Viewing an item before bidding/buying

[jmds32]

Hi,

I am looking to buy an range cooker from a professional seller.  It is a relatively high-price item and I would therefore like to view it beforehand.  Returning the item if I am not happy is an option ... but not a sensible one as you can imagine.

The seller says that viewing the items contravenes eBay policy and he is worried that eBay will censor him if he allows it.  Is this correct  If so, is there a way to view a item - high-value or otherwise - before biddng?

Thanks,

Julian

[pixiesen2012]

if the seller is a registered business seller their contact details will be shown in the business section of the listing,

you can use those details to contact the seller and arrange a viewing

this is allowed as long as the purchase is done through ebay after you have viewed