Safest way to sell a watch ?
Discussion
I have decided to sell one of my small collection due to lack of wrist time.
I've had an offer on the watch, lower than I'd accept to be honest, however I was wondering about the safest way to transfer funds etc once a price had been agreed.
I've had an e-mail along the lines of "love the watch, am interested, would you take '£ XXXX' for a quick sale. Can do an instant bank transfer if interested". I have responded by e-mail (as no contact number was given) by saying the offer was a bit low but I am open to negotiation and requesting the potential buyer contact me on the number in the ad.
All seems genuine enough, but has got me thinking. I don't have a paypal account, so what would be the safest way to proceed negotiations ?
Not sold anything of value over the 'net before, the car I sold was face to face after initial contact from PH classifieds.
Any tips on avoiding scammers / best way to transact etc ?
Cheers
Simon
eta - this is in no way intended to be seen as an attempt to advertise on the forum. Just a genuine concern of mine as a bit of a newbie to selling on 'tinterweb'.
I've had an offer on the watch, lower than I'd accept to be honest, however I was wondering about the safest way to transfer funds etc once a price had been agreed.
I've had an e-mail along the lines of "love the watch, am interested, would you take '£ XXXX' for a quick sale. Can do an instant bank transfer if interested". I have responded by e-mail (as no contact number was given) by saying the offer was a bit low but I am open to negotiation and requesting the potential buyer contact me on the number in the ad.
All seems genuine enough, but has got me thinking. I don't have a paypal account, so what would be the safest way to proceed negotiations ?
Not sold anything of value over the 'net before, the car I sold was face to face after initial contact from PH classifieds.
Any tips on avoiding scammers / best way to transact etc ?
Cheers
Simon
eta - this is in no way intended to be seen as an attempt to advertise on the forum. Just a genuine concern of mine as a bit of a newbie to selling on 'tinterweb'.
Edited by Mr MoJo on Tuesday 9th February 09:29
Bank transfer/BACS/CHAPS is always favourite IMHO, unless you can meet face to face at the bank to pay cash in. I never understand people not wanting to give their bank details to a stranger, when the sort and account numbers are printed on your cheque book.
I'd take a bank transfer over Paypal every time.
I'd take a bank transfer over Paypal every time.
Edited by benny.c on Tuesday 9th February 10:28
benny.c said:
Bank transfer/BACS/CHAPS is always favourite IMHO, unless you can meet face to face at the bank to pay cash in. I never understand people not wanting to give their bank details to a stranger, when the sort and account numbers are printed on your cheque book.
I'd take a bank transfer over Paypal every time.
Fair comment I'd take a bank transfer over Paypal every time.
Edited by benny.c on Tuesday 9th February 10:28
It depends on where the buyer found your advert. When selling and buying on somewhere like TZ then I have no problem in giving out my account details. (I have a separate 'toy' fund that I use so I always know how much is in there)
My favourite way to deal, especially when buying/selling watches is to meet face to face and deal in cash. That way everyone is happy and it is always fun to meet fellow enthusiasts.
Chris
My favourite way to deal, especially when buying/selling watches is to meet face to face and deal in cash. That way everyone is happy and it is always fun to meet fellow enthusiasts.
Chris
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