David; I've read your reply ... and I don't see what one's feedback record has anything to do with Judy's initial post.

Let's suppose Buyer X did successfully bid on Seller Y's item as in your scenario. The buyer is still under NO OBLIGATION to leave feed back ... nor is the seller .... period!

BTW: Any interest in my UK chips on ebay?? I'm trying to reach 6000 positive feedbacks, but first I have to sell or buy 6000 items!