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Selling a car

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Creamcrackersandricecakes · 17/08/2021 20:15

Just wondered what others thought...
I'm currently selling my car on eBay. I have been 100% honest in the description and stated that the car needs a major part replaced, and is therefore listed as 'spares or repair'.
After reading the descriptions of similar cars to mine, (and also having sold cars on eBay before), I clearly stated in the description that I would not be responding to any requests for my 'best price' or similar, and also that I would not be ending the auction early. I really could not have been any clearer.
The car has been listed for ONE hour, and I have already had THREE, (borderline illiterate), requests for my best price; one even wanted my phone number to 'discuss a deal'. I have ignored them, but now I'm worried I'm not really meant to do that, as eBay seems to think you should respond.
Any thoughts or reassurance?
Thanks Smile

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Creamcrackersandricecakes · 17/08/2021 20:18

....and I've just had request number 4 while I was writing this post. Ffs.

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Thelnebriati · 17/08/2021 20:50

I'd block those users. I've never had that happen and then a good experience if they've ended up winning.

Creamcrackersandricecakes · 17/08/2021 21:04

Yes, that's exactly what I thought. I'm hoping that they'll naturally drift away as the price (hopefully) goes up - I researched carefully and know what it's worth, so I really am not being conned into flogging it for pennies. I'm sure eBay won't care if I don't respond to messages either - no skin off their nose I guess Wink

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Thelnebriati · 17/08/2021 21:14

They can't complain to eBay if you don't respond to them, eBay won't care because you didn't put 'best offer' in the listing; so you don't have to worry about that.

Creamcrackersandricecakes · 17/08/2021 22:29

@Thelnebriati - thank you. I'm going to chill out and try not to worry about it. It's already had several bids and there's loads of watchers so I shouldn't have any trouble shifting it, (fingers crossed!).

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