Stupid buyer questions - How to answer?

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I think I'd just explain that you have researched completed listings for the same item, and the price you're asking is the going rate on Ebay!

In other words, this is "what the market bears"!!
 
Unfortunately we all get ridiculous questions and you did the right thing to delete it. However, I have in the past responded with something along the lines of, " If you have seen the item elsewhere for less may I politely suggest you make your purchase there. Thank you for showing so much interest in my auction".
I'll sometimes add their name to the block bidder list too that way I don't have to deal with them again.
It's just a pain to have to read these emails!

Excellent response! You may want to be polite and professional. The last thing you want is for her to spread unfair rumors about you to other potential buyers.
 
I think the real question is why would someone buy something on ebay when it's cheaper in the store and no shipping charges?


Perhaps they don't know the recommended retail price?

Or, don't realise that they can generally have things shipped from the store, if they don't live near enough to it.