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OKCwhiteKnight · 01-02-2013, 05:50 PM

Did a quick search for this subject and didn't find anything.My question is for those of you who have bought and/or sold items to/from individuals in a private sale. How did you structure the deal? All up front? Half at shipment then half receiving? for example. Of course I am referring to the more expensive items.

Smart Line · 01-02-2013, 05:54 PM

All up front VIA pay pal so both parties have a resource if something goes wrong.

Rhyder · 01-02-2013, 05:55 PM

through Paypal, which goes through my credit card. its guaranteed then. I don't do the gift though, if they don't want to pay the 3 % and I think its worth the extra Ill add 3% to my payment. So I pay all up front.

tjk_art · 01-02-2013, 05:58 PM

I always require full up front.

The only exception is if it's over $500 for something I am making, and won't have completed for a few weeks. In that case, I only ask for the cost of materials up front, and the rest before I ship. That way if they back out I get the materials for free, and they aren't out full price until closer to getting the product.

tramtwo · 01-02-2013, 06:01 PM

Check to see how long they have been a member and how active they are. I have had nothing but good results. I always pay up front. I have sent items twice with deferred payment but only to established and respected members. Paypal.

sspolo · 01-02-2013, 10:34 PM

thahemp · 01-02-2013, 10:47 PM

All up front. Agree to the price via PM. Make sure you have the sale. Exchange paypal/shipping info. Wait for payment to show up in Paypal. Ship promptly, always keeping quick communication. You won't have any problems that can't be worked out. You've always got The Stig if sheet hits the fan

And PLEASE use the itrader system. I feel like it is under-utilized.

rush2112 · 01-02-2013, 10:49 PM

just dont order a calander

MBS · 01-02-2013, 11:03 PM

Paypal, never do gift, Just bought a set of Rotors and Pads from another member, everything went great. Anything else but Paypal and i wouldnt do it

thahemp · 01-02-2013, 11:29 PM

Every member I've ever bought from on here has been great. 9/10, the community will tear someone apart that doesn't look trustworthy before you even read the thread.

Dznts · 01-03-2013, 12:16 AM

Every member I have bought from here on C5 have been great to do business with !

OKCwhiteKnight · 01-03-2013, 10:45 AM

What about something like wheels,sc,etc. Would not be comfortable sending thousands upfront.What about sending shipping $,then half when receiving a trk#,balance when receiving item? Trust/risk goes both ways.

blazzin1 · 01-03-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by OKCwhiteKnight

What about something like wheels,sc,etc. Would not be comfortable sending thousands upfront.What about sending shipping $,then half when receiving a trk#,balance when receiving item? Trust/risk goes both ways.

In my opinion, if you're not comfortable enough with the purchase to send the whole amount, then you shouldn't buy it in the first place. If that's the case, buy brand new from a vendor. In the case of a private party transaction, the seller should provide adequate pictures and a honest description for you to evaluate the item and determine its condition. If that's not what you receive then you should be able to work out some sort of deal, or return of purchase with the seller. PayPal is a good form of protection in case of a bad transaction, but I've never had to use it on Camaro5, good bunch of folks around here....for the most part!!!

TSSUNAMI · 01-04-2013, 12:47 PM

Just remember "buyer beware" sellers too!

Before a transaction I check the seller's post count. If they're brand new I am obviously a little bit more cautious. Also, you can check their iTrader rating by clicking on their user profile.

I also use paypal exclusively unless I am able to meet with the buyer/seller in person. As mentioned before, it gives BOTH of you a security measure if things don't go quite right.

So far, every item that I've purchased from forum members has required full payment up front.

01-02-2013, 05:50 PM	#1
OKCwhiteKnight Drives: 2010 2LT RS Camaro 2015 Colorado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 725	Buying and Selling Did a quick search for this subject and didn't find anything.My question is for those of you who have bought and/or sold items to/from individuals in a private sale. How did you structure the deal? All up front? Half at shipment then half receiving? for example. Of course I am referring to the more expensive items.

