To cancel or quit a bid on eBay, you can follow these steps:
1. **Sign In**: Go to the eBay website and sign in to your account using your username and password.
2. **Access Bidding Section**: Once logged in, click on the "My eBay" link located at the top right corner of the page. This will take you to your eBay account dashboard.
3. **Go to Bids/Offers**: On the left side menu of your "My eBay" page, find and click on the "Bids/Offers" link. This will show you a list of all your current bids and offers.
4. **Find the Item**: Locate the item for which you want to cancel the bid. You can use the search or filter options if you have many active bids.
5. **Cancel Bid**: Once you find the item, you should see an option to "Retract Bid" or "Cancel Bid" next to it. Click on this option.
6. **Confirm Cancellation**: eBay will ask you to confirm your decision to cancel the bid. Confirm the cancellation, and the bid will be removed.
7. **Confirmation**: You should receive a confirmation message from eBay stating that your bid has been canceled successfully.
### Important Notes:
- You can only retract or cancel a bid under certain circumstances, such as if you entered the wrong bid amount or if the item's description changed significantly after you placed your bid.
- If there are fewer than 12 hours left before the listing ends, you may not be able to retract your bid unless the seller agrees to cancel it.
- Cancelling bids too frequently may result in restrictions on your eBay account, so use this option judiciously.
- If you're unable to cancel the bid through the website, you can also contact eBay's customer service for assistance.
Always double-check your bids before placing them to avoid the need for cancellation.