The seller sent me a reply and was very appreciative that I took the time to send the message. He said he thought it a bit strange that bidding had got so high, but wondered if it was just that the 2 people really wanted it and were willing to pay whatever for it.
I will send him another message later, now that I can send it via messaging and don't have character restrictions, and try and explain a few processes to him in more depth. I think he especially needs to know about the NPB process as well as blocking buyers and bid cancellation. I might even tell him about the other blocks too, but as the potential buyer only has 1 feedback, they wouldn't be stopped by a strike block, although they may be if they haven't phone verified. I think if he doesn't know about the NPB process, as it stands now, he'd be paying $200+ in fees and have nothing to show for it. That would hurt anyone, but be a rude wake up for a new seller.
Some may think I'm mad by contacting him, but I felt bad for him (or it could be her, I'm just assuming). I know I'd hate to be stung like that. Why give eBay all that money!
good on you for contacting them no-one wants to be scammed in buying or selling--
