won an item but have since read terrible reviews do i contact the seller

[danren80]

do I contact the seller to tell them I wont be purchasing the product after terrible reviews that state the heaters don't even work and warnings on them

[*sparklz*]

As it is a pick item ask if you can see it working and do not hand over the cash unless you are 100% happy with the purchase.

It is best to research before you buy not after.

[belindabargainhunter]

I agree check it works before you pay, but its better to read feedback first as Once you win/buy you are committed to the item regardless.

[kopenhagen5]

Reviews elsewhere is nothing to do with the seller.

So as stated unfortunately you need to check before the purchase.

On pick up, enquire on that problem and if you feel it is not as described, don't purchase.

[danren80]

yes I made a mistake by not researching it, first time using eBay and bid on it not thinking I would win yes pretty naive and sleep deprived lol... I have read that ebay will block you if you pull out of a sale 3 or more times..is this correct I have never done this and never intend to do it again but if I contact the seller and advise I wont be purchasing they will be able to relist

[kopenhagen5]

ebay don't block you, but if seller opens a non paid case it does go on your account and if you receive 2 or more, you won't be able to buy from sellers that have blocks in place.

The seller needs to agree to send a mutual cancellation which you then agree to to end the transaction.

Whether they do or not is entirely up to them.

Having 1 unpaid strike is not going to affect you so if you feel the item is not safe perhaps express your concerns to the seller and see if they agree to a cancellation.

[phorum_junkie*]

Even if ebay did give you an unpaid item strike it would almost certainly be overturned if you contacted them and told them it was a pick up item that turned out to be not as described when you went to collect it.

[tonalidesigns]

A possible unpaid item strike vs handing over money for something that might not work and may be unsafe???? 

No-brainer really (especially as one strike isn't a problem and can probably be overturned).