To end a listing early: In Seller Hub: Go to the Manage active listings page. Select the checkbox next to the item(s) you want to end. From the dropdown menu, select End listing. In My eBay: Go to Active in the Selling section. Find the item, and from the dropdown menu, select End listing. Or use the quick link.
Effects of ending an item listing early The listing ends as a successfully sold item. If a different EndingReason is specified, any bids are canceled and the listing ends as an unsuccessful listing (item unsold).
If the auction has finished, you can contact the winner and, if they agree, you can cancel the order. You can only end auction listings with bids one at a time by selecting a valid reason. Ending listings early disappoints bidders, so we may place limits and restrictions on your account if you are doing so regularly.
Here's how to end your eBay listings via your My eBay portal: Go to your Active items list. Check the box at the top to select all listings. Select End from the Action dropdown.
EBay's policies state that both the buyer and the seller have a right to cancel or retract a bid in certain situations. For example, where the buyer has made a mistake by bidding the wrong amount or the seller significantly changed the details of their listing.
As well as scheduling how long you'll be away for, you can choose if you want to pause your sales or allow them to continue. You can also set an automatic response for buyers who contact you through eBay Messages while you're away.
No, there is no penalty when a seller cancels a buyer's bid, regardless of the reason. When a bidder retracts their own bid, that is recorded and displayed in their feedback history. There don't seem to be any real consequences, since some active bidders show enormous numbers of retractions.
madison's right: click on the number of bids showing in the auction listing, then scroll to the bottom of the Bid History page to see if any retractions have occurred. If you're the seller, you will also get notified in email if a retraction has occurred.
If you need to cancel a bid: Go to Cancelling bids placed on your listing - opens in new window or tab. Enter the item number, the username of the member whose bid you're cancelling, and the reason you're cancelling the bid. Select Submit.