Bid Retraction Etiquette

[Mrc32]

I don't think Ebay will let you retract a bid that was placed that long ago. I'm pretty sure they only let you retract it if it was within a couple of hours of placing it. The Seller will have to cancel your bid.

[GeoPoto]

Originally Posted by Mrc32

I don't think Ebay will let you retract a bid that was placed that long ago. I'm pretty sure they only let you retract it if it was within a couple of hours of placing it. The Seller will have to cancel your bid.

I think you can retract the bid, until there is 12 hours until closing. But you may run afoul of eBay's bot. Call eBay, push past the phone operator, explain the situation and get them to green light (or effect) the retraction. If the seller accepts returns, the potential for disputed facts is moot. If your communication has been through eBay, the buyer's acceptance of your evolving understanding of his ambiguous listing will be obvious.

[aloondilana]

How in gods name is this allowed?
Sorry this is on its side, it wasn't when I attached it.

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by aloondilana

How in gods name is this allowed?
Sorry this is on its side, it wasn't when I attached it.

Yeah, it's just further proof that there are no repercussions for retractions on Ebay. Retract away, and then make a habit of reading full descriptions before making a bid, instead of just the title.

The only real consequence you might face would be the seller blocking you, if it annoys them enough.

They seem to be casual enough about it, that you probably don't have to worry, especially if you are a regular customer of theirs.

[Buythatcard]

eBay will allow you to keep bidding regardless of how many retractions you have.

I will automatically block a buyer that retracts a bid and does not rebid. If more Sellers would do the same thing, we might get rid of these buyers who love to retract.

[nat]

Just for the record, the screenshot in #10 isn't me. I've never retracted a bid before.

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The description on this item was also incorrect. They must have thought that they had a different item than they actually did.

Anyways, I pulled the bid and haven't heard anything from them, so I assume we're okay.

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by nat

Just for the record, the screenshot in #10 isn't me. I've never retracted a bid before.

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The description on this item was also incorrect. They must have thought that they had a different item than they actually did.

Anyways, I pulled the bid and haven't heard anything from them, so I assume we're okay.

Sorry, I don't think anybody assumed that. I think we understood you were asking because you actually weren't sure what the right thing to do was.

That screenshot is just touchy for people who are familiar with the Ebay quagmire, as it is, already.

Sorry for any misunderstanding.

Would it be possible to post a link to the item in question, so we could get a little better context?