What would you say to this?

[BunjeesPiggiesPoochins]

I had a buyer (complete local stranger) come collect an item today and when he had got back to work, he left me an email saying 'he would have stopped for a drink, but had to get back to work'

LOL I dont know if thats cheeky saying that or not LOL! I would certainly feel uncomfortable!

Hes also interested in other items I have, but what if the next time he collects he does stop for a drink. Am I right to be afraid or should I tell him I dont have time?

Or is this just being polite, to offer him a drink?

If a buyer has ever brought off you before, would you offer them a drink?

I dont know what to do, so please help

[seaemelle]

The only time I've had a buyer collect from me I had the item ready and waiting and left the buyer on the doorstep while I got it and passed it to her. She checked it and departed.

I suppose it depends on the size of the item being sold (items of furniture being the obvious, but not only, exception!). Generally I would not even invite a buyer into my house let alone offer them a drink!

[rainbowcraft]

I NEVER invite people in! They get their item on the doorstep!

[BunjeesPiggiesPoochins]

The buyer was VERY handsome and friendly lol!

I left them on the doorstep when I dealt with them, they only won a small item that fits in the hand, not a large fridge! lol

Maybe he was just being friendly? I dont know, but I am a bit worried!

[emma5721]

I had a buyer (complete local stranger) come collect an item today and when he had got back to work, he left me an email saying 'he would have stopped for a drink, but had to get back to work'

LOL I dont know if thats cheeky saying that or not LOL! I would certainly feel uncomfortable!

Hes also interested in other items I have, but what if the next time he collects he does stop for a drink. Am I right to be afraid or should I tell him I dont have time?

Or is this just being polite, to offer him a drink?

If a buyer has ever brought off you before, would you offer them a drink?

I dont know what to do, so please help

wants a drink with you or whatever and sounds like you do too

dont do it without others company

[blufairy]

IT'S YOUR CALL at the end of the day lorraine.

I have been asked many times for peeps to come and collect.
Meet and pass goods etc. I always said NO.

One guy took no notice and came anyway FOUR times. To deliver 3 items ( 2 blues tops and a fila beanie hat ) & to check all was ok.

EVEN THOUGH I SAID NO!!! & paid for p&p ... he said as he was local.

Anyway, he posted 1 thing to wrong door, caused a whole heap of chaos and so i was rather pi**ed off to say the least.

Im sure he just thought he was being a good seller ?
I thought he was a CHEEKY FE*K

A couple asked to meet in a pub / town etc.

HELLO .... I DONT THINK SO.

But ... has to be your call @ the end of the day.
What does your instinct tell you ? LISTEN TO THAT.

[funky_fudge_factory]

I NEVER invite people in! They get their item on the doorstep!

Ditto !! Apart from Lady_I

[happynites]

wants a drink with you or whatever and sounds like you do too

dont do it without others company

Don't do what without others company???????

What are you suggesting and how mamy would you suggest as a minimum?

[happynites]

Being serious, I would not invite any stranger in to my house if I was alone.
However, my whips and chains do make me feel safer and scare off most callers.

Due to the nature of my goods I would never agree to buyers collecting. I did have one guy want to collect his autostroker but I refused. He then asked if I would meet him in a pub. I still refused.

[cutpricegoodies]

they only won a small item that fits in the hand

Sounds a bit suspect wanting to collect it to me, I would be wary of anybody who wanted to collect something which could have easily and cheaply been posted.