Seller not responding to bid

[emilyppc]

I won a bid for an item collection in person.

I messaged the seller whether I can pay by cash on collection but the seller hasn't replied. The system is chasing me to make payment.

im not comfortable to pay as there are only two reviews from the seller and the seller is not responding ! 

If you could provide any advice would be great. Thanks 

[plum993]

Does the seller mention paying by cash on collection in the listing.

If not then look to pay by other means.

[jckl1957]

If you pay cash, then you are not covered by the Ebay Money Back Guarantee.

If you pay through Ebay, then get the item home and realise it is not what you expected, you can make a claim against the seller.

It is better for the seller if you pay cash, but not for you.

If you pay through Ebay, make sure you don't give the collection code to the seller until you actually pick the item up.  If for some reason they don't make contact after you have paid, you can still open an 'item not received' case and get your money back.