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Strange message I received from a potential buyer

Hi all, I got a weird message from a supposed buyer which has me scratching my head and wondering if this is a scam of some sort although it looks like they have a legit account.

They asked if I would take less for my item (it's currently with an opening bid on it at 0.99 of all things) in order to sell the item faster and to avoid (this is where it gets strange) any "negative feedback or potential returns."  

I, so far, have positive feedback on all of my sales and I don't allow returns to begin with. 

I've never received such a message before and it seems like a sort of blackmail or weird pressure to sell and I'm wondering if I need to report this user or just simply share my thoughts (politely, of course) with them-or, better yet, ignore  and move on.

Thanks for any advice!

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@maxandjoeyrun 

Ignore their message and place them on your Blocked Buyer List:

https://www.ebay.com/bmgt/BuyerBlock?

lady_madonna
Volunteer Ebay Community Mentor

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Strange message I received from a potential buyer

@maxandjoeyrun 

Ignore their message and place them on your Blocked Buyer List:

https://www.ebay.com/bmgt/BuyerBlock?

lady_madonna
Volunteer Ebay Community Mentor

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Strange message I received from a potential buyer

In addition to adding the buyer to your blocked buyer list as recommended by @lady_madonna , you can scroll down the page at the link provided and turn on the option to block communication from blocked buyers.

Inceptions
Volunteer Community Mentor, buying and selling on eBay since 2004

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