Thanks Marco, yes I'm aware  auctions can be ended if there are more than 12 hours to run , the question was if a Reserve is Not met ,  is there a seller fee to pay  for the bids placed.

The answer you're showing from that page,  ' you MAY be charged'  is a very grey answer, appreciate it's not yours but eBay's ' explanation'   but you can appreciate I'm non the wiser.

Other mentors were asking this too,  I'll get back to them,  with the above ?  🤔

Thanks for your time !