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FAQs
Has anyone been banned from eBay for making lowball offers? ›
You probably won't be banned from eBay itself but the seller might choose to ignore or block you if you anger them with repeated low ball offers.
How to respond to lowball offers on eBay? ›- Price with enough research that you don't accept offers. If you don't sell, maybe eventually just lower the price. ...
- Put in additional "auto reject and accept" pricing. I don't use this much, thinking maybe I should. ...
- "Just deal with it".
Yes. A seller can and may block an individual buyer for ANY reason whatsoever (and is under no obligation to give a reason to the buyer or to eBay).
Why do eBay sellers not respond to offers? ›Until a transaction has completed you can not view prior to buying items on ebay,which is why the seller probably isn't responding to you, as neither can there be any contact details sent via ebay prior to having won an item etc,as ebay don't allow that either.
What is considered a lowball on eBay? ›I hate the term "low ball offer", i think it's stupid, but i think we established here on the boards that an offer 50% or less than the asking price is considered a low ball offer.
How do you respond to an insultingly low offer? ›A lowball salary offer can be frustrating and insulting, but don't let your emotions get the best of you. Don't accept or reject the offer on the spot, or express your disappointment or anger. Instead, thank the employer for the offer and ask for some time to think it over.
Should I ignore lowball offers? ›Remember, the goal is to sell your home, and a low offer is still an offer. Simply keep your emotions in check, thank buyers for their offer, and make a counteroffer. Until you negotiate, you don't know where things will end up. The buyer lowballing you could end up making a competitive offer on your home.
Does eBay limit your offers? ›Use your Best Offers wisely: We limit the number of Best Offers you can make on each item, we'll let you know when you're using your last one.
Why do eBay sellers block you? ›Some don't want the hassle. Some view you as a liability and a risk to them. Some just don't want to sell to a buyer who lowballs to start.
How do you tell if you're blocked on eBay? ›They are able to see your listings; unless they hit the back button, when they see your id. They won't know they are blocked, unless you have told them, until they go to bid or buy. Then they receive a message that states, This seller is not accepting bids from you.
Does eBay automatically decline low offers? ›
This is because the seller already set a range of acceptance. Anything below that range will be automatically rejected or declined by the system. Many sellers have an automatic decline on offers they would consider too low.
Can a seller just ignore an offer? ›While some sort of response is typical, there is nothing illegal or unethical if a seller does not respond.
Why would a seller not respond to an offer? ›Another reason your offer might go unanswered is if it's too low. “If an offer is far from what a seller expected to receive, many times they won't respond at all,” says Parnes. Other times you might not hear back for a completely unrelated reason—such as the seller is out of town or on vacation.
Do lowball offers get accepted? ›A lowball offer, or an offer price that's significantly lower than the listing price, is often rejected by sellers who feel insulted by the buyers' disregard for their property.
How to respond to low ball offers? ›If faced with a low offer, respond honestly yet respectfully. Mention any higher offers or opportunities you have, stating they're a certain percentage above the current offer. While expressing your interest in the company, clarify your stance on the financial aspect.
How do you win a lowball offer? ›- Find Out the Seller's Motivation.
- Write a Clean Offer.
- Always Counter the Counteroffer.
- Divert Attention Away From Price.
- Give a Logical Reason Why Your Lowball Offer Is Fair.
When you make a counteroffer, your response should be lower than the Buy It Now price, but higher than the offer you received. You can respond directly to the potential buyer from the message we send you letting you know about the buyer's Best Offer.
How do you respond to an offer that is too low? ›- Ask for time. ...
- Understand your minimum acceptable salary. ...
- Conduct research. ...
- Make a plan. ...
- Practice negotiations. ...
- Show enthusiasm. ...
- Negotiate for early performance reviews. ...
- Focus on your skills and expertise.
“Thank you so much for the offer. I'm really excited about the company and the role. I want to be upfront with you that the salary is lower than I was expecting based on my skills and experience. I'd like to be at a number more like $X.
How do I accept a lowball offer? ›When you receive a lowball offer or salary range, don't accept or reject it right away. Instead, express your appreciation and enthusiasm for the job, but also indicate that you need some time to review the offer and get back to them.