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Can I still sell my item to the highest bidder even if the reserve has not been met?

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Can I still sell my item to the highest bidder even if the reserve has not been met?
Nov 18, 2012 05:36 PM

Can I still sell my item to the highest bidder even if the reserve has not been met?

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Can I still sell my item to the highest bidder even if the reserve has not been met?
Nov 18, 2012 05:36 PM

Can I still sell my item to the highest bidder even if the reserve has not been met?

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Re: Can I still sell my item to the highest bidder even if the reserve has not been met?
Nov 18, 2012 05:37 PM

If the listing has ended with an unmet reserve, you can make a Second Chance Offer to any unsuccessful bidder, but they don't have to accept it.

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Re: Can I still sell my item to the highest bidder even if the reserve has not been met?
Nov 18, 2012 05:39 PM

No, you can't.

You could lower the Reserve, but it probably won't do any good this late.

http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/lowering-reserve.html

Also you can make Second Chance Offer after the auction ends without a winner.

http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/second_chance_offer.html

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