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Sounds like you had a decent seller there, but there are some rogues on ebay.

We sold a Volvo S80 via Ebay - the buyer paid by paypal, BUT, being nice & honest, we collected him from the train station (not knowing he'd paid), & waited until he'd inspected the car & was happy to take it before I accepted the transfer of funds & waited until the transfer was complete before handing over the keys - that's where Paypal really works - no waiting for cheques to clear, thus no refunding hassle if the sale doesn't complete.  We even offered him use of our internet connection to make the payment if happy with the car - guess it all comes down to honesty.  Having said all that, as yet, never had a problem with ebay & always use paypal - my opinion is if they won't take paypal, I won't buy as it offers some degree of protection & is free for buyers to use.

Quote: Originally posted by amandajlay on 29/4/2009

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Sounds like you had a decent seller there, but there are some rogues on ebay.

We sold a Volvo S80 via Ebay - the buyer paid by paypal, BUT, being nice & honest, we collected him from the train station (not knowing he'd paid), & waited until he'd inspected the car & was happy to take it before I accepted the transfer of funds & waited until the transfer was complete before handing over the keys - that's where Paypal really works - no waiting for cheques to clear, thus no refunding hassle if the sale doesn't complete.  We even offered him use of our internet connection to make the payment if happy with the car - guess it all comes down to honesty.  Having said all that, as yet, never had a problem with ebay & always use paypal - my opinion is if they won't take paypal, I won't buy as it offers some degree of protection & is free for buyers to use.

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