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Posted 29/02/2012 - 20:17 - Helpful Comment
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Your other option is direct bank transfer
Carl
Carl
No matter how many lenses I have owned - I have always needed just one more
Posted 29/02/2012 - 20:23
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fritzthedog wrote:
Your other option is direct bank transfer
Carl
Thanks very much for that - I never thought of that as I have never used it but that has to be the answer I guess.
Your other option is direct bank transfer
Carl
Miles
Posted 29/02/2012 - 21:06 - Helpful Comment
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A buyer doesn't have to have a Paypal account, they can purchase from a seller (that does) with a credit card.
Due to Paypal fees it is still cheaper to use bank transfer but you may find that as a new member prospective buyers will be a bit wary of you and prefer Paypal due to the payment protection.
Due to Paypal fees it is still cheaper to use bank transfer but you may find that as a new member prospective buyers will be a bit wary of you and prefer Paypal due to the payment protection.
Posted 29/02/2012 - 23:27
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Mike-P wrote:
A buyer doesn't have to have a Paypal account, they can purchase from a seller (that does) with a credit card.
Due to Paypal fees it is still cheaper to use bank transfer but you may find that as a new member prospective buyers will be a bit wary of you and prefer Paypal due to the payment protection.
Thanks Mike - I had forgotten that and I guess that wariness cuts both ways. I am fortunate in having a solid ebay record but as you say I would start afresh here. Many thanks A buyer doesn't have to have a Paypal account, they can purchase from a seller (that does) with a credit card.
Due to Paypal fees it is still cheaper to use bank transfer but you may find that as a new member prospective buyers will be a bit wary of you and prefer Paypal due to the payment protection.
Miles
Miles
Posted 01/03/2012 - 08:10 - Helpful Comment
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I usually send a cheque and accept that there'll be a delay while it clears. (You'll note that I tend to buy more often than I sell...) Probably the best thing is to give people the choice: paypal (plus fees), bank transfer or cheque (with delay).
K.
K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 01/03/2012 - 09:44
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Many thanks for reply.A choice might well be the answer, although my gut feeling is that Paypal could well be the simplest way. I will now give some thought as to whether I go ahead with selling the lens in question!
Miles
Posted 01/03/2012 - 09:58
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I've sold two or three lenses. Painful experience...
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 02/03/2012 - 15:31 - Helpful Comment
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Never pay by bank transfer - that is what I have learnt!
Posted 02/03/2012 - 16:03
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ngkmh wrote:
Never pay by bank transfer - that is what I have learnt!
Yes I suspect that you might be right as sharing both your account number and name could be a problem if the person involved had evil intent - so if I decide to sell my lens, I shall probably stipulate Paypal or cheque.
Never pay by bank transfer - that is what I have learnt!
Miles
Posted 02/03/2012 - 16:04
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ngkmh wrote:
Never pay by bank transfer - that is what I have learnt!
I assume that you have had a painful experience. Was it when using the Classified section on this forum?Never pay by bank transfer - that is what I have learnt!
I have bought and sold quite a number of items using the Classified section here and I must say I have experienced no problems using Bank Transfer which has the great benefit of speed now that the major banks have got their act together with faster payments. I do prefer to deal with people who have a bit of a track record of postings.
Archie
Posted 02/03/2012 - 16:28 - Helpful Comment
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miles500 wrote:
Yes I suspect that you might be right as sharing both your account number and name could be a problem if the person involved had evil intent
Yes, those pesky people with evil intent may try to deposit money in my account without me knowing. Yes I suspect that you might be right as sharing both your account number and name could be a problem if the person involved had evil intent
Unless they have more information having a name and account number is pretty much harmless .. the only problem I can see is if the seller doesn't send the item and the buyer hasn't made sure he has the FULL details and verified them (name, address, home phone number).
Posted 02/03/2012 - 16:34
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ngkmh wrote:
Never pay by bank transfer - that is what I have learnt!
All the information required for a bank transfer is written on the cheque anyway,so where is the risk??:Never pay by bank transfer - that is what I have learnt!
Regards
Chris
Posted 02/03/2012 - 16:35
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Mike-P wrote:
Unless they have more information having a name and account number is pretty much harmless .. the only problem I can see is if the seller doesn't send the item and the buyer hasn't made sure he has the FULL details and verified them (name, address, home phone number).
miles500 wrote:
Yes I suspect that you might be right as sharing both your account number and name could be a problem if the person involved had evil intent
Yes, those pesky people with evil intent may try to deposit money in my account without me knowing. Yes I suspect that you might be right as sharing both your account number and name could be a problem if the person involved had evil intent
Unless they have more information having a name and account number is pretty much harmless .. the only problem I can see is if the seller doesn't send the item and the buyer hasn't made sure he has the FULL details and verified them (name, address, home phone number).
Miles
Posted 02/03/2012 - 16:36
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Mike - you know more about this than I do, so I stand corrected!
Miles
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