Ebay question / advice

[Alz_D]

I've sold a bike on E-Bay and in the advert I've stated I wanted cash on collection. Winning bidder has asked if I have the original receipt from 2015, which I don't (this is post sale), he's now sent me this :

Sorry if there's no receipt then would need to pay something on paypal/credit card to protect consumer rights.
Doesn't have to be full amount, say £100. £320 then in cash after inspection

I don't want to be putting myself in a position where I can get scammed moving forward, I don't sell a lot on ebay but my past experience has not been great. I'm not sure I understand his explanation. He's buying a used bicycle outside of warranty in sold as seen state.

Am I wrong for wanting to stick to my original cash on collection?

Any advice appreciated.

Alex

 

[Alz_D]

The refund is what's worrying me. Ive been scammed before and it's making me nervous. I don't want to put myself in a position where I'll be liable to lose money down the line.

 

[Alz_D]

If he pays £1 on PayPal and the rest cash does that give him the facility to complain and try and get all the money back or just what's on PayPal?

 

[Alz_D]

Thanks for the advice. I'm going to tell him I'm not prepared to take this risk.

 

[Alz_D]

Out of interest what his feedback score?

He has good feedback but I've been caught out with that before. I had someone buy a 980 with a block straight out of my PC in working order, they took it apart, cleaned the block with what looked like a brillo pad, got it wet and raised an ebay complaint when it didn't work.... I had almost 2 weeks or fighting that to get my money back after PayPal instantly took the buyers side. He had a good score but still tried to scam me.

 

[Alz_D]

I've cancelled the order. I don't have the receipt, I've looked everywhere. I've found receipts for 4 other bikes but not this one best proof of purchase is an Instagram photo from 2015

Oh well. It's a pain in the arse but not the end of the world!

Thanks
Alex