Question Re: Collection only question in Selling on eBay DND

Collection only question

pctangfastics — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:08:48 GMT

Hi I have a Church pew for sale and it currently has 153 views and 11 watchers but collection only are people allowed to view at my home before bidding I am in West London so in a good catchment area so if someone emails me to view is it allowed to let them view or is it a bad idea

Thanks for any advice given it woulb be appreciated

Re: Collection only question

tressygirl — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:14:44 GMT

Noooo, that is a big No, No !

Your account would get suspended if you release any contact details before the buyer buys.

A bidder winning the auction then can receive contact details. They do not proceed with a Paypal payment. They come, inspect the item and then pay cash if all is OK.

You see eBay charge their seller fee the second an item sells and not when the buyer pays you, so there would be nothing to enforce that buyer to later go home, and press that Buy it Now button, and in effect no fees paid to eBay for finding you a buyer.

Re: Collection only question

vijorey — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:16:56 GMT

NO, you must never give your address to prospective buyers allowing them to view before bidding/ buying.

they need to bid to buy and win the bidding ( but not pay) then you can give your details...if on inspection they want to cancel, you will need to mutually agree. If they are happy, they pay the cash and take the pew away.

Re: Collection only question

pctangfastics — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:15:43 GMT

Many thanks for your excellent advice on my Collection Only question

Re: Collection only question

tressygirl — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 04:47:24 GMT

You're very welcome, oh and Happy Selling ! Sta Safe !