Problem with bidding

[royston993]

Message when trying to bid: You are unable to purchase this item due to restrictions from the seller. Please contact the seller for more information. (3008)

Item a post 1WW badge.  I have twice tried to contact the seller, but they have not replied. My score is 919 with 100% feedback.  Is there another way to "wake" this seller up?

[plum993]

Sellers can set buyer requirements to stop certain buyers bidding/buying from them,so you may want to find another seller if this one isn't communicating.

A shame really, as the seller can place any potential buyer on there exemption list to allow them to bid/buy.

[royston993]

Thank you plum993. However, this was something I wanted which I may not see again. Do I accept that I am just blocked?

[jckl1957]

If you are blocked from bidding, it is likely that messages from you to this seller are also blocked.

Generally, the reasons for blocking are that you have two non-payment strikes on your account during the last 12 months, or you have been in a previous transaction with the seller and they have chosen (for whatever reason) not to deal with you again.

I block bidders who leave lots of negative feedback for sellers but I can see this doesn't apply to you.

Do you have any friends/relations with Ebay accounts who could bid on and perhaps purchase this item for you?