Then , all you can do is to keep messaging them,  and hope they see your message and answer.

@van382896 

Hi,

I created this thread originally, your question isn't directly related to my question which was was generalised. Your question is quite specific.

Regardless, I still think the e-bay scheme for collection in person is flawed.

I elected not to buy the item I wanted, because I could see the system had a problem.

I wish you luck in getting the item you want, or your money back.

I don't think you'll end up out of pocket if you're honest, but it's not simple like it used to be with a cash transaction.

@andy_ash01  wrote:  I wish you luck in getting the item you want, or your money back.

I don't think you'll end up out of pocket if you're honest, but it's not simple like it used to be with a cash transaction.

Some peeps do not know how to start a new thread,  so @van382896  just jumped on yours  to ask their question.

Their money is perfectly safe,  if the item is not collected,  no code is handed over,  and after  7 days,  no real set time here but 7 seems to be the general time for a collected item,  all the buyer has to do, is open a case for item not received,  and escalate on day 4 if not refunded beforehand, for a full refund.

Money is safe,  but from their posts the actual wanted item ,  the collection place may well not be confirmed.