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Old 10-03-2011, 06:59 PM
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I have someone wanting to buy my car on saturday and pay by Paypal.

Is this safe as it is for £9,000. Also will it cost me anything to withdraw etc.

I am not familiar with Paypal so will be using my girlfriends account. Any advise would be appreciated.

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Old 10-03-2011, 07:04 PM
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Can of worms.
Huge charges.
Can be charged back at a later date.
Cash...!
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You would have to be mad to do that.

Even if it was legitimate, I would still want £9,000 cash in hand. Not worth any risk.
Old 10-03-2011, 07:06 PM
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dont think id let someone pay 9k on paypal, buy the time he`s got your car and got home he can cancel the payment, you try trace him through his "girlfriends" account that no longer is there! I wouldnt trust that fella! cash in £20`s and loads of £50`s id like to see.!
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i wouldnt risk it either mate although paypal is reasonably safe id want hard cash in m hand!
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Fuck that mate!!
Old 10-03-2011, 07:12 PM
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there a bit of a scam thing goin on with it atm, people buy cars and put a note like goods awaited (but they can leave it black too) and day item wasnt delivered and get a free car

no way would i want the fees off 9k too!!
Old 10-03-2011, 07:15 PM
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what you can do is get payment confirmed when you hand over the documents etc. then he can't dispute having paid.
although the 2% charge to withdraw will hit you.
Old 10-03-2011, 07:18 PM
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Think i'll leave it and just take cash or nothing.

Cheers for the help!
Old 10-03-2011, 07:20 PM
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cash or cheque and don't release till payment cleared!
Old 10-03-2011, 07:22 PM
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cash or cheque
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Cash or bankers draft, Make sure draft clears before releasing car too...
Old 10-03-2011, 08:39 PM
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cash or fook off matey thats my motto, wont take any chances too many dodgy fookers around
Old 10-03-2011, 08:47 PM
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have u got a bmw m3 for sale i have my sierra cosworth up for sale been getting emails from some one called grant is that you
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i wouldn't take paypal
Old 11-03-2011, 10:38 AM
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no fucking chance
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Cash or you'll find another buyer id say.
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