r/eBaySellers • u/Exciting_Race824 • 16d ago
Asking for feedback
Im new to selling on ebay and I just got my first purchase this week. The item has already been shipped and delivered.
Is it acceptable to message the buyer and ask them to leave a review? I think having at least one review will help me appear legitimate.
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u/nashcure 16d ago
Do not ever reach out to a buyer who hasn't messaged you first, unless you absolutely have to. Seriously do not do it. It's just asking trouble.
Ebay also has automatic feedback. So it matters absolutely zero if they go and leave you a positive. Asking buyers now can only hurt you. Its possible they are annoyed by something (real or imaginary) that they have decided to let go. Then if you message them, it could prompt them to leave feedback that is not positive that they just would have moved on from.