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Before bidding on any items on eBay, we strongly encourage you to read the item description and check the seller's feedback. If you have any questions regarding the listing, email the seller directly. Then bid. And remember: Every bid on eBay is binding.

However, under exceptional circumstances, eBay allows you to retract bids. For example:

It's OK to retract a bid if...

• You accidentally enter a wrong bid amount. For instance, you bid $99.50 instead of $9.95.
• The item description of something you're bidding on has changed-a lot!
• You cannot authenticate the seller's identity.

It's NOT OK to retract a bid if...

• You change your mind about the item.
• You decide you can't really afford it.
• You bid a little higher than you promised yourself you'd go.

To retract a bid, use the Bid Retraction form. When you retract a bid, you will eliminate all bids you have placed in that auction. So if you are correcting a bid error, you will have to bid again.

Your total number of bid retractions in the past 6 months is displayed in your Feedback Profile. To learn more the Feedback Forum, click here.