In eBay jargon, bidders retract and sellers cancel. A seller can cancel any bid at any time before the auction ends. A bidder can retract their bid if the auction has more than 12 hour left. During the final 2 hour, a bid can be retracted only within an hour after being placed.
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.
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.
If the listing ends in under 12 hours, you can retract your most recent bid, but only if it's been less than an hour since you placed it. If you are outside that time frame, your best bet is to communicate directly with the seller and persuade them to cancel your bid at their end.
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.
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).
Generally if your auction has no bids and over 12 hours to go it can be ended. Use the link below to get to the End a Listing page. Click on the picture of the item you want to end, select the reason and click continue and it will be ended.
Ending listings early disappoints bidders, so we may place limits and restrictions on your account if you are doing so regularly. If possible, consider revising your listing by adding information to the description instead of ending it.
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.