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Item picked up packaged and delivered

r4yd34n — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:46:00 GMT

I'm wondering if there is a service that u can arrange the item be picked up from the seller even though it has no box or packaging around it. I only ask this as I may need collection in the event of winning so if this be the case I would need the thing packaged n delivered to me also in the UK the item consists of a microwave toaster kettle and breadbin which I estimate at around 2.7 kg

Re: Item picked up packaged and delivered

tobiasd4 — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:50:14 GMT

If it was collection item, then YOU go in person & collect.

We always advise sellers to never allow buyer to arrange courier,

even if you did find a courier willing to do this, you lose ebay protection by doing so.

Re: Item picked up packaged and delivered

john1297576 — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:51:49 GMT

Anyone who offered such a service would be very unwise, just as you would be to rely on such a service.

The Money Back Guarantee DOES NOT cover collection items unless picked up in person, in which case the buyer should examine and if satisfied pay in cash.

Re: Item picked up packaged and delivered

redwick1 — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:53:59 GMT

If the item is collection only then you should not be bidding

The seller can refuse to allow you to arrange your own delivery

It is not safe for you or the seller to allow a courier

MAny would not do that with an unwrapped item anyway

Re: Item picked up packaged and delivered

corred — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 12:00:14 GMT

@r4yd34n

Collect in Person means just that.....you go & collect YOURSELF

You should not be bidding if you cannot collect

The seller will get less bids by advertising as collect in person only

If the seller was willing to accept a courier they wouldhave offered the service

You cannot expect a seller to wait around or make themselves available for a courier you send

FYI the microwave alone will probaby weigh nearer 4kg on it's own

Re: Item picked up packaged and delivered

r4yd34n — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:04:19 GMT

The seller I have spoke with and before I placed a bid and they agreed with me that I could arrange a courier the sellers only problem is that they are disabled /bedbound and they do not have the boxes or packaging and have no means of been able to get any ..

Re: Item picked up packaged and delivered

papso22 — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:37:05 GMT

Then they should not have agreed to your request and probably didn't understand the implications. All couriers will expect to collect a packaged item. I think you need to ask the seller if you can cancel your bid.

Re: Item picked up packaged and delivered

corred — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:02:55 GMT

@r4yd34n

I am not aware of any courier who will collect any items without them being securely packaged first especially items like a microwave which has delicate electrical parts & glass