Odd collection times?

[kellestar]

I've contacted a seller as I've won an item to collect locally, it's just down the road, a 5 minute walk at best. But they are only available 9pm-11pm on week nights, no weekends, no daytimes. I can't do that late as the toddler will be in bed and DH isn't home for work. Explained this and they just reaffirmed their terms for collection.

I am thoroughly hacked off that they have listed an item as collect only but then give rather unusual times for collection. I've sold lots of things on collect only and made myself available at reasonable times after work and over the weekend for collections to be made.

The object... a baby gym... you know playmat with arches and toys to interact with. Posting wasn't an option, but they'd have to walk past my house to go to the village post office. I am to pay cash on collection.

Should I ask them to make an effort to offer a more convenient time to collect or should I just ask eBay to cancel transaction?

[NickNacks]

Maybe they work late like your DH?

Can't he stop in and get it after work?

[fergoose]

or could they drop it off or leave it out for you to collect? It does sound a bit obstructive of them

[bookmuncher]

Did they advise you of these time before the auction finished? If so its a bit harder to state they are being unreasonable.

If not explain as its a baby item they are selling as you are buying it for a baby who will be in bed they are being unhelpful and therefore you would like to cancel the transaction.

[Mirage]

If you both live in a village and it is a collection only item,they are very lucky to even get a buyer.I'd do whatbookmuncher suggested.

[kellestar]

Finally mamaged to collect. DH's shift finishes at 4am at the moment so it wasn't possible for him to collect. Ended up getting a neighbour round to look after DD while I went and collected, first time I've had anyone else look after DD apart from close family.

[HalleLouja]

I am sure your DD was fine Kellestar. You weren't gone for long and presumably she was sleeping.