Buying in the classifieds
loukir
Posts: 65
Just a quick question. I'm new on here, but am keen to buy my first 'proper' road bike after using a cyclo-cross to commute for the last year........ Have caught the roadie bug!
I have found a bike in classifieds Im very keen on and contacted the seller, who will sell. Problem arises that the bike is a long way away and the seller wants paying via BACS, would you go ahead with this? Or is it leaving myself open?
I have found a bike in classifieds Im very keen on and contacted the seller, who will sell. Problem arises that the bike is a long way away and the seller wants paying via BACS, would you go ahead with this? Or is it leaving myself open?
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Yes there is a risk associated as there is no protection like on ebay etc ... So you have to make a personal judgement.
I've bought many small items and done bank transfer with people on here and have had no problems what so ever. But anything big or expensive I would prob collect in person.
as far as I know. you can use pay pal but there will be fees if you want protection.0 -
loukir wrote:Just a quick question. I'm new on here, but am keen to buy my first 'proper' road bike after using a cyclo-cross to commute for the last year........ Have caught the roadie bug!
I have found a bike in classifieds Im very keen on and contacted the seller, who will sell. Problem arises that the bike is a long way away and the seller wants paying via BACS, would you go ahead with this? Or is it leaving myself open?
I wouldn't expect a problem if the seller has been on here a while and we 'know' him."There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world, t'would be a pity to damage yours."0 -
If the seller only has 1 or 2 posts I'd be cautious.More problems but still living....0
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yep you can click the "profile" button under their user name and see if they have sold before and how often they post etc ...0
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Cash on collection, or paypal gift via iPhone if all checked over and OK. I don't think I would order blind unless on eBay.0
