Question Re: Inappropriate messages in Member To Member Support DO NOT DELETE

Inappropriate messages

annmar2019 — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 06:18:04 GMT

Hi, I have just received my second inappropriate message. I listed a suspender belt and shortly after received a message asking if I had any knickers for sale. It started with “Hi, this is Steve”

Do I just bin it or is there a way to block the person? I’d rather not be receiving any more.

Re: Inappropriate messages

tressygirl — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 06:26:18 GMT

Don't answer it, just ignore and delete, and yes you can block them from buying from your, and messaging you.

Go to Account tab >> Site Preferences >> Buyer Requirements >> Block Buyers who .... and further down that page is a little box to tick to stop unwanted messages.

Do this on a laptop / PC / browser, not using IE, and not the useless ebay app.

Re: Inappropriate messages

captain*obvious — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:34:44 GMT

I'd be inclined to reply with ''Hi this is Mark, the mar half of annmar, I run the eBay account. Thanks for your interest but no, I don't.''

Sometimes these people get their kicks out of thinking they're making you scared or angry, taking control of the situation with a simple white lie normally neutralises it. You should of course still report it to eBay, but I'd be doing that via the phone as any report forms will be ignored.