It's only a couple of hundred quid but it's a LOT of money to us. We've been saving for ages for a new kitchen and can't afford to buy actually new and have found a kitchen on ebay. Chap is having it removed in a couple of months and replacing it with a new one. We will collect and he's agreed to let dh help him dismantle it so we're certain on putting it back together again this end.
I asked him about payment given we're not getting it till January and he said would I be happy with half now and half then and then he knows we're serious and we know we're not parting with it all up front. I thought this should be okay as it's through paypal and buyer protection is good. So I did buy it now and requested a new total. He says he can't work out how to send a new invoice so suggested a cheque. I said no and could he try again. He still can't work it out so said he could send his bank details and I could transfer the money that way.
I'm a bit wobbly. Am I right in thinking it's best to insist we do it through paypal?
Am I worrying unnecessarily. The guy's given me his address and mobile number. Surely he wouldn't be pulling a fast one? And offering his bank details suggests he's fairly trusting? Oh I don't know.
I went ahead because he had 100% feedback and a history as a buyer and seller but having scrolled through, he has some negative feedback from years ago. As a seller. But why does it say 100%.
Oh I'm sorry to be anxious about it all but it's a lot of money and I don't want to make a mistake.