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What do I do if I think a buyer's message to me is actually an attempt to harass me rather than a genuine interest in the product?
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What do I do if I think a buyer's message to me is actually an attempt to harass me rather than a genuine interest in the product?

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What do I do if I think a buyer's message to me is actually an attempt to harass me rather than a genuine interest in the product?
Feb 21, 2013 05:31 AM

I am wondering if I should still reply to the potential buyer's message to seek clarification, or if instead there is a way to report it to eBay.
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What do I do if I think a buyer's message to me is actually an attempt to harass me rather than a genuine interest in the product?
Feb 21, 2013 05:31 AM

I am wondering if I should still reply to the potential buyer's message to seek clarification, or if instead there is a way to report it to eBay.

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Re:What do I do if I think a buyer's message to me is actually an attempt to harass me rather than a genuine interest in the product?
Feb 21, 2013 05:37 AM

If you are uncomfortable - don't reply.

There is a Report button in that message - click on that


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Re:What do I do if I think a buyer's message to me is actually an attempt to harass me rather than a genuine interest in the product?
Feb 21, 2013 05:38 AM

and add this user ID to your Blocked bidder list


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Feb 21, 2013 05:41 AM

You aren't required to reply.
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Re:What do I do if I think a buyer's message to me is actually an attempt to harass me rather than a genuine interest in the product?
Feb 21, 2013 05:44 AM

Oh come on, report? Block?

How about you answer his question first and see where it goes?

 

You have two listings with no description other that the stock catalog info. So what could possibly be the harm in answering a question?

 

LC


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Re:What do I do if I think a buyer's message to me is actually an attempt to harass me rather than a genuine interest in the product?
Feb 21, 2013 05:58 AM

Hi.  When it is obvious that a seller does not write their own description & instead rely only on manufacturers info it is a BIG alert to many potential bidders.   In these instances it causes many questions from these potential bidders to see if you actually know things about the item.

 

Only using manufacturers stock info is a common ploy by scammers who do not actually have the item in hand to photograph & describe.

 

Because of this you should learn how to at least add a paragraph you actually write about the item when you list it. Put this info you write at the TOP of your description.   It does help establish that you know what you are selling.

 

Good luck, Jim

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