eBay best offers

[vickster]

Hence I rarely use eBay to buy or sell. Not like you can't buy the same stuff elsewhere

 

[swee'pea99]

If you bid, then you are committed to the deal until e seller rejects that offer. He can wait until the last minute to accept or decline so if I bought something else then they accepted I've got to fulfil the offer.

I say again, an offer is not a bid.

 

[PhilDawson8270]

Correct. Frustrating for the seller though.

They can reduce the frustration by responding to questions and offers promptly. Remember, that sellers also cannot leave negative feedback for a buyer.

 

[Smokin Joe]

A lot of Best Offer levels are automated - i.e. there will be a set amount at which a Best Offer will be accepted. If your Best Offer isn't accepted then it's simply that you haven't offered enough for that seller. It's not 'rude' if they don't reply to any and every offer personally. No-one is entitled to a bargain. Live, learn and go elsewhere.

That's my understanding, but it would be nice to get an automated rejection rather than hanging round a day or two to see if your bid has been accepted.