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Some numpty wants to arrange a courier for collection only item. What do I do?

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EmilieFloge · 03/07/2012 06:52

I sold a chair on Sunday night. The buyer lives miles away.
I was paid by paypal (thanks a lot) on Sunday night with no message, so yesterday I emailed to ask when they wanted to collect it.
I got a message in the evening saying they are just arranging a courier and what is my address etc.
No idea what sort of courier - if it's someone like Parcelforce I'll have to wait in all day AND wrap the bloody thing up, though I suppose it might be a normal furniture courier but if it is, that'll cost a fortune for a £10 chair so seems unlikely.
Also I'll need online tracking as she paid by paypal.
What can I do?
I've just replied saying that I am not able to wrap the chair for a courier, I cannot wait in all day and I will need online proof of delivery.
What do I do if she insists on sending someone else? I guess it's only a tenner and it might all be fine, but seriously - I hate new ebayers.
She only has a low feedback, so clearly doesn't get that you are supposed to discuss these things before bidding.
I don't want a neg for this. Any thoughts most welcome.
Thankyou Smile

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EmilieFloge · 04/07/2012 16:51

Should I just tell her that - that I no longer have any incentive to sell it to her under any circumstances - and see what she says? Maybe if she really wants it she will promise not to leave negative feedback.

Though she still could of course. I just wish it was all over.

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SoupDragon · 04/07/2012 16:55

I rather suspect you will get a negative whatever you do now. You can take that out of the equation when deciding what to do.

I say stuff her. Say the item is broken and unusable and donate it to charity.

EmilieFloge · 04/07/2012 16:58

She'll know I'm lying though Soupy...I want to keep as much integrity as I can iyswim. But I might just tell her I won't discuss it further and she can do what she likes.

If she knows it won't bother me, she might not bother to neg./report etc etc.

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SoupDragon · 04/07/2012 17:07

Ok, take a photo of a bonfire and send it with the message "the chair is no longer for sale". No lies as you've not actually said the chair is on the bonfire... :o

You're right though, I wouldn't do it.

EmilieFloge · 04/07/2012 20:10

That is completely brilliant Grin

No word so far this evening. Might I have got through to her? I do hope so.

I think I will just ignore though from now on.

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CJ75 · 01/10/2012 16:19

This is gripping stuff. I am in the same position. Only my item sold for 99p. Now seller is asking for weight/measurements......well if I was prepared to deal with a courier I would have got more than 99p wouldn't I? (It is an unused Tinylove mobile that cost £25 in it's box). Now waiting on them to get back to me after I have said again and again no courier. The buyer works for a courier.

CJ75 · 01/10/2012 16:20

How did it end up?

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