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Many users who post in here have 2 or more different ID's, one for selling, one for buying, perhaps even a different one for the dot.com boards. I know that some prefer to use one ID for posting exclusively, which is certainly their choice. Most times, these boards provide a helping hand for those with questions or problems. Not sure what the problem was with the previous discussion, but a lot of people read these boards. If you come across the wrong way, you may find yourself on blocked bidder lists. Similarly, if I asked an innocent question, and a seller came across as condescending or ignorant, I would certainly not buy anything from them. But, ultimately, it is the individual's choice whether to block someone, or not buy from them.
In many ways, sellers are much more at risk these days than when I did some selling many years back. I sold inexpensive items, used video games, relatively cheaply, $10 including shipping. Never had 1 item not received claim. If I decided to sell again, I doubt I could do the same thing without worrying about how many fraudsters are out there. I would want some kind of tracking on the parcel, but the cost would be so prohibitive that nothing would sell, at least for lower value items. So, you take a chance, and hope. And, even worse, sellers can no longer leave negative feedback, so your only recourse would be to comment on buyers feedback and hope people actually read it. Ebaying in Canada can be a daunting prospect, with postal costs the way they are, for lower value items. Higher value, say $50 and over, not nearly as bad. Most of us here would love the USPS cost options, but we have a larger country in area, and only 10% of their population. Our expense is therefore not surprising.
"But it begs the question, does this violate any eBay policy?'
To answer your question specifically, a seller deciding to block you does not violate eBay's policy.
That answers that question.
However, your post raises two questions.
You wrote "I saw an item of interest and sent two message to get shipping charges to my house"
1) Why? Did the listing not quote a shipping price?
2) Why two messages?
