I made a 'best offer' on an item on eBay, but the seller hasn't responded yet. How long should I wait before following up?

What you should do to follow up on your eBay best offer is different for each person. It depends on a lot of things, like how quickly the seller responds, when you make your offer, how popular the item is, and how the seller has chosen to be contacted.

Some sellers respond right away, while others may take a few days. Weekends or items that are in high demand can affect how quickly sellers respond.

In eBay's system, sellers typically have 48 hours or until the listing ends, whichever comes first, to respond to a best offer. This timeframe allows sellers to carefully consider offers and make decisions within a reasonable window of time. Therefore, most of the time, you should wait at least 24 hours before following up. This gives the seller time to think about your offer. If you haven't heard back after this time, it's fine to send a polite message asking how your offer is going. In your message, briefly describe the item and the price you're offering. Then, ask them if they've had a chance to think about it. This method keeps the tone polite while still getting the seller to respond.

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