Please help I dont know what to do!

new_mum_again

I have sold an item on ebay only for 1.25 plus 2.00 p&p But the buyer wants to come and collect it which would be fine but they have a private feedback which shows 2 negative in the last 6 mths and 2 in the last year. Which after reading through other peoples experinces could be quite innocent but the problem is I am on my own at the mo my bf is working away so I dont really want anybody coming around especially someone I know nothing about. I dont want to be rude to people ive only just started on ebay and only sold 2 4 other things!!! I really dont know what to do.

mrsb_5

could you get a friend or neighbour to come sit with you when they pick up? Or meet them at say tesco or a coffee shop/cafe sort of thing so other people are around?

new_mum_again

Thankyou for your quick reply I will ask to meet at Tescos ive got to go there anyway (lots of vouchers to use up:D ) Ill have to take the 3 kids along aswell should put off any strange people!!!:rotfl:

Niksan

Also if you haven't specified in your auction that the buyer can collect, I don't see any reason why you should have to, and for the sake of 1.25

FloFlo

Just repy politely saying that you are sorry but collection is not an option.

neilwoods

Should have just said no, the buyer should have asked before buying, as it stands he bought it with postage costs.

Is it really worth all the hassle of meeting the buyer for the sake of 1.25, what if you have to wait for ages for him to turn up.

jasmineswhiskers

My usual line for people not collecting in person is along the lines 'unfortunately due to work and family commitments this item can only be posted'. Usually does the trick.

Frugal_Fox

If the buyer did not have the courtesy to ask you prior to bidding on your item then I would respond that it isn't an option to collect your item.

I NEVER assume I can just collect a local item - and neither should your buyer. Send a polite email saying you are not able to meet up but that it will be posted out asap after payment.

wigglebeena

I've had something similar to this. As has been said, if you didn't offer pickup as an option you're under no obligation. Frankly I find there is the odd timewaster/troublemaker buyer on Ebay: people with very empty lives who, while not necessarily sinister, love to make difficulty just for the sake of it. I guess it's one way to get attention!

aqueoushumour01

for such a low amount I personally think that it's a lot of hassle on your part. One you don't know the person, two they may or may not turn up on time. I'd do as suggested above and say that the item can only be posted and, if need be, re-list if they pull out.

new_mum_again

After posting last night that I would meet at Tescos I read Niksans reply and spoke to my bf who was not happy at the idea of me meeting anybody even with the krazy kids!! So to buy myself time I replied to buyer that due to unforseen circumstances I would not be about today. And have had a reply that She/He would be happy to come over any time that is good for me so thanx to the above posters I will be saying that as I didnot offer collection as a option i will not be meeting and will post out item on payment. Thankyou to everyone who helped me with this.:beer: