Buying from member seller?

MrRuss · 03-15-2021, 06:18 PM

Hey forum,

What is the best acceptable way to buy from private members these days?
Haven't gone this route in years and might be (am) rusty.

Thx,
Russ

LT1ornothing · 03-15-2021, 07:09 PM

My best experiences have been dealing in cash and in person. Things start getting skewed with shipping intangibles and photos not matching products once inspected in person... in other words, be careful...

Aragorn · 03-15-2021, 07:48 PM

Every one asks for cash but it’s very dangerous. I ended up making a bank transfer once I saw and tested the car. It’s easier if you have an acct in the same bank as the seller.

Paintslinger16 · 03-15-2021, 08:15 PM

If you are talking parts from the forum? PayPal for goods and services.

Use some caution I would never buy anything from say a user that joined just today and his first thread is a for sale. I would also only buy from someone that is somewhat of a active user. Look at users other threads ask for eBay feedback etc. also beware of getting a IM from a user with friend that has that item, that’s a scam on other forums I frequent.
You only have protection if you use goods and services, friends and family and PayPal won’t help you and you also violated terms of use.

The last item I bought, I offered to reimburse the fee, once I got the part seller agreed and I followed through as soon as inspected the item.

Sorange · 03-15-2021, 08:51 PM

I bought my car from a forum member here close to a year ago. I worked with my bank to get all the paperwork done for a wire transfer. I took the guys card that I worked with on the transaction and told him what I was doing and not to send the money until I called the next day. I flew down to Florida, put eyes on the car to make sure it was as described. when everything matched up I called him up and he put it through and drove the car away. The previous owner had the money later that day.

closs2sx · 03-15-2021, 09:29 PM

I flew to TN from NH with bank check in hand checked out the car. Bought it and followed the seller to his bank (on my way home anyway) and he verified the check and I was on my way.

foshjowler · 03-16-2021, 08:13 AM

If it's a smaller part, I wouldn't mind having it shipped. The PayPal goods and services is a good option as extra "insurance" in case something goes wrong with the deal. Be willing to pay the extra couple of percent that it costs. PayPal takes it out of the money they send to the seller, they don't charge the buyer the amount. If it's something you're buying in person, and can inspect it first, cash is always king, but I've sold things to people in person and gotten paid through PayPal or Venmo.

For a car, a cashier's check or wire transfer are the best options. If you need financing, a credit union will be more willing to work with you on how to pay the seller. It's the route I took when I needed a loan for a car I bought from an individual.

ZL1 1LE · 03-16-2021, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by foshjowler

If it's a smaller part, I wouldn't mind having it shipped. The PayPal goods and services is a good option as extra "insurance" in case something goes wrong with the deal. Be willing to pay the extra couple of percent that it costs. PayPal takes it out of the money they send to the seller, they don't charge the buyer the amount. If it's something you're buying in person, and can inspect it first, cash is always king, but I've sold things to people in person and gotten paid through PayPal or Venmo.

For a car, a cashier's check or wire transfer are the best options. If you need financing, a credit union will be more willing to work with you on how to pay the seller. It's the route I took when I needed a loan for a car I bought from an individual.

I wouldn't take a cashier's check as they're easily counterfeited.

s346k · 03-16-2021, 08:40 AM

i've bought several items from established members with 0 issue.

i would be leery of new members.

MrRuss · 03-16-2021, 11:12 AM

It is for parts to be shipped. I planned on using Paypal G&S but wanted to make sure it was still the best way.

Thx for all the advice guys.

01pewterz28 · 03-16-2021, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrRuss

Hey forum,

What is the best acceptable way to buy from private members these days?
Haven't gone this route in years and might be (am) rusty.

Thx,
Russ

I did cash guy flew up drove him to see the car he drove it with me to the bank (he called ahead to make sure they had enough cash on hand). Got the cash bank counted it for me, my wife followed us he drove off I drove off with the cash and picked up my 17 SS vert 5 days later

Staves · 03-16-2021, 11:42 AM

I usually barter with livestock or crops.

