How I Stopped eBay Buyer Shenanigans in 3 Minutes Flat (Step-by-Step Guide)

Need to Fix eBay Buyer Games Fast? My 3-Minute Solution That Works

Ever had an eBay buyer try to play offer tag? I nearly lost $75 last Tuesday when someone pulled this stunt: Offered $400 for two $275 items, then slid into my inbox with a $375 bid after I’d already made their custom listing. Here’s exactly how I shut it down in 180 seconds flat – and turned it into a $450 sale instead.

My 3-Minute Buyer Block Trick That Saved $75

Step 1: Spot the Pattern Before They Strike Again

Watch for these red flags:

• First offer: $400 (looks legit)
• Second offer: $375 (here comes the squeeze play)

What I do now: Keep eBay’s Blocked Buyers List open in another tab before replying. Saves precious seconds when time matters.

Step 2: The 60-Second Block Move

My exact battlefield routine:

1. Click Account Settings > Site Preferences
2. Find Show > Blocked Buyers List
3. Paste their username
4. Tick “Don’t allow contact”

Lifehack: Bookmark this page – I’ve saved 87 minutes this year alone blocking serial negotiators.

Stop Offer Chaos Before It Begins

Listing Tweaks That Weed Out Troublemakers

Change these settings today:

• Kill Best Offer on combo listings
• Enable Immediate Payment Required
• Activate Buyer Requirements > Block buyers who:



Edit Buyer Requirements
Block buyers who:
[X] Have 2+ Unpaid Item strikes
[X] Feedback score below zero
[X] Outside your shipping zone


The Split-Listing Power Play

When buyers backtrack:

1. Separate combined listings (20 seconds)
2. Bump prices 10% (magically filters bargain hunters)
3. Add to description: “Offers = binding commitments”

This move boosted my sale price by $50 instantly.

Shipping Address Switcheroos? Solved in 4 Minutes

My Cancellation Drill

For address change requests:

• 0:00-1:00: Send my canned reply: “eBay policy requires shipping to registered addresses only”
• 1:01-2:00: Start cancellation via Resolution Center
• 2:01-3:00: Choose “Buyer address issue”
• 3:01-4:00: Relist at +30% to cover relist fees

Keeping That 100% Feedback Shining Bright

The Feedback Hold Strategy

My golden rules:

• Never leave feedback first
• Set auto-feedback tools to 3-week delay
• For problem buyers: Radio silence

Proof: My negative feedback rate plunged from 1-in-30 to 1-in-250 since starting this.

Ready to Take Charge? Your 5-Minute Game Plan

Here’s your speedrun checklist:

1. Block pushy buyers (60 seconds)
2. Disable Best Offer (half a minute)
3. Set buyer filters (120 seconds)
4. Delay feedback (60 seconds)

This method saved my $75 in less time than it takes to brew coffee. Remember: On eBay, swift action beats clever arguments every time.

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