Sorry for this, quick ebay question...

mr tommo · 15 Dec 2008 at 15:38

Im selling a car stereo at the moment and a possible buyer has sent me a question..

Q: hiya mate, would it be ok to arrange my own courier to collect the item from you? It would most likely be DHL to come and collect, it's just a faster approach.cheers

He has no feedback and Im pretty new myself to ebay.

Ive stated that my delivery method would be Royal Mail 1st class recorded.

I just don't want to end up taking payment, the item going and then him getting the money back or whatever.

?

He's been Member since: 23-Apr-06 and has never bought or sold anything.

The_blue · 15 Dec 2008 at 15:39

run away scam for sure

mr tommo · 15 Dec 2008 at 15:43

Is that sarcastic or for real?

Adam · 15 Dec 2008 at 15:46

This is common if the buyer feels that your shipping charges are too high. How much are you charging? I would simply cover yourself and say no, you will be shipping the item yourself via your preferred method.

Rotty · 15 Dec 2008 at 15:47

and when he lodges a dispute to say he didn't recieve it you will have problems

mr tommo · 15 Dec 2008 at 15:48

Im charging £7.99. Thats what other people selling my item were charging. I could suggest sending it out Royal Mail special delivery next day I suppose for the same price?

mr tommo · 15 Dec 2008 at 15:50

Rotty said:
and when he lodges a dispute to say he didn't recieve it you will have problems

Thats what I was worried about.

whitecrook · 15 Dec 2008 at 16:00

Cash on collection

Maccy · 15 Dec 2008 at 16:10

Just tell him no, for your own safety.

a1ex2001 · 15 Dec 2008 at 16:13

The first rule of Ebay - Anything and Everything out of the ordinary is a scam.

mr tommo · 15 Dec 2008 at 16:41

Thanks all. Told him no and upgraded postage to next day on my item.

Greebo · 15 Dec 2008 at 17:34

a1ex2001 said:
The first rule of Ebay - Anything and Everything out of the ordinary is a scam.

No true. I have organised my own courier lots of times but then again I have been a member for 4 years and have good feedback.

mr tommo · 15 Dec 2008 at 21:29

Ok Ive currently got 3 bidders (selling for a lot more than I expected it to)

But why would the first bidder bid £80 and then increase to £90 without a rival bid? When the auction started at £62? As I say Im new to this really only ever done buy it nows. So sorry for the probably basic questions.

dickie4916( 140) £92.00 15-Dec-08 18:41:31 GMT Details

theirons( 48) £90.00 15-Dec-08 19:01:10 GMT Details

theirons( 48) £80.00 15-Dec-08 18:59:47 GMT Details

Starting Price £62.99 15-Dec-08 00:40:05 GMT

As you can tell the Glass is usually half empty with me

Strife212 · 15 Dec 2008 at 21:30

He put auto bid on up to £90, I think that's how it works.

helpimcrap · 15 Dec 2008 at 21:33

i've sold at least 50 items ranging from collection to delivery and anyone who fails to read english gets told no.

Begbie · 15 Dec 2008 at 21:35

I would just say no, makes your life simplier.

mr tommo · 15 Dec 2008 at 21:38

Strife212 said:
He put auto bid on up to £90, I think that's how it works.

Good good, Im just being a tart because of all the scam stories I hear! Well chuffed Ive been offering it to friends and relatives for £50

zzzJonny · 15 Dec 2008 at 23:16

Heh nice, it's always good to be safe rather than sorry!