How To Use Ebay s Pre-Approved Buyer Function.
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How to Use eBay's Pre-Approved Buyer Feature
Summary
For sellers tired of dealing with bid snipers, non-paying bidders, and other time-wasting buyers, eBay's pre-approved buyer feature is a valuable tool.
This function allows you to select in advance who can bid on your items, not by excluding undesirable buyers, but by explicitly authorizing the ones you prefer. Anyone not on the pre-approved list must contact you to request bidding permission.
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For sellers who frequently face challenges from bid snipers and non-paying bidders, eBay's pre-approved buyer feature is a lifesaver.
This tool lets you decide who can participate in your auction by granting bidding rights to specific individuals. Buyers not on the list need to email you to request permission to bid.
While this sounds appealing, it's best suited for very high-value items. eBay thrives as an open marketplace, so limiting access might prompt potential buyers to question why they can't just contact you directly.
Many buyers may be frustrated when they encounter this requirement, especially if they're unfamiliar with it. I once used pre-approval, and a buyer complained to eBay, assuming I was at fault for the auction format. Rarely will someone email asking to join; most will just look elsewhere.
It would be ideal if eBay allowed setting a minimum feedback level for bidders, but that could deter new buyers. It's a delicate balance between trust and accessibility, and pre-approval can disrupt it. Regular buyers finding themselves unapproved might feel insulted by the perceived lack of trust.
Pre-approval is advantageous if your auctions are routinely disrupted by prank bidders or those protesting by not paying. Using it for high-value items ensures that only serious buyers participate.
To enable pre-approval, first list your item and obtain an item number. Then set up pre-approved bidding at this link: [eBay Pre-Approve Bidders](http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?PreApproveBidders). Simply enter the usernames of chosen bidders and monitor your email.
Remember, you don't need to use pre-approval to manage undesirable participants. You can cancel bids from unwanted buyers and use eBay's block bidder function to prevent future bids. Edit your block list here: [eBay Block Bidder](http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?bidderblocklogin).
In our next email, we'll explore how to optimize your eBay design for better results.
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