Question: Buyers picking up items so no pop

Yasmine1984

You could also offer a discount on cash on collection? Because then you won't pay Paypal fees also? Maybe that will attract him to pay in cash?

sharnad

I know there have been many threads on ebay and some on here for buyer claiming non collection when paid with paypal

Has anyone ever got the police or courts interested when it has happened?

digerati

alison999 wrote: »

proof of delivery may only count with paypal BUT like i said, we would take it to the police or small claims if it even came to that.

On collection items we give a receipt for the item with our details, and obtain a signature (plus thumb print for PayPal purchases) from the buyer on our copy, usually witnessed by a neighbour or friend. When helping them move the item, we also make a note of their vehicle number plate and model details. So far nobody has tried to pull a "fast one" on us, but we are prepared.

As to discouraging the use of PayPal on our eBay listings that are "pick-up only", we have successfully used this recently:

"When paying by PayPal for collection-only items, for our mutual protection, please remember to bring photo ID (Driving Licence, Passport, Firearms Certificate, etc.) and a recent utility bill with your name and address. We also require a copy of your fingerprints for our records. Thank you for your understanding."

Hope this helps!

custardy

sorry but you wouldnt get a fingerprint from me
i'd happily show my drivers licence but i wouldnt be jumping through hoops for you

soolin

No finger print from me either, ever heard of civil liberties?

Sami_Bee

Am I being completely stupid here? you don't have to offer paypal do you?
I know its to late for this particular sale but in future can't you put it on as cash only??

soolin

Sami_Bee wrote: »

Am I being completely stupid here? you don't have to offer paypal do you?
I know its to late for this particular sale but in future can't you put it on as cash only??

Cars and associated categories are exempt from the requirement to offer paypal, which is why whether this bike is a pedal bike or a motor bikes makes all the difference.

For all other categories paypal is a requirement.

Percy1983

As mentioned I would offer a discount for a cheque or postal order. They get the item for less and you have less risk.

As for not wanting to carry cash, they could get a bankers draft (basically a pre-cleared cheque) from the bank.

durham_girl

If he doesn't want to carry cash, he could send a bank transfer. They're completely safe for you as once the money is in your account, it's yours.

I would be on scam alert by now if he was still insisting on Paypal.

custardy

its just not worth the risk
if it were me i would offer to go with the buyer ot the bank if they want and do the transaction there but i wouldnt be risking PP on this kind of amount
ive carried far in excess of £1k when going to buy cars so its not unusual