Guidance needed for selling an item based on an offer

[tiffwar-6997]

I have an item on a 7 day auction, but had someone offer me a price that I am willing to accept. I don't know why, but I am unable to "Send Offer" to that person like eBay directs me to. Some assistance, please.

[ckimodog]

@tiffwar-6997 

You are a brand new seller.  Not to be negative but this person is most likely a scammer.  We see it here every day.  Let the auction ride out for the 7 days.  PS Your listing isn't really worthy of an auction.  There are literally 10's of thousands of those on Ebay.  

As a new seller, this is the route to go:

Buy it now fixed price

Immediate payment required checked off

NO best offers

Do not accept any payments off the Ebay platform.  If this person says they can't pay because they're new or whatever, it's not your problem.  You have the proper payment method mapped out in your listing. 

Again, not to be negative or rain on your parade, new sellers are sitting ducks for scammers.  

Don't fall for it.  Let the auction ride out the 7 days.  If you don't sell it, relist it with the info I provided for you.  You'll get more serious buyers and actually get paid.  

I wish you Good luck.  Be careful. 

[mtgraves7984]

@tiffwar-6997 

Your inability to send an offer might be one of these reasons listed on the Help pages:

• Not all listings are eligible. Eligibility is determined by a number of factors, including age of listing, listing format, and rules that manage the number of offers buyers receive
• Items must be in the buyer's cart for at least 2 days to send an offer

Now... read @ckimodog's advice. Now... read it again slowly. Move forward with eyes wide open... good luck!

[janet9988]

Sending a custom offer using the “Reply with offer” button

If a buyer sends you a question about an item you have listed in a fixed-priced format, you'll have the option to reply with an offer. If you've already replied to the buyer but wish to make them an offer, you can find the Reply with offer button in your first message to them.