Time away / what do potential buyer see if they make an offer?

[jjddmwi]

First time using the time away feature.

I know that a banner appears at the top of my listing that says the seller is away... but will that same message appear if a buyer goes to place an offer?  Are they still able to use best offer?

Offers are only good for a short time period... if I am on time away, the offer will have expired long before I return.  

(I know I can't accept offers because then I have to ship w/in my handling time.)

[mam98031]

It is going to depend on how YOU set up your Time Away.  There are options.  Read them carefully.

https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/selling-tools/time-away?id=5137

[duncanvr]

Can you remove best offers whilst your away? Problem solved. Then they won't be able to use that feature till your back and put best offer back on.

[jjddmwi]

Thank you for replying.  I appreciate it.  I did read that whole section and it doesn't address my question, unfortunately. 

It's okay though, as I was just curious as to what happens if a buyer initiates an offer.   It didn't change the fact that I was going to use time away and still allow offers.  

[mam98031]

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@jjddmwi wrote:

Thank you for replying.  I appreciate it.  I did read that whole section and it doesn't address my question, unfortunately. 

It's okay though, as I was just curious as to what happens if a buyer initiates an offer.   It didn't change the fact that I was going to use time away and still allow offers.  

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I would disagree.  If you hide your listings, buyers won't be able to purchase using any method.  If you leave your items active and extend your handling time.