socks 32,253 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Can you be ripped off on PayPal ... I am trying to sell my truck and the person wNting to buy will only pay via PayPal ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,445 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Its safe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I'd ask him why he wants to use paypal. Could be something as simple as he could pay by credit card if he did and be covered if he had any problems with the truck. I'd still do a bit of checking though. And don't forget PP charge you a percentage too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted May 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 It's a scam ... When it smells like bullshit it usually is .............. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squab 2,875 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Not a truck I know but my daughter was trying to sell a brand new 3 piece suite,byer wanted to do pay pal but was a complete scam,like you she sniffed it out as a wrong un although I suspect many get caught out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacknife 2,005 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 PayPal is only safe for buyers Never allow anyone to pay by PayPal and collect the item Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 21,753 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I've never had a problem with PayPal buying or selling... As long as the funds are cleared and in your own bank before you release the item I don't see a problem... But I would ask him anyway... Could just be using a credit card as he hasn't got the cash. I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Dont do it. Little Joe was selling his bike. The guy wanted to go through paypal, pay a deposit, working away, out the country, blah blah blah... If he wanted it, he would have paid it straight away with paypal. Even tried getting them to arrange transport out of the country...You should give it to me on tick.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Dont do it. Little Joe was selling his bike. The guy wanted to go through paypal, pay a deposit, working away, out the country, blah blah blah... If he wanted it, he would have paid it straight away with paypal. Even tried getting them to arrange transport out of the country...You should give it to me on tick.... £50 a week for 3 weeks? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I use PayPal a ot, and I'd agree with Kanny. If he's collecting the truck, ask for cash. If not, don't release the goods until payment clears to your account. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beast 1,884 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 http://www.theguardian.com/money/2012/jan/27/is-paypal-safe-protection Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richie1984 191 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I wouldnt go through PayPal they take a percentage out of the money I got 3.40 deducted on a £100 last week when selling a trailer plus ebay want a percentage aswell.so if it's worth a couple of grand they get a good cut.plus the buyer is protected for 3 months so I he decided it's not up to scratch he can claim his money back. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted May 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Here are the emails I was sent ....... Great! please consider it sold as i am willing to pay your full asking price because i need to buy it for my cousin asap, i have read through the advert and i'm totally satisfied with it,sadly i would not be able to come personally to collect due to my hearing loss and me being in wheelchair. I would appreciate if you email me with more photos (if available) since i'm unable to see it in person. I have a courier agent that would help me to pick it up at your preferred location after you have received your money and i'll pay you via PayPal today. Where is the pick up location so that i can inform the courier agent about it now? OK,That's perfect.I've contacted the mover so I'm waiting for their response. Meanwhile you can send me your PayPal email and registered name so that i can send the money and choose a good time for the pick up after payment has been received.Just to clarify,how much should i send into your PayPal account?Awaiting you reply shortly. I'm sorry due to my health conditions I can only pay via PayPal as it is the only medium at which i can make Payment at the moment,i have limited access to cash and other payment methods and my bank details. You can set up a PayPal account at www.paypal.com it's very easy to set up within few minutes. Ok i can only make use my paypal account because have alot money in when i check my account balance for the transaction.Get back to me with paypal email account and registered name so that i will send the money instantly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyg 1,862 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Wouldn't touch it with a shitty stick mate. Bank transfer or cash! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 29,094 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 First instinct is normally right Ken, as soon as you smell it's dodgy don't do it.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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