After the auction closes the seller can offer the item to any bidder, or trader who has added the auction to their Items I'm Watching list. The seller can offer the item whether the auction has met the reserve or not.

All conditions that were stated in the auction remain the same e.g. description, shipping details etc…

If the seller offers you an item at a fixed price you will be notified by email. You can make your decision by clicking the link in the email or by accessing the offer through the auction page.

If you have been bidding on an auction, or have added it to your watching list, and it closes without meeting reserve you can request the seller to offer it at a fixed price by clicking the 'Request a relist or offer' link on the auction page.