topic Re: Can't make offers? in Buying

Can't make offers?

robertc1357 — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:26:57 GMT

I'm a UK buyer and I have attempted to make offers on a number of listings (UK sellers). Failed. I just get a 'www.ebay.com refused to connect'! Is this an outage issue? Ta Rob

Re: Can't make offers?

lucy_farmer — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:45:43 GMT

'Is this an outage issue?'

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There have been an awful lot of server problems on ebay recently.....🙁

I'd go away and try again later!

Re: Can't make offers?

sunnyinwinter — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:40:23 GMT

I have the same problem right now

Re: Can't make offers?

k91945 — Fri, 01 May 2026 00:17:07 GMT

same

does anyone get same error if using ebay.com instead?

Re: Can't make offers?

tressygirl — Fri, 01 May 2026 05:07:45 GMT

There is a major eBay server issue affecting many, you are not alone.

eBay are aware, and working on this, but it is intermittent, so perhaps try a little later on today, or even tomorrow.

However, if it's the app that you're using, some peeps have found uninstalling and reinstalling the app , the account is then accessible.

@robertc1357

@k91945

@sunnyinwinter

Re: Can't make offers?

sunnyinwinter — Fri, 01 May 2026 08:10:17 GMT

I am using the website (apparently my phone is too old for the app) I deleted all cookies ect but that had no effect. Still the same issues today, so i will keep trying and hope that it's fixed soon.

Re: Can't make offers?

adders31 — Sat, 02 May 2026 10:35:45 GMT

Same here

Massive glitch start of Bank Holiday weekend

Sort it out eBay

Re: Can't make offers?

adders31 — Sun, 03 May 2026 09:52:57 GMT

Hi all

I'm still getting the same error (Google Chrome)

It did work on 'Brave' browser so you can try that

Re: Can't make offers?

gwynn59 — Mon, 04 May 2026 07:16:36 GMT

Glad I found this post. Been pulling my hair out trying to make an offer 😤

Re: Can't make offers?

lookash001 — Mon, 04 May 2026 09:43:57 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Had this issue on Opera browser, i could bid normally but when confirming a offer i would get message regarding connection refusal. I have logged into my ebay account with fresh chrome installation and i could place offers normally. This is really frustrating as I lost an item I was really excited to but.

Re: Can't make offers?

eskimobolton — Wed, 06 May 2026 05:53:19 GMT

Same issue on Chrome and Firefox, for a week now.

At least it isn't just me)

Edited to say I have to use my phones eBay app to make offers, does work there at least.

Re: Can't make offers?

theresmel-0 — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:02:52 GMT

Hello. I am having same problem! I have been worried it is me. Do not know why. I am a light user.

Re: Can't make offers?

nistr81 — Wed, 06 May 2026 13:36:51 GMT

Same here with me. I was hoping to find an eBay reply somewhere with words of reassurance that they are on it, but can't really find anything.

Re: Can't make offers?

eskimobolton — Wed, 06 May 2026 20:26:11 GMT

They had a bug for years where you couldn't change best offer to click and collect.

This could take some time!

Re: Can't make offers?

nistr81 — Wed, 06 May 2026 20:46:21 GMT

I shall just hunker down! Thanks though.
I'm finding offers to sellers in the States are working fine, but just
hopeless in this god forsaken UK.

Re: Can't make offers?

kat@ebay — Thu, 07 May 2026 09:46:26 GMT

Hi All,

Thank you for your posts.

Can those of you who experienced the issue with making offers try again this morning to see if it has resolved for you?

Thank you,

Kat

Re: Can't make offers?

k91945 — Thu, 07 May 2026 10:07:21 GMT

it's working now indeed, thank you!

Re: Can't make offers?

adders31 — Thu, 07 May 2026 10:27:37 GMT

Working (Chrome)

Re: Can't make offers

robertc1357 — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:14:21 GMT

Hi Kat,
All good.
Thanks for your time and effort.
Rob

Re: Can't make offers?

lookash001 — Thu, 07 May 2026 17:30:16 GMT

Looks like this issue was resolved. Submitting offers on Opera browser works as intended now.

Thank you very much.