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Collection only item - buyer wants to arrange courier
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Ms_Chocaholic said:You would IMO be better organising the courier yourself and charging the buyer but let us know what the item is and the value and we can advise further.
I've allowed the buyer to send a courier when it was a private courier that was local to the buyer. It is risky but you can make those decisions based on messages with the buyer, feedback, etc. and how big a gamble it is if something goes wrong and you lose the item and the payment.
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Chris_English said:A vote from me to say no. At best the buyer is being very cheeky, but I think there's a decent chance that you're in line to get a "an empty box was sent" claim that then goes against you.
You sold at a price that worked for you if there was no further effort beyone opening the door and handing it to your buyer, but they now want it packed, sent, and for you to bear the risk if there's an argument about condition or arrival.If OP can get the buyer to send the QR code on collection then the empty box scam shouldn't br possible here as seller uses the QR code to show buyer (or their representative) collected item and was happy to do so. This is one benefit that managed payments has over paypal- and as long as sellers understand about the collection requirements then buyer takes most of the risks.I'd still not allow a curier personally though purely for the packing, waiting in all day and potential for a lot of time wasting arguments later.
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As above - the key is the QR code. The buyer can send their granny if they so wish, as long as she has the QR code to scan. You are then protected.
Make sure the 'courier' has the QR code
BTW it is better that they send and pay for the courier as then the risk is with them once the courier picks it up. If you arrange and pay for a courier the risk is with you.0 -
The whole point of collection only is so you don't have to faff about with packaging it for a courier and waiting around for a collection, thus you get a lower price.
I'd be quite annoyed with the buyer. I'd message them stating it is collection only and not packaged for a courier, but as a gesture of good will, you will package the item for courier collection, but they will need to pay via bank transfer.Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)0 -
I totally agree with what all of you have said. Just wasn't thinking clearly when the buyer asked me about it. Glad I asked for advice here. Yes, the main reason for doing collection was that I did not want to pack it being a large item. If I get less, then so be it.
Soolin, just out of curiosity, how can the buyer send QR code via Hermes? Is it possible? Would they get involved in doing so?0 -
pinkshoes said:but they will need to pay via bank transfer.1
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Thrugelmir said:pinkshoes said:but they will need to pay via bank transfer.All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.1 -
kalsha said:I totally agree with what all of you have said. Just wasn't thinking clearly when the buyer asked me about it. Glad I asked for advice here. Yes, the main reason for doing collection was that I did not want to pack it being a large item. If I get less, then so be it.
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This is a big scam that has been doing the rounds for a long time.
No, no nomake the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
and we will never, ever return.0 -
McKneff said:This is a big scam that has been doing the rounds for a long time.
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