Retracted bids

[leberhart]

How is someone allowed to bid 8 times then have eBay retract all their bids 

[ckimodog]

@leberhart 

Unfortunately we have a world full of these types that use Ebay as a playground.  If you want this behavior to stop, block them from further bidding on your item:

https://www.ebay.com/help/blocking-buyers/selling/blocking-buyer-ebay/

You may also consider a fixed buy it now price with immediate payment required checked off.  No best offers either.

It's the only way to rid yourself of these pests.

Happy Selling!

[coolections]

They do not need to have Ebay retract their bids. Anyone can retract a bid at any time on their own. If you bid 8 times than all 8 will be removed.

[buyselljack2016]

Bid retractions(with no limit on how many times it can be done) are allowed (even if they lie about the reason)

Some things are a blessing in disguise.

A bid retraction is preferred over a "non-paying" bidder, or an INAD return request.

[reallynicestamps]

Thank your lucky stars the buyer (not eBay) retracted their bid.

If they were a reluctant winner, you would be dealing not only with the delay of a day or so while your active bidders are outbid, but four days before you can open a Unpaid Item Dispute and relist.

Meanwhile those active bidders have moved on and purchased elsewhere.

Never refuse to cancel a bid, and be thankful that a buyer retracted.
By the way, when the customer retracts, as you have learned, that information is posted to their Feedback Page.

[12345jamesstamps]

I found a few buyers who had bid on my stuff in the past and had two accounts...Also friends can bid on friend's accounts to get a good ending bid....where retractions come into play...Bidder retracts their bids in 24 hours or more.