Melissa Boyd
Make sure you send the bike only to the address that's on the Paypal
account; don't let them give you a different address for shipping. Send by a
shipping method that requires a signature, and will provide you some proof
of delivery.
If the buyer claims they never received your shipment, they can file a claim
and get their money back from Paypal (who will take it back from your
account). You would need to provide some proof of delivery to counter the
claim. Remember that Paypal provides very good protection for the buyer,
too, and that he may be worried that you are going to take his money and
then not ship.
Melissa
On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 11:46 AM, Like toPedal wrote:
> get the money in the paypal account AND out of paypal into your bank
> account before you ship it.
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Dennis Veatch
> *To:* obra@list.obra.org
> *Sent:* Tue, October 27, 2009 11:41:13 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [OBRA Chat] craigslist bike scam
>
> >From your info I'd say it's legit. Paypal is very reputable and offers a
> LOT of buyer/seller protection. I've had the same situation multiple times
> and will only go through Paypal for any person to person sale/purchase
> online. I've used Paypal with OBRA and Craigslist members shipping
> anything
> from $500 used forks to $20 derailleurs throughout the states. Shipping a
> bike to NYC may be pushing $100 USPS using a free bike box from a bike shop
> (performance/bike gallery). It may be over length/girth using UPS or
> FedEx.
> It'll take you time and hassle (ie. handling). Get the money in your
> Paypal
> account first and then ship it.
> I've also had broken English responses asking about using military cargo
> shipping from Billy in Paraguay. Couldn't give me a straight answer to any
> of my questions and didn't understand that I wouldn't ship till 6 weeks
> after receipt of money and clearing of funds. I told him to get lost. The
> fact that he wants to see pictures is reaffirming if anything. This
> economy
> doesn't lend to selling things quickly or getting good leads on buyers.
>
>
> Message: 34
> From: "Chris Alling"
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] craigslist bike scam
>
> Okay I am trying to sell a bike on craigslist and somebody in NYC wants to
> buy it. You know the story really wants it take some additional pictures
> showing all components blah blah blah. I tell him that I will only accept
> cash. He says what about paypal he will pay all shipping and handling.
>
> Is this a doable deal or should I just write it off and tell him to get
> lost
> unless he can show me the green. So far that is what I have told him.
>
> Thanks
> Chris
>
>
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