posted on February 7, 2001 08:55:10 PM new
I have an auction I want to end early. It has bids but has not met reserve. Do I still have to notify the bidders since the reserve has not been met? Lauren
posted on February 8, 2001 12:54:22 AM new
It would be nice to let them know why you canceled (and it wouldn't hurt to let them know when/if you are going to relist). Just be sure that the reserve has not been met, otherwise you will need to cancel the bids so you don't wind up with a winning bidder according to ebay.
I don't believe you are obligated to notify bidders, but if I was a high bidder and had the rug pulled out from under me (so to speak), I would be curious why. JMHO.
posted on February 8, 2001 07:33:57 AM new
No, with the new anti-spam rules, you are better off not contacting the bidders as the auction is not considered valid unless the reserve was met.