01-02-2013, 05:55 PM	#3
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	through Paypal, which goes through my credit card. its guaranteed then. I don't do the gift though, if they don't want to pay the 3 % and I think its worth the extra Ill add 3% to my payment. So I pay all up front. Last edited by Rhyder; 01-02-2013 at 07:13 PM.

01-02-2013, 10:34 PM	#6
sspolo Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 562	Bump

01-02-2013, 10:47 PM	#7
thahemp Geek Drives: 2012 Black LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 4,343 View My Garage	All up front. Agree to the price via PM. Make sure you have the sale. Exchange paypal/shipping info. Wait for payment to show up in Paypal. Ship promptly, always keeping quick communication. You won't have any problems that can't be worked out. You've always got The Stig if sheet hits the fan And PLEASE use the itrader system. I feel like it is under-utilized. __________________ 01000111011011110110111101100100001000000110110001 11010101100011011010110010000001110111011010010111 01000110100000100000011101000110100001101001011100 110010000001101111011011100110010100100001 x = ac97968bd3df8f968c8cd3df998a9c94d3df9c8a918bd3df9c 909c94df8c8a9c949a8dd3df92908b979a8ddf998a9c949a8d d3df8b968b8cd1 x = ~x

01-02-2013, 11:29 PM	#10
thahemp Geek Drives: 2012 Black LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 4,343 View My Garage	Every member I've ever bought from on here has been great. 9/10, the community will tear someone apart that doesn't look trustworthy before you even read the thread. __________________ 01000111011011110110111101100100001000000110110001 11010101100011011010110010000001110111011010010111 01000110100000100000011101000110100001101001011100 110010000001101111011011100110010100100001 x = ac97968bd3df8f968c8cd3df998a9c94d3df9c8a918bd3df9c 909c94df8c8a9c949a8dd3df92908b979a8ddf998a9c949a8d d3df8b968b8cd1 x = ~x

01-02-2013, 05:54 PM	#2
Smart Line Drives: 2011 Blue1SSRS 623RWHP, 02 vette Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 1,308	All up front VIA pay pal so both parties have a resource if something goes wrong.

01-02-2013, 05:58 PM	#4
tjk_art Drives: 2010 Join Date: May 2010 Location: US Posts: 1,661	I always require full up front. The only exception is if it's over $500 for something I am making, and won't have completed for a few weeks. In that case, I only ask for the cost of materials up front, and the rest before I ship. That way if they back out I get the materials for free, and they aren't out full price until closer to getting the product.

01-02-2013, 06:01 PM	#5
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Check to see how long they have been a member and how active they are. I have had nothing but good results. I always pay up front. I have sent items twice with deferred payment but only to established and respected members. Paypal.

01-02-2013, 10:49 PM	#8
rush2112 Drives: 2013 2LT Auto CRM. 2009 night train Join Date: May 2009 Location: DE Posts: 240 View My Garage	just dont order a calander

01-02-2013, 11:03 PM	#9
MBS Drives: 2010 rs 2lt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,497	Paypal, never do gift, Just bought a set of Rotors and Pads from another member, everything went great. Anything else but Paypal and i wouldnt do it

01-03-2013, 12:16 AM	#11
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	Every member I have bought from here on C5 have been great to do business with ! __________________

01-03-2013, 10:45 AM	#12
OKCwhiteKnight Drives: 2010 2LT RS Camaro 2015 Colorado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 725	What about something like wheels,sc,etc. Would not be comfortable sending thousands upfront.What about sending shipping $,then half when receiving a trk#,balance when receiving item? Trust/risk goes both ways.

01-04-2013, 12:47 PM	#14
TSSUNAMI It was ninety nine cents! Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,714 View My Garage	Just remember "buyer beware" sellers too! Before a transaction I check the seller's post count. If they're brand new I am obviously a little bit more cautious. Also, you can check their iTrader rating by clicking on their user profile. I also use paypal exclusively unless I am able to meet with the buyer/seller in person. As mentioned before, it gives BOTH of you a security measure if things don't go quite right. So far, every item that I've purchased from forum members has required full payment up front. __________________ My Build Thread