Collecting an item in person

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What's the etiquette here? Would it be a bit rude to check it out and see that it opens and closes etc even though I've already won it or would I be daft not to? I was the only bidder and she's got more than 99% positive feedback over a few years. It is a pushchair btw!

I collected our pushchair in person. She was lovely and showed me how to use it. Didn't think of it as checking until now, just relieved I knew how to fold it to get it in the boot!

you go round (with the money) ask for them to demonstrate it is working order check it over - if your happy pay if not say why etc and leave

well it would be difficult to collect and force a refund after you have taken it away - so you do need to check that it is as described before handing over your cash.

It's your hard earned, you check it! Don't be shy.

Cheers folks! Didn't want to be a cheeky moo but don't want to end up with a dud either!

I would definitely expect someone to check a pushchair see how it opens and closes but not a trial 6 mile hike with it,

obviously with somethings checking is quicker if you collected 10 books would just expect a quick glance that they are right books not checking every single page

I recently sold a pushchair and when the buyer came to collect she had me show every different configuration. Folding, unfolding, how to fit raincover, etc. I was very happy to do this. I wouldn't feel awkward about doing the same in your situation.

I find everyone checks carefully when they collect. Fine by me. Much better than them being dis-satisfied later.