Buying an expensive item

[Behooven]

I've used ebay a lot but the most I have spent on one item is £35.
I found a furniture item for £200, it's just what I want and similar in the high street is double that price. Should I go for it? Just a bit worried about spending that amount although I will be using PayPal.

[ragged]

Paypal will give you a lot of protection. Electronics or gems/precious metals are considered dodgy to buy on Ebay but furniture should be good. Would be better if you could collect in person to be sure you're satisfied with condition (& pay in cash probably).

[mollypollly]

Go for it! I got all my lovely vintage furniture from ebay, had no problems at all :-)

[craazyperson]

I would check the seller's reviews and go on that whether they are reliable or not, I got my mum a lovely coffee table for £226 saved easily over £100 and it was perfect.

[Behooven]

Thanks all. The sellers feedback is all good, although mostly for buying. Unfortunately I can't pick it up due to the distance involved but I'm going to buy it with PayPal.

Will let you know!

[glammanana]

Just make sure it is insured for delivery there are some quite careless firms out there as long as you insure you should be fine.

[currentnameinuse]

the insurance for delivery is to protect the seller - not the buyer. Just consider how much it would cost you to return, fully tracked, if you do want a refund. That could be pricey.