Is it wise to send a high value bicycle via eBay 10 May 2022 at 3:03PM in Ebay, auctions, car boot sales, post & parcels 3 replies 181 views

WLM21

I want to sell my high-value road bike on eBay, but I am a bit worried about the possibility of a buyer paying through ebay, then stating 'item not received'

I remember a couple of years ago, there were warning about selling high-value items, such as laptops etc with ebay & PayPal in case of possible scams. Asking for cash on collection was not allowed and in fact was actively forbidden I think.

How should I see the bike, regarding payment options

thank you

Olinda99

List it 'collection only' and make sure you scan the barcode the buyer will have been given when they collect it.

TripleH

Also if they turn up without bar code refuse to hand it over. You shouldn't be penalised for that as you are complying with ebay's terms.

custardy

your bigger issue is courier/packaging/insurance.
As said I would stick with collection if possible