Buyers don't always read - they're too busy chatting with their friends and not really paying attention. Besides, why should they? eBay's got their back! As do nearly every form of payment except cash.
The title idea will work if the full title shows on their teeny phone screens several down scrolls before they see the Buy It Now button.
Sellers used to be able to add watermarks and other limited text to their images -- adding "Local Pickup Only" across the bottom of the gallery pic (usually first picture) would be a GREAT idea....but it's no longer allowed.
Other than that, just cancel as Buyer Requested (no defect for you) and if eBay asks for comments "not shared with the buyer", let them know that they buyer didn't read and this was a local sale only, not a shipping across the country is fun listing.
It's a hazard of retail sales. I see it daily in the B&M store we run our online sales out of (back room style) -- shoppers come in, see some furniture pieces they just have to have, and when they are just about to process their credit card, they finally ask "this includes delivery, right?". To which the answer is "No. Delivery is available for a fee, within a reasonable distance, and to your ground floor door only. Just like it says on the signs all thru the furniture section of the store."
Shoppers don't think about things like that. Sellers do when they are buying -- they are more educated in the entire process than your average shopper. That's one of the reason I enjoy selling to collectors (who are picky, in general, and usually ask if they want to know something) and to sellers. Both groups are more aware of the process....and they READ!! 🙂
-Bob.
