Sold a vehicle - The buyers "positive" feedback is actually negative, saying they are a scammer

[opace23]

I've sold a vehicle and when the auction ended I sent the buyer a message to arrange collection. At this point, I noticed that the positive feedback my buyer had was actually messages like "bids on items but has no intention in buying! STAY AWAY!" and "beware SCAMMER".

At this point I thought the auction was a lost cause, however the buyer has now contacted me after two days saying "Sorry for the delay, I need your mobile contact to match the day and time to the collect the bike can it be??"

I feel cautious to give them my number given their feedback but on the other hand, maybe they're just confused about how eBay works?

If I decide I don't feel safe proceeding with the sale, what is the best option?

Thanks for any advice, it's very much appreciated.

[fargvs]

No reason to suspect that he is other than genuine in buying the Bike, so arrange inspection/collection ... There is absolutely No Payment protection offered by eBay or PayPal for Vehicles ... so, once you have Cash in hand ( or cleared/confirmed Bank Transfer ... No PayPal payments) and they have taken it away as satisfied on inspection/collection (sold , there is no claim or dispute that can be opened through eBay or PayPal.

No show/non payer ... Open an Unpaid case and close 5 days later if still unpaid to recover your FVF selling fees only ... listing fees are not refunded > https://resolutioncentre.ebay.co.uk/

[opace23]

Thanks, yes that's true and I have stated the sale is cash on collection in the advert. I'll give them my number and take it from there

[*****sonny*****]

It does help having a phone number when arranging for collection.

Just make sure you get cash only for payment. Don't get involved with haggling. May help having a friend with you if you feel uncomfortable.

At the end of the day, it is your call.

[opace23]

Thanks for the comment. Normally I would have given my mobile number straight away, but the negative feedback just gave me a pause... I don't want to get into a dodgy situation or get scammed...especially after seeing other users feedback warning me about the buyer being a scammer!