Hello all,

Quick question for anyone in the know!!

I've won an auction for a new laptop on ebay. It's a private sale and the seller is VERY local to me. (Within 15 minutes drive)

I have asked if I may pick up the product so that I can ensure it is a genuine sale and also check it is perfect as desribed.

The seller has responded that he won't allow ANY visitors to his house and will only accept a postal cheque and then will send me the laptop in the post!

I have replied and offered to meet him somewhere mutually agreeable so as not to disturb him at home (perhaps he has young family) and again he refuses to meet me.

His argument is he has good feedback (60 +ve feedback) and thus is a reputable seller. I've had a look and all the previous items have been in the price range of 50 p to £10 that he has sold so I'm wary of buying a laptop from him!

What are you thoughts on this and would I be foolish to send him a cheque! Am I in the wrong in wanting to check the laptop over before I buy??

Thanks for any replies!!