Paying for private sale by Paypal

[STURBO]

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

[STURBO]

Hi,

Thanks everyone. It's going to be about £3k.

Does seem strange that they want it all by paypal as they'll have more fees that way.

I'll offer a deposit by paypal and walk away if that's not on.

Cheers

[STURBO]

OK, cheers everyone, not going to pay anything now up front.

Cheers.