When is my bid or acceptance binding?

Once you have placed a bid on an item, you are bound by that bid as soon as the seller accepts it. Therefore, avoid bidding on an item unless you are certain you want it, and always make sure to arrange for pickup if the transaction involves private collection. This saves both the seller and yourself from a negative experience.

If you change your mind about a bid, you can withdraw it, provided the seller has not yet accepted it.

These rules also apply to the seller. If the seller has accepted the buyer's bid, the agreement is binding, and the seller cannot offer the item to another buyer instead.

You can also read about our buyer protection here.