I won an auction for Josefina's table and chairs. The seller also had her birthday items...dishes, flowers..etc. I sent an "Ask a question" and asked her for a BIN price. She agreed and posted. I was so excited and another bidder swooped in a bid just before me. forums
I was upset and the seller was shocked. We have done business again and still are amazed at how fast that transaction was.
It doesn't hurt to ask...but remember it is e-bay and things can still happen. ^j^ Mrs. C.