tesmith2112 0 Posted March 26, 2011 I have an opportunity to sell severals watches to an individual in other state. Obviously I wouldn't ship the watches until I received the funds. If he pays me via Paypal, what's to prevent him from disputing the transaction and getting his money back? What ways can I ensure this will not happen? I do not want him to have my address, so he cant send a bank note or cash to me direct. I guess I'm trying to figure out the best to to protect myself. I appreciate any advise. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted March 26, 2011 Why dont you just use bank transfer? Or try using "send money as gift" as a paypal option. If it is available, advise him to use that option, this should prevent him from getting his money back. In some countries (like where I live) this is not a possible option. And don't forget: NEVER write anything about "reps" or watch names in paypal! BTW: I made my first rep-watch deal with ebay If you need further information, feel free to pm me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tesmith2112 0 Posted March 27, 2011 Thank you powderfreak! The gift option sounds good. I guess it would be hard to dispute a gift... I'll get on Paypal's website and do some dispute research. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted March 27, 2011 On the other hand if I was the buyer I would refuse to send the money as a gift, as he would lose any protections though PP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted March 27, 2011 Paypal does an eCheque thing, I think? I think that means they can't chargeback? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted March 27, 2011 Why should the buyer trust you any more than you trust him? Seems like more buyers get screwed in this than the sellers. Assuming this transaction is from the forum and if you're that paranoid, maybe you should be selling somewhere else, like Craig's list. That's the whole point of having these forums. So we can meet and get to know each other and be comfortable dealing with each other. If it's to a perfect stranger............There is no easy answer because neither one of you are going to have any trust in the other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted March 27, 2011 Tell said buyer to register here and post to 100 USEFUL posts and feel them out. Trust is earned not given! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wat44 0 Posted March 27, 2011 Mike, Im nowhere NEAR 100 useful posts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted March 27, 2011 Mike, Im nowhere NEAR 100 useful posts! Me neither, lol. I have 5 posts about rep watches and 1162 of porn and jokes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted March 27, 2011 I have 5 posts about rep watches and 1162 of porn and jokes... Same here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tesmith2112 0 Posted March 27, 2011 Why should the buyer trust you any more than you trust him? Seems like more buyers get screwed in this than the sellers. Assuming this transaction is from the forum and if you're that paranoid, maybe you should be selling somewhere else, like Craig's list. That's the whole point of having these forums. So we can meet and get to know each other and be comfortable dealing with each other. If it's to a perfect stranger............There is no easy answer because neither one of you are going to have any trust in the other. This is a stranger, sort of. Friend of a friend of a friend deal. If it were this forum I wouldn't worry a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwc 1 Posted March 27, 2011 I agree with OP. I stopped selling on ebay (3400+ pos, 100% fb) 'cos I hate, abhor, loathe the dreaded PayPal. Why should I have to accept it? Buyers have FAR too much power, and PP nearly always sides with them anyway. I liked cheques (checks to our non-UK cousins), never a problem. Stick to your guns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted March 27, 2011 Reference a few of these posts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted March 27, 2011 Does the guy have an eBay account? Do you? Sometimes I give my ebay account name as a reference, tell them to pm me on eBay if they want, I will confirm account is mine. I have done this for off-eBay off-forum transactions (ads through paper), to establish trust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jameo210369 0 Posted March 27, 2011 Buying and selling is all about trust, if you sell to this guy you do not have to refund until you have received the items back. If they are not as you sent them tell PAYPAL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted March 28, 2011 i will tell you what you NEED to hear, and why you posted this thread. DO NOT SELL TO THIS PERSON. there, that's what you were looking for. i really feel like you were looking for someone to just tell you no, but everyone tap danced around it. OR, sell them to your friend, and let him/her deal with ANYTHING POST SALE. and WAT44, you are a noob, i wouldn't sell anything to you. powderfreak and balad, you both have 5 USELESS posts, and 1162 USEFUL posts! get it right!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
