If i block an ebayer...

[mogs0]

...can they still see my items listed and, therefore, know that I have blocked them from bidding?

I posted about this on the challenge thread but, basically, an ebayer asked me to reduce the price on one of my items from £245 to £170 (while the listing was active). I declined. Item ended, unsold, last night and ebayer emailed asking to buy it but for less than my start price of £245. I replied saying that I wouldn't accept less than £245. They emailed again last night and have just emailed asking if I'm going to relist it.

The item is the only one of its kind currently listed but isn't massively sought after. To buy it new would cost around £325 plus shipping from NZ/OZ (around £50?). Buyer is saying that it only costs £235 new which i know is not the case because I looked last night!

Part of me wants to block them because I really am not keen on meeting them face-to-face if they did decide to buy it for my start price. I suppose I could put postage only but I don't want to put off any other potential bidders who may want to collect. Also, I could maybe ask a friend to be here when it's collected and not deal with the buyer at all.

Sorry, my long story short has ended up quite long afterall .

Any suggestions? I really don't want to drop the price. I'd rather keep it for another 6 months and relist it every free-listing weekend. Should I reply to their latest email asking about whether I'm going to relist?

Just ignore. They sound rather aggressive. I'm afraid I can't help with the blocking question.
If they actually buy it, can you get them to collect it from your place of work/a pub?
I've done that in the past.

Yes, they will be able to see that the item is listed but won't be able to bid on it.

Their emails come across as aggressive. It's as if I'm trying to con them!

I'm not too worried about them actually coming to the house. I just don't want to have to deal with them myself . I'm a stubborn old boot so maybe I need to change my attitude. However, I wouldn't be too bothered if I had to keep the item a bit longer so don't necessarily need them to buy it.

And FWIW, I would just ignore them.

Thanks, 4lbs. I will ignore!

The advice already given is correct - they can still view your items but will not be able to bid on them if you have blocked the ID.
You can block any bidder you like without giving a reason and don't worry about it.
I have done it in the past - had a buyer where the sale went through smoothly but they moaned and groaned about P&P despite it only being the price of the stamp.
I blocked them and a few months later they complained that they couldn't buy any more of my items. Tough luck I thought and I never heard any more from them

Thanks.

I'll ignore the latest email and relist on the next free weekend.

I suppose they could get someone else to bid on it for them (assuming they really want it) and that could get really awkward...am I over-thinking it?

Just respond that you're re-listing at the same price and won't consider reducing.