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EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques

MichMan

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5. I don't believe you can do that

Reply to KS Toronado (Reply #3)

Mon Mar 3, 2025, 06:56 PM

Mar 2025

Once the BIN is gone, there is no way for someone to bid $5000. Their bid would only be enough to be one increment above the last bid.

You would want to put on a $5000 reserve then. I think you are allowed to mention the reserve in the description, but most people don't

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Question about "Buy it now" on ebay [View all] KS Toronado Mar 2025 OP

You can't. BIN is only active as long as there are no bidders MichMan Mar 2025 #1

Was thinking it should go for around 5 grand KS Toronado Mar 2025 #3

I don't believe you can do that MichMan Mar 2025 #5

There is a possibility that the potential buyer taxi Mar 2025 #2

There are a few ways to look at it MichMan Mar 2025 #4

Thanks for that info MM KS Toronado Mar 2025 #6

MM has it right. Pick a buy it now price AND have a reserve. CoopersDad Mar 2025 #7