Paying by PayPal for a collection item

[whoopwhoopbib]

I was watching an item in my home town and asked the seller before the auction ended if I could collect it instead of having it posted.

Seller agreed and I won the item and have messaged them about collection times but they have asked that I pay by PayPal first.

Now I am happy to do this as long as they don't expect me to still pay the postage charges but I didn't think this was 'safe' for them.

I don't quite know what to do.

[RedPencils]

It's risky for them, you could say that the item didn't arrive and eBay would automatically refund them because they've no proof of purchase. They mustnt be a very experienced seller.

Otoh it's safe for you.

[RedPencils]

Oh and don't pay for postage either.

[whoopwhoopbib]

Thanks thats what I thought about the ability to claim a refund, not that I ever would.

I've just checked it and it was them who requested collection only, I was getting confused with another item, so there isn't any postage showing.

Another thing, what happens if when I pay on collection the seller doesn't mark the item as paid? I have several items that I have already collected, paid for and given feedback but they still keep flagging up for payment.

[fergoose]

you just mark it as paid yourself and then delete it from your won items

And the seller is v stupid refusing cash and wanting paypal