Local pick up not offered but buyer wants to pick up

[nannabear2010]

Hi I have a buyer who has informed me they want to pick up item. No contact was made before buying item about this and it is not convenient for me aas I have to work. What do I do?

[davewil1964]

I offer pickup but nobody comes to my place. I drive for a living and can deliver just about anywhere in the city.

I'm with most - either tell them politely you don't offer pickup, arrange to meet at a neutral location, or, better, tell them to come to your work.

[wickedfezplayer]

I used to allow pickups until I got a real weird dude come To my house.  I would never do it again. Just say sorry pickup is not an option and  tell them you will post as soon as payment oils made

[i-once-was-bump]

They might  get your address from the invoice so you can't hide it but be firm and tell them you do not offer pick up as an option.

Should any buyer, not just this one, want to, they can request your contact details from eBay and they will be emailed to them.

All up there is no way to hide such details and I am concerned that you think that you are anonymous if you sell on eBay.

Once you start selling and posting on the forums your ID will also come up in Google searches.

[calsof]

They might  get your address from the invoice so you can't hide it but be firm and tell them you do not offer pick up as an option.

Should any buyer, not just this one, want to, they can request your contact details from eBay and they will be emailed to them.

All up there is no way to hide such details and I am concerned that you think that you are anonymous if you sell on eBay.

Once you start selling and posting on the forums your ID will also come up in Google searches.

I use a PO Box - not sure how safe my details are but I've opted to have that on invoices and to show up for selling.

On the other hand, if I've spoken to somebody on the phone and they sound "normal" and sincere, I have allowed pickup on a couple of occasions.

[peternt2001]

I wouldnt allow pick up, if you unfortunately end up with a weirdo buyer, that for some reason isnt happy with the product then they have already been to your house, know where it is and what you look like. I dont think the majority of buyers are weirdo's but it only takes letting that one into your life and you could regret it for a long time.

[phorum_junkie*]

I wouldnt allow pick up, if you unfortunately end up with a weirdo buyer

Then we would be a match made in heaven :^O