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Unwelcome and Malicious BuyingAs a seller, you can block bidders and buyers at any time before a listing ends, and you can cancel unwelcome bids. After you cancel a bid, the bidder can't place a new bid without your permission. you can add the bidder’'s user ID to your blocked listto prevent them from bidding again. Additionally, members are prohibited from bidding on or purchasing an item to disrupt or to leave non-positive Feedback or detailed seller ratings for the seller, with no intention of completing the transaction. Breaches of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:
Failure to meet a seller's terms Examples:
Buying with the intent to disrupt a listing
Report a buyer who bid with intent to disrupt a listing. Important: Buyers who fail to respond or who back out of a transaction are breaching the unpaid item policy. Preventing Unwelcome Buying In addition to reporting a member to eBay, there are several steps sellers can take to prevent unwelcome buying including:
This policy is intended to protect the integrity of the eBay marketplace by prohibiting conduct that would interfere with the completion or performance of eBay transactions. | ![]() | Contact usHave a question? We can help. Ask eBay membersGet help from other eBay members. Visit the Answer Centre to post a question. Related Help topics |