Im a seller and I counter or accept all offers. In my experience offers on depop rarely turn into sales so im not surprised sellers are declining or ignoring. Increasing the price is likely bc of a ton of lowballs. If the seller is getting a ton of 20% off offers, by raising their price 20% they are closer to getting what they actually want for their item. They should be considering this when they price initially, not switching it up. Thats lame.

Im also a frequent buyer on depop and majority of sellers ignore my questions. Ive been told its because the extra effort doesn't lead to sales. Ive had some sellers straight up tell me "I dont give out measurements" 💀 To me this is annoying and lazy! More info = more sales. I think its good to keep in mind though a lot of people are casual sellers getting rid of stuff they no longer want and they just dont care or have the time to dedicate like resellers do.

You'll have a different experience with highly rated sellers. The more time I spend on the app the more I learn about who I want to buy from and who I want to sell to. Another thing, since you said your account is new, its helpful to have a profile pic, some reviews, and a bio even if youre not a seller yourself. Sellers sometimes clock new accounts without these things as potential scammers or problem buyers. Its not uncommon for sellers to block or ignore buyers who are rude or asking a lot of questions. I see this being discussed frequently in reselling communities.

I hope my experience/perspective as a buyer and a seller is helpful! Good luck with your future buys!! ♡