After listing an item and getting bids I found a fault with it. What do I do about this?

[silk-backing]

I listed a fishing reel and got a couple of bids.  I went to clean dust off the reel and noticed a fault that would affect the quality.  Can I delete the listing and re-list it with the fault detailed?

[orphanitems]

If you have not notified the Bidder - do so and ask that they cancel the bid, then contact Ebay and ask to cancel the listing due to the issue. DO NOT relist - make it a NEW listing, with the fault highlighted and photos of it.

I have had this happen myself- and most buyers are glad to get the chance to withdraw.

Good Luck!

[heidilynn0_3 · Accepted solution]

Cancel the bids and end the listing. Its not fair to ask bidde to put a retraction on their account for an error in your listing..

http://pages.ebay.ca/help/sell/end_early.html

A note explaining is a good idea.