Here are some reasons why a seller might choose to cancel bids: The bidder has poor feedback scores. Seller suspects a fraudulent buyer. The seller has had to change the listing due to a mistake.
Politely ask the seller to cancel the transaction and express how much you would appreciate his cooperation. If the seller agrees to release you from your obligation, he can use tools within eBay to do so and then relist the item for sale.
If you're using the eBay desktop site, here's how to retract a Best Offer or a counteroffer if it meets the requirements above: Go to Bids/Offers in My eBay - opens in new window or tab. Find the offer you'd like to retract. Select Review offer, then select Retract offer.
As honest mistakes sometimes occur, you can only retract a bid if you accidentally bid the wrong amount, or if the seller changes the item description significantly after you have placed your bid. Retracting a bid for any other reason is considered an invalid bid retraction.
How do I cancel an eBay bid? Cancelling an eBay bid can be done via the 'retracting a bid' page, using the 'retract a bid' button. Simply click on this, then select the product you wish to retract your bid for and give your reason for doing so. You'll find lots of other helpful advice on this page, too.
How do I cancel an eBay bid? Cancelling an eBay bid can be done via the 'retracting a bid' page, using the 'retract a bid' button. Simply click on this, then select the product you wish to retract your bid for and give your reason for doing so. You'll find lots of other helpful advice on this page, too.
Buyers can request a cancellation, but it's up to the seller to accept or decline the request. If multiple items were purchased as part of the same order, then all items in the order will be cancelled. An order cannot be cancelled if: The seller has dispatched the item or the item has been collected in person.