03-15-2021, 06:18 PM	#1
MrRuss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 207	Buying from member seller? Hey forum, What is the best acceptable way to buy from private members these days? Haven't gone this route in years and might be (am) rusty. Thx, Russ __________________ Mr Russ Tim "the tool man" Taylor is my hero My Garage: '16 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS, Summit White, Adrenaline Red -- Rotofab CAI, Soler TB, 1 7/8 coated LT's, Full 3" mids, 3" Stainless Works NPP mufflers, Flex Fuel, E85/91 tuned '20 Honda Oddysey Elite 25th Anniversary Edition --wifes car, she said "No more SUV's" after the 2 CX-9's totaled

03-15-2021, 07:48 PM	#3
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	Every one asks for cash but it’s very dangerous. I ended up making a bank transfer once I saw and tested the car. It’s easier if you have an acct in the same bank as the seller. Last edited by Aragorn; 03-15-2021 at 08:43 PM.

03-15-2021, 09:29 PM	#6
closs2sx Drives: 1970 chevelle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NH Posts: 1,427	I flew to TN from NH with bank check in hand checked out the car. Bought it and followed the seller to his bank (on my way home anyway) and he verified the check and I was on my way. __________________ On Order 2018 ZL1 1LE Garnet Red Tint Coat Metallic MY Car 2015 Z06 Z07 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic Dads Car 2013 ZL1 vin 963 Crystal Red Tint Coat/Black Wheels Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert 6 Spd Manual

03-16-2021, 08:13 AM	#7
foshjowler Drives: 2017 Camaro 2.0T, 91 Miata Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Posts: 505 View My Garage	If it's a smaller part, I wouldn't mind having it shipped. The PayPal goods and services is a good option as extra "insurance" in case something goes wrong with the deal. Be willing to pay the extra couple of percent that it costs. PayPal takes it out of the money they send to the seller, they don't charge the buyer the amount. If it's something you're buying in person, and can inspect it first, cash is always king, but I've sold things to people in person and gotten paid through PayPal or Venmo. For a car, a cashier's check or wire transfer are the best options. If you need financing, a credit union will be more willing to work with you on how to pay the seller. It's the route I took when I needed a loan for a car I bought from an individual. __________________ 305 BFG Rivals FTW Youtube Channel

03-16-2021, 08:40 AM	#9
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,395	i've bought several items from established members with 0 issue. i would be leery of new members. __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

03-15-2021, 07:09 PM	#2
LT1ornothing Drives: 2020 LT1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: South, the DEEP south Posts: 1,114	My best experiences have been dealing in cash and in person. Things start getting skewed with shipping intangibles and photos not matching products once inspected in person... in other words, be careful...

03-15-2021, 08:51 PM	#5
Sorange Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2020 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 110	I bought my car from a forum member here close to a year ago. I worked with my bank to get all the paperwork done for a wire transfer. I took the guys card that I worked with on the transaction and told him what I was doing and not to send the money until I called the next day. I flew down to Florida, put eyes on the car to make sure it was as described. when everything matched up I called him up and he put it through and drove the car away. The previous owner had the money later that day.

03-16-2021, 11:12 AM	#10
MrRuss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 207	It is for parts to be shipped. I planned on using Paypal G&S but wanted to make sure it was still the best way. Thx for all the advice guys. __________________ Mr Russ Tim "the tool man" Taylor is my hero My Garage: '16 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS, Summit White, Adrenaline Red -- Rotofab CAI, Soler TB, 1 7/8 coated LT's, Full 3" mids, 3" Stainless Works NPP mufflers, Flex Fuel, E85/91 tuned '20 Honda Oddysey Elite 25th Anniversary Edition --wifes car, she said "No more SUV's" after the 2 CX-9's totaled

03-16-2021, 11:42 AM	#12
Staves Drives: women crazy Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: CA Posts: 698	I usually barter with livestock or crops. __________________ ‘19 1SS A10, Borla S-type Non-NPP-SOLD

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