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ChapinBusDude
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 Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:35 am Post subject: Etiquette Question |
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| If I want to sell something for cash and then ship it to the buyer. Do I trust the buyer and ship it first then wait/hope for the cash payment to come? Or do I require the buyer to send the cash or certified check and then ship the part. I think the right answer is to use paypal but I don't have that right now and don't really want it. |
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:54 am Post subject: Re: Etiquette Question |
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| Q-Dog wrote: |
| Send the part when they payment clears. |
X2... NEVER ship the part without payment first.
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ChapinBusDude
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| Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:59 am Post subject: Re: Etiquette Question |
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Glenn 
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| Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 11:03 am Post subject: Re: Etiquette Question |
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USPS postal money order. It protects both since if it's bad they go after the buyer and if you don't send it it's mail fraud.
Only ship insured with a tracking number.
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heimlich
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| Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:10 pm Post subject: Re: Etiquette Question |
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You can validate money orders when you receive them. There is usually a number on them you can call. Ask the person on the other end to validate it. They can tell you if it has been cashed. It's not 100% but it helps.
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EverettB
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| Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: Etiquette Question |
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Yes, the buyer has to trust YOU.
You accept payment and ship when you get payment.
USPS money orders are good if you want cash as you can go to the post office and get the cash before sending it.
Assuming it's not too much as the post offices here never seem to have much cash on hand...
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ChapinBusDude
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| Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: Etiquette Question |
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| I really appreciate the responses! |
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helowrench
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| Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 9:24 pm Post subject: Re: Etiquette Question |
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| Glenn wrote: |
USPS postal money order. It protects both since if it's bad they go after the buyer and if you don't send it it's mail fraud.
Only ship insured with a tracking number. |
+1
This is the correct answer if both parties are in the US.
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andk5591
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| Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:50 am Post subject: Re: Etiquette Question |
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Set up Paypal and then close it after the transaction if its a substantial amount...Not a big deal to do.
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panicman
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| Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 4:01 pm Post subject: Re: Etiquette Question |
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I’d also recommend using the buyer/seller feedback data on this site. I always check before I buy or sell anything, and I always leave feedback on how the purchase or sale went. I’ve had good luck and have always been able to leave positive feedback.
And when someone is trusting you after sending cash or making payment, be a good seller; answer emails quickly, and provide the tracking number immediately once you’ve shipped.
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ChapinBusDude
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| Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Etiquette Question |
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| Some excellent idea(s)! |
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andk5591
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| Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 10:55 am Post subject: Re: Etiquette Question |
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| panicman wrote: |
I’d also recommend using the buyer/seller feedback data on this site. I always check before I buy or sell anything, and I always leave feedback on how the purchase or sale went. I’ve had good luck and have always been able to leave positive feedback.
And when someone is trusting you after sending cash or making payment, be a good seller; answer emails quickly, and provide the tracking number immediately once you’ve shipped. |
Great comment and I do this if its on here...I take a look at some of their posts and see if they seem like an ass or not...
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pyrOman
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 7:32 am Post subject: Re: Etiquette Question |
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I do not do paypal!!! 
Either buying or selling. Rarely do I use personal checks, again, buying or selling, unless it is agreed upon, normally money orders. Don't have a problem sending a money order to the seller and waiting for the item to come to me. Same as when I'm selling. Get the money order and ship the item. 
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ZENVWDRIVER
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 5:48 pm Post subject: Re: Etiquette Question |
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| If I want to sell something for cash and then ship it to the buyer. Do I trust the buyer and ship it first then wait/hope for the cash payment to come? Or do I require the buyer to send the cash or certified check and then ship the part. I think the right answer is to use paypal but I don't have that right now and don't really want it. |
I don't like paypal either and have never used it... always ask for a money order or cash... Rarely will anyone send cash though. 99% of the time, I wait for the funds to arrive, before shipping. I do have it packed and labeled before the funds arrive... I then advise it was received and when shipped with a tracking number.
Some times, but seldom a buyer tells me he really needs the part i'm selling real bad and if it is for an amount, I wouldn't mind loosing, because he never pays , I send it first... I have only been screwed a few times.
Always read the seller feedback. It'll give you a good idea what kind'a person you're dealing with.
I only deal with Samba members in the USA... never over seas
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OB Bus
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 10:42 pm Post subject: Re: Etiquette Question |
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Sorry for all that "never use Paypal".
If a seller does not take Paypal I do not buy the item. Period. Same for selling....my ads here (and on eBay) say "Paypal only".
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heimlich
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| Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: Etiquette Question |
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For large purchases you can agree to an escrow. The buyer puts the money in an escrow. When the buyer receives it the escrow is released. It can cost a bit of money for it.
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