gumtree not ebay but after some advice

[natharley11]

I put a set of bottles on gumtree . lady contacted me wanting to pay by PayPal and arrange a courier.
sounds slightly dodgy what do you all think.
I understand that she is unable to walk but im wary may end up in a situation with no bottles and her claiming were not received

no - it can be dodgy. You have no proof of delivery and no contract with the courier if they are damaged. Cash only. I don't think many couriers will cover bottles for breakages either so they wouldn't be insured against any damage.

Just say sorry you are not in a position to package them appropriately or wait in for a courier

that what I was afraid of that they may not arrive or she could claim not arrived. then claim back through PayPal

The unable to walk thing - that could be a lie too. Just tell them no it is not possible.

thanks all I wondered if was just me being paranoid

Surely you just arrange tracked signed for delivery just like you do with ebay so you have proof of delivery? I don't see how it's different to ebay? Send an invoice with a copy of the description and listing id in the comments section so you have proof of what she bought.

finding a courier who insures glass is either impossible or very pricey.

Hmm, I read bottles as plastic baby style but yes glass might be more complex.

No you are being paranoid, it's collection and payment by paypal you need to be wary of not delivery.

thanks all I have emailed back and said it is cash on collection only and if she can't do so will have to decline the sale