What if item damaged before end of listing?

Mumto2

I am selling a used fitted kitchen for my neighbour. He's asked me to list it today as the builders will be taking it out during the week, intending that the winning bidder can pick up at weekend as storage is an issue.

My only concern is if there are bids against it & it gets accidentally damaged as builders are removing.

Should I put some sort of covering note on my advert saying I reserve the right to end, or can I do this on ebay anyway?

Many thanks

Sgt_Pepper_2

List it honestly and state this is a possibility. He its damaged or comes out ok add this to the listing.

forgotmyname

Cancel the bids, Update the listing with picture of the damage or explain what happened and leave it at that or run it again at a lower price.

porto_bello

I would politely say to your neighbour that you can't honestly list things until they are genuinely available and that if the builders later damage the kitchen, you personally (rather than the neighbour) can end up with all kinds of trouble on your hands. For that reason, you suggest photographing and listing it, as is, once it's available for sale.

To be honest with you, I've found selling things for friends and family a real nightmare and I would advise anyone not to do it.

Crowqueen

Agree with Porto. I'd also not sell a collection-only item on eBay full stop.

Damage when removing the item would rebound on you rather than him and since it's his responsibility it is not right for you to be involved, and the Paypal issue would prevent me from advising them to list it on eBay full stop.

I've already told a very good friend the same thing recently, that I would not list a collection item of his on my eBay account because of the Paypal on Collection issue. Done the right way, obviously, no offence was given or taken. Just gently explain the pitfalls of such a situation and suggest they offer it for sale through a free ad or Gumtree etc.

Mumto2

Thanks all - the builders have just told him it will take 2 mandays labour to get it out in a saleable state so he's not bothering.
Listing cancelled before any bids - Phew!