Retracting/cancelling a bid

[inspiredsue8]

A buyer has asked to retract an offer for a laptop I have for sale — an hour after making it. The reason offered is they've already had an offer accepted on a similar item. It seems clear that they've made two or more offers with the intention of going through with only one purchase. I feel that's incredibly bad form.

It doesn't seem to be what eBay defines as a good reason for accepting a retraction.

I can accept the retraction and the inconvenience... I can accept the purchase offer and pass the inconvenience to the reluctant buyer... I'm in two minds. What would others do?

I'd appreciate some thoughts.

[tressygirl · Accepted solution]

I would definitely accept a bid retraction,  annoying that it is. 

 Rather that,   than to end up with a non payer,  and then having to wait a minimum of 6 days to retrieve fees and to be able to relist the item.

I would advise the buyer how to retract the bid from their end,   at least then,   it is registered on their account.

To go top of the page to the Help &  Contact tab and enter...   Bid Retraction ,  for instructions.

[plpmr]

adding to the advice already given -

There's a much worse scenario in that, you force the sale and end up with a not as described case with all the added expense and trouble.

[inspiredsue8]

Some great thoughts here. Many thanks! You've helped me to decide to go with accepting the retraction. This doesn't feel like someone I want to do business with. It's galling, but the best solution.

Once again, many thanks!

[plpmr]

remember to block them.