbacK. 

Communication is part of the key to selling your items & to get people returning and leaving positive feedback. 

[davewil1964]

I answer every question. Even those that I would expect a buyer to be able to read in the listing. If they can't read I really don't understand why they would be interested in buying a book.

Generally I don't make a sale, but I'm happy to play the game.