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Russ Brightsome sellers are going to be offended either way, they're just like that. I always try to write a polite e-mail asking about their policy and if possible would they consider ending the auction early - sometimes they will because it will save them the final value fees - the BIGGEST thing is DON'T LOWBALL THEM - everyone wants a deal, i know, but nothing pisses me off more than someone asking to end my auction early and them offering me 10% of fair market value - if you don't know what it's worth, ask them what THEY think a fair value is on it - some people (also) are WAY off - like the folks that think their Beatles albums are worth 100 dollars each...
Take the time to write something articulate, and try "dipping your toe in first" will probably save you from some unwanted ripples in the long run