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So now what do I do?!

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redclover79 · 06/07/2008 21:57

I've just sold my beloved pushchair on eBay for 99p , advertised it as pick up only. The only winning bidder was supposed to pick it up this evening but I got an email saying they'd broken down and asking to contact them so that perhaps we could arrange for us to deliver it to them.
They live over 100 miles away, I'm already going to pay more out in listing fees than I sold it for, I really can't be bothered to box it all up and wiat in for a courier even if the buyer arranges it etc. What do I do?! I mean they may well still contact me to arrange another pick up time which is fine, but should I give them a timeframe? Should I ask for it to be picked up within a week? They've not paid (cash on collection) for it yet, would there be a time limit before I can relist it/take it to the charity shop? Can they neg feedback me when they haven't paid?!
Who knew a pushchair could cause so much hassle?!
TIA for any advice!

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cheesesarnie · 06/07/2008 22:04

i think you stick to your guns.pick up only.id say within 2 weeks.maybe you should have put higher starting price?

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gigglewitch · 06/07/2008 22:07

if you advertised it as pick-up only then at them asking you to deliver it to them - no way!
I'd go with your idea of giving them a time limit, say a week, and if they are unable to collect by this date then say that you will re-advertise it, and they are welcome to join the bidding [better luck next time!]
I have no legal knowledge though, perhaps better check it with ebay / paypal / anyone who knows what you are able to do.

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Bowddee · 06/07/2008 22:08

You can do something on eBay about an item not being paid for. So if they don't cough up for it and they leave negative feedback, eBay can withdraw it. So don't woory about that bit.

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CarGirl · 06/07/2008 22:09

yes give them a week to 10 days to collect it and tell them if they do not collect at an agreed time by then it will be relisted as report them as a non-paying bidder.

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redclover79 · 06/07/2008 22:10

I know! Will not be making the same mistake again with the starting price! Will see what they say when they contact me, have had a nose through their feedback and all seems fine although they have less than 30 feedbacks... If I relist I think I'll put £10 start bid!
So inconvenient though as it's stuck in the little bedroom at the mo which is supposed to be painted this week and we've carpet fitters in 2 weeks time!
I don't think they can feedback me til they've paid can they?!

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redclover79 · 06/07/2008 23:18

Ooh, only saw cheesesarnie's response when I posted (forgot to says thanks btw!)
thanks for everyone's responses, will go and ask ebay what the rules are in this situation. Not heard from the buyer, have sent an email asking to contact me about arranging another time for collection. I wonder what happens if they pay by paypal and still don't collect?!

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carrielou2007 · 07/07/2008 21:15

Be very careful that they don't try to pay you by paypal as they can then make a paypal claim from you for non receipt of item! Never take paypal on a collection item!!

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nicolamumof3 · 08/07/2008 13:30

no way! How cheeky to ask you to deliver on a 99p pushchair. Some people!!

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MummyLovesPrams · 08/07/2008 18:02

Cannot believe they asked you to deliver cheeky wotsits!!

I agree with the others - give them a week to collect & if nothing relist & open a non payer dispute!!

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redclover79 · 09/07/2008 11:27

carrielou - I tried to list without paypal but you have to have it as an option now! They've said they'll pick it up next weekend now, will see what happens!

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carrielou2007 · 09/07/2008 20:15

You have to OFFER paypal, you do NOT have to accept it, cash on delivery, postal order etc. I had someone AFTER they won the item ask if they could pay by postal order, I said ok they sent me a postal order made out to someone else's name - it could not be cashed. They refused to send me another form of payment, threatening neg feedback. I had to pay recorded delivery to prove it was returned to them. You live and learn I guess...

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MummyLovesPrams · 09/07/2008 21:37

OMG Carrie that's really bad - I hate the fact that buyers can now threaten neg feedback - it's so wrong!

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lilysmummy2007 · 10/07/2008 01:14

do what i did, mr man from miles and miles away bid on a gym, couldnt pick up for same reason, wanted me to courier, or deliver for petrol i said no its pick up only as listed, i get several options when i listed, i did not list alternative, so he has to pick up i gave him a week, he never made arrangements, told him i was moving and will be even further and am not taking huge gym to my new place, filled an unpaid item dispute saying WE MUTUALLY DECIDED AGAINST THE SALE fees from e bay refunded and relisted. you just give them 7 days, no more and then file a dispute, geez a buggy for 99p and dnot want to collect it, some people really grind my gears!!

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lilysmummy2007 · 10/07/2008 01:16

oh and they cant leave feedback as they never purchased!!

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