Can you block a buyer on eBay?

Blocking a buyer on eBay. eBay sellers have control over who can bid on and buy their items. You can block individual buyers or set buyer requirements based on specific criteria. If you've had an issue with a buyer and don't want them to purchase or bid on your items, you can add them to your Blocked buyers list.
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What happens when you block someone on eBay?

When you block a buyer on eBay, the buyer can no longer purchase any of your products. Blocked users will still be able to see your listings, but they will be unable to bid, make an offer or choose to 'Buy it now'.
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Can I block a buyer from messaging me on eBay?

In order to block messages from blocked buyers, you just need to: Go to the “Site Preferences” tab of your eBay account. Click on the “Buyer Requirements” page. Mark the “Don't allow blocked buyers to contact me” box.
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Can you block someone on eBay seller?

You cannot, but you can report a seller.
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Can a blocked eBay buyer leave feedback?

Can a block eBay buyer leave feedback? Buyers who are suspended for Unpaid Items or other policy violations aren't allowed to leave negative or neutral Feedback. We remove all neutral or negative Feedback left by suspended buyers so it won't negatively affect sellers' reputations.
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What happens when you report a buyer on eBay?

ebay does keep records when you report a buyer for misusing the MBG to get return shipping paid by the seller. The buyer will not know that s/he has been reported. If enough reports are filed for that buyer, ebay can refuse to accept any cases from that buyer under the MBG.
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Will eBay remove unfair negative feedback?

Because we don't know when a buyer has actually paid, buyers are allowed to continue using eBay as they normally would, and that includes leaving Feedback. However, eBay will remove any neutral or negative Feedback left by the buyer in any of these cases: The buyer doesn't respond to the unpaid item process.
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How do I report a buyer on eBay?

You can also report a buyer from your Sold items list - opens in new window or tab. Choose Leave feedback from the dropdown menu next to the item, and then select Report buyer. We take all reports seriously, but please make sure your claims are accurate.
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How do I take away a bid on eBay?

If you need to cancel a bid:
  1. Go to Canceling bids placed on your listing - opens in new window or tab.
  2. Enter the item number, the username of the member whose bid you're canceling, and the reason you're canceling the bid.
  3. Select Cancel bid.
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Can I see who follows me on eBay?

You can't. That part of the feature was done away with some time ago. It's been suggested that it was a privacy issue; however, I can't personally verify whether that was the reason.
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How do I report a message on eBay?

If you're suspicious about an email that claims to be from eBay, sign in to My eBay and click the Messages tab. If you don't see the same message there, the email is fake. To report a fake email, forward it as an attachment to [email protected].
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How do I know if Im blocked on eBay?

Scroll down thru the listing and look for "Questions and Answers About This Listing" left side of page……if a seller has you blocked, you will not see the "Ask A Question" highlighted in blue under this section.
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Can you block a bidder during an auction?

Although blocking a user prevents the user from placing any future bids on your auctions, it has no effect on any open bids placed by that user on any running auctions, so you may want to check your running auctions when you're done for any remaining bids that need to be canceled.
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Can eBay force you to pay?

Buyers must pay for the items they purchase on eBay within 4 calendar days. If the buyer doesn't pay within this timeframe, the seller can cancel the order and an unpaid cancellation will be recorded on the buyer's account.
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What happens if you win a bid on eBay and don't want it?

TOP TIP: If you've placed a bid then decide you no longer want the item, eBay advises you to contact the seller and ask them to cancel your bid. They are not obliged to do this for you, but be polite and courteous and explain the situation. It might make them willing to reconsider.
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Can I cancel a bid on eBay before it ends?

If there are 12 hours or more left before the listing ends, all of your bids can be retracted. If the listing is ending in less than 12 hours, you can retract your most recent bid if it's been less than an hour since you placed it.
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What is buyer abuse?

In this type of fraud, the buyer will purchase an item, then later claim they never received the product they purchased even though they did. In most cases, the company will either refund the retail price or send a second item. Either way, the scammer comes out ahead.
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How long does a buyer have to complain on eBay?

Time limits for eBay's Money Back Guarantee returns

Buyers have 30 days after the last estimated delivery date to report an item as not received. They should contact you so you can try to resolve the problem by sharing the tracking details, investigating where the parcel is, or offering them a refund.
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Can you complain about someone on eBay?

You can contact eBay Customer Service in the following ways: Select Contact us at the bottom of this page. Scroll to the bottom of any eBay Help article and choose a contact option. Get in touch with us by email.
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Can a buyer leave negative feedback if I decline a return?

even after taking the item back and giving a refund. A buyer can leave a neg. for any reason they want.
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How do I stop a buyer from leaving negative feedback?

When a buyer posts negative feedback accidentally, you can ask them to change it using the "Request Feedback Revision" page. If there is no response from the buyer, you can go to the "Report Feedback" page and explain the situation directly to eBay so they can handle the negative feedback removal.
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Can a buyer leave feedback after refund?

Previously to this if a buyer left negative feedback on an item that offered Free Returns, the feedback could be removed. Now if the return is not opened by the buyer and closed out with a refund to the buyer by the seller, they will not remove the feedback.
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How do I report a seller on eBay for harassment?

You can report a seller for harassment. You need to keep the messages.
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All you have to do is click on the link below:
  1. Hit report seller.
  2. Check on: The seller has violated one of eBay's policies, click continue.
  3. Enter sellers username.
  4. Click on either: Seller sent threatening or abusive messages or other.
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Can an eBay seller cancel an auction after it ends?

Sellers aren't allowed to cancel bids and end listings early in order to avoid selling an item that did not meet a desired sale price.
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Can I end an eBay auction early and sell to the highest bidder?

Go to My eBay > Selling and find the item. From the More actions drop-down menu, select End My Listing Early. If there are 12 or more hours before the end of the listing, select Cancel bids and end listing early or Sell item to high bidder.
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