I had an auction that ended without any bids. Prior to the auction ending I had a buyer send me a message saying that if no one bids on the auction he wanted to buy it, with an offer half what it was listed for.
I sent him a message back, while the auction was still going on that I felt my price was fair and provided details of other auctions that went for way more than my starting price. In fact he just sold the same item that I was selling for $55.00 more, so I know he just wanted the item to resell it.
Now, he sends me a message saying that he will pay my asking price. He gave me his email address and said I should request money from him through paypal. I find this strange as to why he did not bid when the auction was going on.
Would this be considered an off ebay sale since the auction ended?
I have read about off ebay sales being bad for buyers as there is no protection, but what about sellers. It seems like he would have more to lose. What would be the best way to handle this? Should I tell him that I will relist it as buy it now?
I sent him a message back, while the auction was still going on that I felt my price was fair and provided details of other auctions that went for way more than my starting price. In fact he just sold the same item that I was selling for $55.00 more, so I know he just wanted the item to resell it.
Now, he sends me a message saying that he will pay my asking price. He gave me his email address and said I should request money from him through paypal. I find this strange as to why he did not bid when the auction was going on.
Would this be considered an off ebay sale since the auction ended?
I have read about off ebay sales being bad for buyers as there is no protection, but what about sellers. It seems like he would have more to lose. What would be the best way to handle this? Should I tell him that I will relist it as buy it now?