Potential buyer wants to view item in person

[njnrmarichen]

Hi - I've put a used bike on auction and a potential buyer wants to view it in person. What's the policy about this request? There were 5 photos included in the listing, thanks.

[enigmabear · Accepted solution]

I am not aware of a policy per se, a potential buyer has every right to ask to view an item before commiting to buy something,even if there are several photos

It is up to you if you allow them to or not 

[pruetrading · Accepted solution]

If you don't want to say no, a few options are
- have someone else home with you when the buyer comes
-meet somewhere neutral like a supermarket carpark or somewhere where that has CCTV
- if they want to take the bike for a test ride, make sure you get the payment first (or their drivers licence/car keys) in case they want to nick it. Let them know this before they come.

[njnrmarichen · Accepted solution]

Thanks,  this was helpful advice!

[njnrmarichen · Accepted solution]

Thank you, these were some sensible options!

[njnrmarichen]

Thanks, I'll make up my mind about that.

[njnrmarichen]

Thank you - these are some great options