Do you have to sell on ebay no matter how ridiculous the bid?

I am new to ebay and was looking in the auto section when I saw a new Aston Martin convertible with no starting bid. I bid $46.52(the last amount of money in my checking acount and the bidding is over in five hours. If I win is he obligated to ship this $233,360 car to me at a loss?

What is the safest way to complete this transaction without being shot if so?

Howard L2012-07-12T01:52:14Z

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Next to your bid it probably says reserve not met. They don't have to sell the car if the bidding doesn't go above the reserve price. Actually, they don't have to sell the car no matter what. As long as they refuse to take your money the worst thing that will happen is they will be banned from eBay,

sweetykins36902012-07-12T08:49:01Z

If there is no reserve bid, then yes they'd have to ship it. However, that's ridiculous and they probably made the shipping price super high or they'll find a way to cancel the transaction so they can relist it and get more money for it

Buck2012-07-12T09:10:39Z

Does it say "No Reserve"? Does the description say Freight included. If yes you are a big winner1
I doubt that their is no reserve... % hours to go is a lifetime on ebay....expect to get smashed by last minute bids.

Jared.2012-07-12T08:37:47Z

Most of these items ate "no reserve." They have to accept your bid!