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Is it possible to add a buy it now option to an existing auction? Thanks,

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Is it possible to add a buy it now option to an existing auction? Thanks,
Jan 9, 2013 06:37 PM

I listed an item at .99cents and received a buy it now offer for $65.00. I would take it but I don't know how to or if I can change the listing to offer a buy it now price. Thanks

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Is it possible to add a buy it now option to an existing auction? Thanks,
Jan 9, 2013 06:37 PM

I listed an item at .99cents and received a buy it now offer for $65.00. I would take it but I don't know how to or if I can change the listing to offer a buy it now price. Thanks

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Re: Is it possible to add a buy it now option to an existing auction? Thanks,
Jan 9, 2013 06:50 PM

If there are no bids use the revise button, if there are bids you cannot change anything, consider that whoever sent you that offer is violating ebay policy and wants you to do the same thing.


Wish my fingers would pay closer attention to what I spell correctly.

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Re: Is it possible to add a buy it now option to an existing auction? Thanks,
Jan 9, 2013 06:50 PM

All of your listings have bids on them..........You CANNOT add a BIN option.

 

In all but 4 categories, the BIN option disappears once bidding starts.

 

BTW:  Why in the world would you start any auction at .99 cents?  You do realize that if you only get one bid for .99 cents that you will have to sell it for that?  OR you will have more problems than you can ever imagine..........

 

ALWAYS start your auction at the least amount you are willing to accept for that item should ONE person bid and win...........

 

Also:  That buyer violated ebay policy by contacting you:

 

If the Make Offer button doesn't appear in the listing, the seller isn't interested in receiving offers and you shouldn't try to contact this seller to negotiate price or terms. Doing so violates our offers to buy or sell outside of eBay policy.

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Re: Is it possible to add a buy it now option to an existing auction? Thanks,
Jan 9, 2013 07:35 PM

If you want to comply with that request, have them bid $65, then end the listing selling to the highest bidder.

 

Do you not think the item will go higher? Many listings get the most bids within minutes of the ending time.

 

Personally, I don't like bargain hunters interrupting auctions, and interfering with committed bidders.

It's your auction.

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Re: Is it possible to add a buy it now option to an existing auction? Thanks,
Jan 9, 2013 08:32 PM

It's a policy violation for a buyer to make an offer on a non-Best Offer listing. If you want to accept offers, then list with Best Offer.

 

If you run auctions, you can't accept offers. Invite your buyer to bid.

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