Quick Question re payment

djtonyb

Hi Guys

My MIL is being admitted to a nursing home tomorrow and wishes to sell her mobility scooter.

Its a heavy duty one and is fully serviced.

She would like £450, whats the best way to put this on ebay with regards to payment? I've heard horror stories of people paying by paypal then collecting the disputing the transaction.

Any advice would be gratefully received.

Mindless_Clone

Personally, I would not put it on Ebay, simply because the fees (ebay and paypal). Perhaps try Gumtree or Preloved instead, where you can invite people to view it before committing to buy.

If you do intend to use ebay, ask for cash on collection. Make sure yo issue the buyer with a receipt for the item that you both sign.

James_Lahey

I believe the only safe way is to sell - paypal accepted but additional cost for tracked courier (which in this case would be prohibitive) OR cash on collection.

This way you abide by ebay and paypals rules as you offer it as an option.

As above local free ads or facebook would probably be better in terms of fees and finding local buyers

James_Lahey

If I had the funds I would love to buy one with decent battery for project like this - http://www.ted-offroad.com/Toylander

djtonyb

Thanks Guys

Was reluctant to try gumtree due to lots of bad press. Never heard of preloved.

Need to sell it fast as the house has to be returned to the housing authority ASAP

paulofessex

I would try advertising it in your local paper, or even consider contacting some mobility scooter shops in the area to see if they buy pre-used scooters.

pulliptears

A word to the wise, check your prices as well. I see so many vastly overpriced scooters on eBay locally it's untrue. See if you can find completed scooters of the same make and model and find a realistic price.

Invalid beds and chairs are another that sellers seem to think are worth hundreds, the beds can barely make £30 some times and the rise and recline chairs make similar amounts yet they are consistently listed at £200+.

Mobility aids seem to lose money rapidly.

forgotmyname

I bought one for my FIL recently. I paid a *** LOT *** less than what the seller wanted.

He had a BIN of £150 - £200 ? i forget which. Started it off at £50 with a reserve. One person bid £50 i bid more and it bid £51. And it had no more bids.
I was shocked to see a 2nd chance offer for the £51. Snapped it up.
Figures maybe wrong, It was a few months back. And my memory sucks

They dont seem to be fetching the money they used to.

So dont start it at 99p you maynot be happy with the final price.

pulliptears

forgotmyname wrote: »

I bought one for my FIL recently. I paid a *** LOT *** less than what the seller wanted.

He had a BIN of £150 - £200 ? i forget which. Started it off at £50 with a reserve. One person bid £50 i bid more and it bid £51. And it had no more bids.
I was shocked to see a 2nd chance offer for the £51. Snapped it up.
Figures maybe wrong, It was a few months back. And my memory sucks

They dont seem to be fetching the money they used to.

So dont start it at 99p you maynot be happy with the final price.

Its mad isn't it? I bought my teenage son a bed about 4 years ago, simply because he was destroying divans like they were going out of fashion and we thought that the sitting function on the bed would be great for gaming. As it turned out we paid less than £20 delivered for a nearly new bed which was £1,000's new. Funnily enough we took it to the tip last weekend because now he's an adult he wants a double bed for when his other half stays over.

I see them often though and think what complete bargains they are for someone.

markwilkinson

I agree with what others have said and can give another example. I sold an electric arm chair on behalf of my wife's Grandparents, a year or two ago. It was used but in really good condition and all the motors etc worked fine. They paid £2000 for it new, I think. Put it on eBay as collection only and cash on collection. Didn't really know what to expect in the way of a winning bid but I was quite dissapointed when it only reached £102. They did collect the following weekend and paid cash, so in that respect I have no complaints. As said above, check the pricing of same/similar items.

pulliptears

markwilkinson wrote: »

I agree with what others have said and can give another example. I sold an electric arm chair on behalf of my wife's Grandparents, a year or two ago. It was used but in really good condition and all the motors etc worked fine. They paid £2000 for it new, I think. Put it on eBay as collection only and cash on collection. Didn't really know what to expect in the way of a winning bid but I was quite dissapointed when it only reached £102. They did collect the following weekend and paid cash, so in that respect I have no complaints. As said above, check the pricing of same/similar items.

After my Dad died I considered selling his chair, like yours this was a shade under £2k new. When I saw the prices I kept it, put it in the conservatory with a big throw and a nice cushion and its my 'reading spot' now. Probably my favourite place in the house