Paying for private sale by Paypal
Discussion
Hi,
I know it's not recommended to take paypal payments for a car sale as buyer can cancel payment later.
But I'm considering buying a used car unseen on ebay. Buyer wants payment by paypal at end of auction, but before collection as I cannot collect for a couple of days.
From my point of view am I protected if it turns out dodgy? Looks mostly legit, but you can never be too sure.
Cheers
I know it's not recommended to take paypal payments for a car sale as buyer can cancel payment later.
But I'm considering buying a used car unseen on ebay. Buyer wants payment by paypal at end of auction, but before collection as I cannot collect for a couple of days.
From my point of view am I protected if it turns out dodgy? Looks mostly legit, but you can never be too sure.
Cheers
Unless the car is sold under "for spares or repair", I would imagine that you are protected under ebay buyer protection. I am unsure what protection (if any) that Paypal themselves offer on purchases. Another option would be to pay with a credit card if you can, as then I think you would be covered by both ebay and your credit card company should things go arse upwards...
Paypal's buyer protection specifically EXCLUDES car purchases.
https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/ua/useragree...
scroll down to subsection 4,a,iii
So as others say the only really safe way is as if you were a Seller, deposit via PP and balance once the vehicle is inspected.
ETA - It's never really been Ebays buyer / seller protection. It's always been Paypals, it's just something Ebay offer as part and parcel of using Paypal.
https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/ua/useragree...
scroll down to subsection 4,a,iii
So as others say the only really safe way is as if you were a Seller, deposit via PP and balance once the vehicle is inspected.
ETA - It's never really been Ebays buyer / seller protection. It's always been Paypals, it's just something Ebay offer as part and parcel of using Paypal.
Edited by 951TSE on Sunday 14th December 20:22
No, No, No!
Why risk it??
Just give the guy cash when you collect it!
If he gets stroppy over it just tell him you are think he's a scammer and that he can have cash on collection or you are walking away.
A friend of mine has just been ripped off for £400 via Paypal after buying a motorbike engine that was allegedly for sale. (advert was a 'Breaking for spares - email with what parts you want' type advert on ebay)
I told him not to and now he is £400 down and with no engine and a seller that is not responding to any more emails.
When will people learn??
Why risk it??
Just give the guy cash when you collect it!
If he gets stroppy over it just tell him you are think he's a scammer and that he can have cash on collection or you are walking away.
A friend of mine has just been ripped off for £400 via Paypal after buying a motorbike engine that was allegedly for sale. (advert was a 'Breaking for spares - email with what parts you want' type advert on ebay)
I told him not to and now he is £400 down and with no engine and a seller that is not responding to any more emails.
When will people learn??
As above.
You'll have to meet the seller to collect the car, so wait until that point before handing over *any* money. And trust your gut instinct, it's usually correct.
If he gets demonstrative about the deposit, walk away. He's asking a lot of you; firstly to trust him the vehicle is as described and worth the amount agreed; secondly that it's not going to implode 600 yards down the road and thirdly to pay a few hundred for an item you haven't seen in person.
Imagine if you get there and the car is not what's expected; he's already got a nice stash of your money and may try to wriggle out of returning all or some of it. 'Nah mate, I definitely did say non-refundable....'
You'll have to meet the seller to collect the car, so wait until that point before handing over *any* money. And trust your gut instinct, it's usually correct.
If he gets demonstrative about the deposit, walk away. He's asking a lot of you; firstly to trust him the vehicle is as described and worth the amount agreed; secondly that it's not going to implode 600 yards down the road and thirdly to pay a few hundred for an item you haven't seen in person.
Imagine if you get there and the car is not what's expected; he's already got a nice stash of your money and may try to wriggle out of returning all or some of it. 'Nah mate, I definitely did say non-refundable....'
STURBO said:
Hi,
I know it's not recommended to take paypal payments for a car sale as buyer can cancel payment later.
But I'm considering buying a used car unseen on ebay. Buyer wants payment by paypal at end of auction, but before collection as I cannot collect for a couple of days.
From my point of view am I protected if it turns out dodgy? Looks mostly legit, but you can never be too sure.
Cheers
2 days to collect seems a reasonable period, unless the listing was explicit about needing fast collection. I know it's not recommended to take paypal payments for a car sale as buyer can cancel payment later.
But I'm considering buying a used car unseen on ebay. Buyer wants payment by paypal at end of auction, but before collection as I cannot collect for a couple of days.
From my point of view am I protected if it turns out dodgy? Looks mostly legit, but you can never be too sure.
Cheers
Let him wait.
NinjaPower said:
No, No, No!
Why risk it??
Just give the guy cash when you collect it!
If he gets stroppy over it just tell him you are think he's a scammer and that he can have cash on collection or you are walking away.
A friend of mine has just been ripped off for £400 via Paypal after buying a motorbike engine that was allegedly for sale. (advert was a 'Breaking for spares - email with what parts you want' type advert on ebay)
I told him not to and now he is £400 down and with no engine and a seller that is not responding to any more emails.
When will people learn??
Surely your friend is going to get the money back, though - unless he did something foolish like going outside of ebay for the purchase, or sending the money as a gift.Why risk it??
Just give the guy cash when you collect it!
If he gets stroppy over it just tell him you are think he's a scammer and that he can have cash on collection or you are walking away.
A friend of mine has just been ripped off for £400 via Paypal after buying a motorbike engine that was allegedly for sale. (advert was a 'Breaking for spares - email with what parts you want' type advert on ebay)
I told him not to and now he is £400 down and with no engine and a seller that is not responding to any more emails.
When will people learn??
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