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How long to pay?

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HootShoot · 17/12/2013 08:41

Hi all,

I put a couple of items on eBay last week on a cash on collection basis as we are really short on funds this year for Christmas. One of the auctions finshed last night and I noticed he didn't live very close to me. I sent him a message congratulating him on winning the auction and asking him when he would like to collect. He has messaged me back saying he doesn't need it till the new year so can be collect it then. I really need the cash but I didn't specify when I wanted it collected in the advert. Is there anything I can do or do I just have to suck it up? I've already had two (unfair IMO) negs and don't want any more!

Thanks

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SandyDilbert · 17/12/2013 08:54

2 days, then open unpaid item case and close 4 days later. Then add to block bidder list and relist.

I think him expecting you to wait 2 weeks is very cheeky.

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HootShoot · 17/12/2013 09:16

I thought it was a bit cheeky too! I've sent him a message explaining that I could do with the cash and asking if there is anyway he could pick it up in the next few days. He has great feedback as a buyer so hopefully he'll be ok about it.

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SandyDilbert · 17/12/2013 09:41

well a buyer will always have great feedback as sellers are not allowed to leave neg comments and can't leave a neg or neutral - so their feedback doesn't mean owt really.

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HootShoot · 18/12/2013 13:29

You're right, I always give good feedback even if they have been awkward in the hope they will leave feedback for me! So after much negotiation it has been agreed thatI will meet him halfway between where we live as he is about an hour away from me. But now he is sending one of his colleagues who happens to live in that town. I feel nervous as I'm bending over backwards as I need the cash and I'm not even going to be handing it over to him. Is there anything I can do to safeguard myself? Its an electrical item so I can't demonstrate it works when we meet. Can I ask her to sign something to say she has received it on behalf of him?

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spacegirl81 · 18/12/2013 13:38

Do you have access to a printer; you could print the invoice and ask them to sign to say its been collected. Smile

SandyDilbert · 18/12/2013 14:17

the only thing you can do is accept cash - signing bits of paper is irrelevant, anyone could do that. Just because you have a bit of paper with a scrawled signature on it means nothing really. You could have done that yourself at any time. No proof it is the buyer or their mate, etc.

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HootShoot · 18/12/2013 14:24

Thanks Sandy and Spacegirl. It's cash on collection anyway so that's covered, hopefully it will all be legit!

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SandyDilbert · 18/12/2013 14:46

well if you are concerned, take the cash to a bank to verify before handing over your item. But the buyer has no comeback if they pay with cash so you do not need to worry.

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