Ending auction early?

[shugfish]

I'm selling a new pram hood and the listing ends on Sunday.
Someone has messaged me to ask "what sort of price are you looking for?"
Can I end the auction early and sell to this person? And what sort of price d I ask for. I was thinking of saying £30 (last few have sold for around £25-30 but are used)
TIA

[cerealqueen]

You could add a BIN price to the listing as you are not supposed to sell outside of ebay. I have no idea if people do though!

[imtheonlyone]

Yes you can end the auction whenever you like as long as not within the last 24 hrs. You don't have to give a reason.
Negotiate your own price!!!!

[shugfish]

Thanks, I didn't think of that.
I don't want to sell outside of eBay seems even more hassle and potential for nightmare buyers

[shugfish]

Quick update. Buyer wants me to send her an invoice on paypal and presumably stop auction on eBay. I know this is a dappy question but this isn't allowed is it? I don't feel comfortable with it if it is as I'm trying to build up good feedback and continue ebaying to fund current maternity leave.

[fergoose]

no - not allowed. They can bid their max and you can end to them at that price, or you can add a buy it now to the listing.

[shugfish]

Thanks, that's what I thought. She want to give me a lower price off eBay but I'd rather play by the rules.