Buyer wants to pay on collection- anything to worry about?

[krisskross]

Auction ended last night and she has just emailed to say shes having trouble with paypal and wants to pay on collection.

I've never had this before as i rarely use ebay. Is there anything for me to be wary of? And how long is a reasonable time to wait for collection?

The item is less than £20. Thanks all.

[HeyMacWey]

If she's paying cash I wouldn't see a problem.
Wouldn't it save you PayPal fees?

[krisskross]

Thanks Hey- just double checking as I am new to this :)

[AppleSetsSail]

You must accept only cash for a collection item - you have no recourse without proof of postage if they raise a claim.

[drspouse]

Agree with Apple, never ever use paypal for an item that is being collected.

[krisskross]

Thanks all.

[kippersyllabub]

Look for fake notes

[novemberchild]

The only problem I have had with this is people try to haggle when they arrive.

[VimFuego101]

If she's collecting then you should only take cash anyway. If she pays via PayPal then claims she never got it, you have no proof of delivery.

[krisskross]

She never turned up anyway. Twice! Such a PITA. I'm relisting it. Thanks anyway.

[VulcanWoman]

Honestly, why the heck do some people do this, I just don't get it. Hope you have better luck next time.

[summerwinterton]

you need to cancel to get your fees back and block them too

[krisskross]

Thanks vulcanised and summer will do this tonight and relisting. Pah!