eBay buyer wants to pay for shed via PayPal
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So I put up one of our shed runner on eBay for a quick auction, it had a bit of T and T so I was happy as long as I get more then scrap value.
So result I thought it went for £500 the guy has good feedback and he is local.
Now the fishy (to me) bit, he only uses texting, says he can't pickup phone at work, fair enough, we arrange collection for today. So I now get a text saying he only can pay via PayPal, as he can't get 500 out in one go and he doesn't feel comfortable paying cash.
Is this some sort of scam I'm not aware of?
So result I thought it went for £500 the guy has good feedback and he is local.
Now the fishy (to me) bit, he only uses texting, says he can't pickup phone at work, fair enough, we arrange collection for today. So I now get a text saying he only can pay via PayPal, as he can't get 500 out in one go and he doesn't feel comfortable paying cash.
Is this some sort of scam I'm not aware of?
Could be he doesn't have cash in his debit account but can pay by credit card. Not a bad idea if you are short on money and need a car quickly.
Sadly I think ebay rules state you have to accept paypal nowadays, so the chap seems within his rights to want use it but I understand your concerns!
Sadly I think ebay rules state you have to accept paypal nowadays, so the chap seems within his rights to want use it but I understand your concerns!
Your kidding! So no protection at all for buyer? So I'm screwed
DavidY said:
Possibly...
He collects car, then a few days later files a PayPal dispute, as usual PayPal will side with the buyer, you have no car and no money
But....
He could be genuine
I'd make him pay cash (give him a couple of days) or re-list it with a non-paying bidder complaint.
He collects car, then a few days later files a PayPal dispute, as usual PayPal will side with the buyer, you have no car and no money
But....
He could be genuine
I'd make him pay cash (give him a couple of days) or re-list it with a non-paying bidder complaint.
There is no way on earth I would accept Paypal for a car, all it takes is for one tiny nggle to annoy the buyer and you can guarantee a dispute will be raised, cash only, no exceptions.
The buyer can draw the cash out with a PayPal access card (if he has one)
I would let the buyer know that PayPal is not acceptable, cash on collection only, believe me it is not worth the pain otherwise
The buyer can draw the cash out with a PayPal access card (if he has one)
I would let the buyer know that PayPal is not acceptable, cash on collection only, believe me it is not worth the pain otherwise
Sir Bagalot said:
From memory paypal works differently with cars. You can't do a 'I didn't receive' etc. However you could use a dodgy credit card and get a chargeback.
For £500 quid I wouldn't chance it. Cash only. Don't all bank cards have £500 max daily limit? Online transfer?
Think mine is still £350 max daily - I know I couldn't get £500 out a few days ago paying for a car!For £500 quid I wouldn't chance it. Cash only. Don't all bank cards have £500 max daily limit? Online transfer?
Online transfer is the answer, what possible reason can he have for not agreeing to that?!
clunkbox said:
Could be he doesn't have cash in his debit account but can pay by credit card. Not a bad idea if you are short on money and need a car quickly.
Sadly I think ebay rules state you have to accept paypal nowadays, so the chap seems within his rights to want use it but I understand your concerns!
Not on Motors. Sadly I think ebay rules state you have to accept paypal nowadays, so the chap seems within his rights to want use it but I understand your concerns!
You don;t have to take paypal on cars as you can tick the box the remove it as a payment method. I certainly would not take anything other than cash for a car of that value. As well as the fact paypal will charge you a fortune to receive the cash i'd be far too wary of falling victim to the sheer number of scams that go on related to it!
Could he not do a bank transfer instead?
Could he not do a bank transfer instead?
There's a very simple rule for sellers with PayPal.
Never, ever accept payment by PayPal unless the item is being sent by a recorded delivery service. This could be a courier or RM "Signed For" services, but absolutely no method that does not have an official proof of delivery. I've heard of cases where a document signed by the buyer to indicate they accept the item as described and have collected it is not deemed sufficient proof by PayPal, and they can still refund the buyer.
If the guy refuses to pay by PayPal when you specifically stated cash on collection only, he can f
k off.
eBay do not mandate paying by PayPal for collection items, as far as I am aware, and certainly not on the Motors section
Bear in mind PayPal fees are 4%, and eBay final value fees are 10%. When taking cash on collection you can do a Cancel Transaction via eBay, still both leave each other positive feedback, but pay no fees.
EFA - Final value fees aren't always that much on cars, actually, but the point about them still stands!
Never, ever accept payment by PayPal unless the item is being sent by a recorded delivery service. This could be a courier or RM "Signed For" services, but absolutely no method that does not have an official proof of delivery. I've heard of cases where a document signed by the buyer to indicate they accept the item as described and have collected it is not deemed sufficient proof by PayPal, and they can still refund the buyer.
If the guy refuses to pay by PayPal when you specifically stated cash on collection only, he can f
k off.eBay do not mandate paying by PayPal for collection items, as far as I am aware, and certainly not on the Motors section
Bear in mind PayPal fees are 4%, and eBay final value fees are 10%. When taking cash on collection you can do a Cancel Transaction via eBay, still both leave each other positive feedback, but pay no fees.
EFA - Final value fees aren't always that much on cars, actually, but the point about them still stands!
Edited by McSam on Thursday 11th October 11:51
Nope, no way. Not for a collection item. You won't have a leg to stand on if he files a dispute. Which there is a 99.99% chance that he will.
What plank bids on a £500 shed and then says that they haven't got access to cash?
Any real world person would have the reddies.
This guy willl moan about lacquer peel, dust inbetween the handbrake lever, and non main dealer FSH and file a dispute on a shed.
Already the guy sounds like a tt.
Walk away!
What plank bids on a £500 shed and then says that they haven't got access to cash?
Any real world person would have the reddies.
This guy willl moan about lacquer peel, dust inbetween the handbrake lever, and non main dealer FSH and file a dispute on a shed.
Already the guy sounds like a t
t.Walk away!
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