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Old 20-09-2010, 02:21 PM   #1
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selling to over sea's buyers

i've got people in italy and the czech republic asking if i'd box the reeg up to send abroad. whats the best way to keep myself and the money for the bike safe if i sold to an international buyer?

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Old 20-09-2010, 02:30 PM   #2
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i've got people in italy and the czech republic asking if i'd box the reeg up to send abroad. whats the best way to keep myself and the money for the bike safe if i sold to an international buyer?

cheers
Safest way is to open up a second bank account (same card etc just a different holding account). Get the money paid into there, then withdraw it in cash, then post the bike. Cheques, paypal, bank transferes can all be revsersed/bounced. If you have it in your pocket in cash it cant get taken back.
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Old 20-09-2010, 02:35 PM   #3
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If you have it in your pocket in cash it cant get taken back.
Well...some people from Italy can make that happen too
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Old 20-09-2010, 02:37 PM   #4
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Safest way is to open up a second bank account (same card etc just a different holding account). Get the money paid into there, then withdraw it in cash, then post the bike. Cheques, paypal, bank transferes can all be revsersed/bounced. If you have it in your pocket in cash it cant get taken back.
see thats all a bit too much hassle with the amount of people watching the bike, paypal isnt 100% safe these days is it? even if i hold the bike until the money is cleared into my bank account?
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Old 20-09-2010, 02:44 PM   #5
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italy is notorious for scams.alot of ebay sellers will not post to italy.i wouldnt bother,keep the beast in the uk.
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Old 20-09-2010, 02:47 PM   #6
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italy is notorious for scams.alot of ebay sellers will not post to italy.i wouldnt bother,keep the beast in the uk.
nice one, its the fact that if it stays in the uk at least its within driving distance to turn up at their door. bit further to go abroad.

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Old 20-09-2010, 02:48 PM   #7
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nice one, its the fact that if it stays in the uk at least its within driving distance to turn up at their door. bit further to go abroad.

cheers for the info
personally i dont post abroad myself only uk.just not worth the hassle specially if its an expensive item.i just wouldnt risk it.also stay away from nigeria.
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Old 20-09-2010, 02:51 PM   #8
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personally i dont post abroad myself only uk.just not worth the hassle specially if its an expensive item.i just wouldnt risk it.also stay away from nigeria.
this is your baaaaaaaank

yeah if it was only a tenners worth then fine but not my pride and joy
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Old 20-09-2010, 03:23 PM   #9
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road trip
you get the cash they get the bike and you get a holiday aswell
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