26-05-2020 10:56 AM
Hi, I am very keen on some very expensive item for sale on ebay. However, the seller is insisting on cash payment and collection in person only. Not sure as to what my rights are if I do not pay by paypal if the item were to be returned.
Could someone clarify?
The seller is absolutely correct to insist on cash (or bank transfer) for collection items - it's the only safe payment method, for both parties.
Not sure why this bothers you, though. You don't pay for a collection item until you've fully examined it and are 100% happy with it. If not happy, you simply walk away, cash still safely in pocket or bank, and the seller cancels the transaction to recoup the selling fee.