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I put an offer on something an didnt know it was accepted an guy automatically charged my card w out me saying I still wanted it can he do that
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woodland_gnome
·2 years agoThe seller didn't charge your card, eBay did AT YOUR INSTRUCTIONS. You consented to it when you made the offer.
eBay had been "experimenting" with requiring pre-authorization of payment for Best Offers for over a year and a half (started prior to Halloween 2021), adding more and more users into the test group required to do so (sellers can opt their listings out of it; buyers cannot opt out). Too many users were making offers and then not paying when it was accepted, and too many of those were scammers who would try to get the seller to text or email them to get their number/email address to send fake payment messages to.
They have in Fall 2023 officially made it permanent and all buyers are now required to pre-authorize payment for Best Offers they make on listings for sellers who have not opted out of the program.
They started trying it out on auction bids in Spring or early Summer 2023 but that seems to have ended. They have also started experimenting with requiring immediate payment for accepting offers or counteroffers from sellers as of Spring 2024.
rfmtm
Mentor2 years agoYes, offers are as binding as bids or buy it now purchases. Don't place an offer, bid, or purchase, if you don't want something at that price.