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Why Are My eBay Offers So Low?

Buyers often test the lowest number a seller might accept. Set your offer rules around profit and stock age, not frustration.

Quick diagnosisNo jargonUpdated September 2026
Short answer

Buyers often test the lowest number a seller might accept. Set your offer rules around profit and stock age, not frustration.

Check these things in order

1. Set an internal minimum price

Change one thing at a time where possible so you can see what actually helped.

2. Use automatic decline where it makes sense

Change one thing at a time where possible so you can see what actually helped.

3. Counter with a number you would genuinely take

Change one thing at a time where possible so you can see what actually helped.

4. Review stale stock separately from fresh stock

Change one thing at a time where possible so you can see what actually helped.

What this can look like

The same £30 offer can be excellent on an item that cost £5 and terrible on an item that cost £24.

Do not do this

Do not accept low offers just to create activity if the sale does not meet your minimum result.

What should I track?

Keep the item cost, current price, age, platform and final sale result together. That makes it much easier to tell whether the problem is visibility, price, demand or simply slow stock.