Can I retract feedback when seller refuses to give me feedback

[blueinterceptor1974]

       I get fed-up having to politely request people take time to give feedback. Quite a few sellers seem to enjoy pointing out their own feedback score, even when not 100% but then neglect to return the gesture for buyers, even when politely asked to do so. I find this frustrating, particularly when I have paid immediately and provided good feedback for the seller which is useful in some cases to confirm delivery. Is it therefore possible to retract feedback given, "tit for tat" as it were ?

       I think there should be more prominent mention of feedback and encouragement from ebay to provide it on both sides of transactions.

[john1297576]

"Tit for Tat" caused all the problems in the first place.

I woud suggest that before leaving feedback for a seller, look at what they have left for others. That gives a good idea on whether they leave feedback for buyers and if they don't seem to then don't leave any yourself. It is not compulsory, although as you say it shows that an item has arrived.

According to your feedback, you have left 239 and received 229. That is extremely good and it is not wise to ask for feedback. As a buyer you can only get positive but for a seller to ask risks getting the sort that is not wanted. No feedback in some cases is good feedback.