Collection only item needs posting

[fabcat40]

How do I send postage costs to a seller. I bought an item not realising it was collection only and paid for it straightaway. Seller has agreed to post out to me but how do I send them the postage costs. Only a small amount but want us both to be safe from scams. Thank you.

[tressygirl · Accepted solution]

There's no way any sort of scam could be involved here.

Now the transaction has been finalised with a payment nothing more you can do through eBay.  You can send the postage cost to the seller via a cheque , bank transfer or a PayPal Friends and Family payment,  or they can send you a PayPal invoice for the amount,  whichever suits you both best.

  If  PayPal is used,  email addresses need to be exchanged, this can sometimes be found with the order details >>  Show Contact Info.    If not and you need to ask the seller for this,  make it very, very clear in your eBay messages,  as eBay do read these,  the reason for these exchanges.   Make it clear it's not to be used for an off eBay sale.

The alternative is for the seller to cancel the sale citing... Buyer requests to Cancel and relist with a Postage cost for you to buy again.  This refunds you and the seller's account is not affected.

  Once more, make it clear in any eBay message from both of you,  the intention is to list the item Again on eBay for you to buy from that listing.

@fabcat40