I get those too but usually the messages sent to me are sometimes quite hostile.
Mine usually go something like this:
Unsolicited message [MOD PLEASE NOTE THIS IS PARAPHRASED] on an item that is NOT best offer from other ebay member: "Seriosly? Just seen thet a (someplace it's never been available) for (fictional 95 per cent discount) so I'll giv U $15 if its free shipping to let me kno fast ok i needs it tomorro"
My reply is always [MOD PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ALSO PARAPHRASED] along the lines of: 'Thank you for your kind offer, however, at this time we must decline. Thank you for considering McQueen and Mo Mater' and then block block block.
I do not just routinely block people who send me messages or ask questions about items. I welcome those, actually, since I choose what I sell based on how much insight I can offer on it so I am always happy to share that with potential buyers who have questions, and if something is considered vaguely described, I am happy to clarify whatever they'd like to know.
Just this week, for the first time in memory, I had another member tell me there was an error in the title of my listing for which I was very grateful he had pointed it out, and I thanked him and told him so. I had a pair of numbers inverted in a LEGO set in the title. It was quickly correct. That I appreciate hearing about. I don't take offence.
But the messages from members who just throw it out there at the lowest possible price....? Sometimes they make me laugh. Sometimes, they make me wince. Only on ebay.
