Selling Parts/BIkes to other countries?

[Nelson]

Ok so Im selling my bike to Mr. X in kentucky. Whats the best way to get my money? Hes paying shipping....

Any things to keep in mind?

Thanks,

Nelson

[sanrensho]

Originally posted by Nelson
Ok so Im selling my bike to Mr. X in kentucky. Whats the best way to get my money? Hes paying shipping....


Paypal. Payment is instantaneous that way.

If you opt to go with personal check, make sure your bank clears it before shipping the bike.

[Nelson]

what about money order?

[aShogunNamedMarcus]

a certified money order is your best and safest bet still.

I've used paypal from a guy in Oz without a hitch but that was just because its easier and faster. Also, paypal has a max 1000 payment level for non uber users I think. Or per day. Either way he had to make a few payments over a few days if I remember right.

If he's ok with a money order, take that route, let it clear and box it up.

[Nelson]

Ok im just signing up for pay pal right now. It IS free right?

[Need2Ride]

Yes signing up for paypal is free, but the service is NOT free. You will deducted a certain amount of $$ as the person receiving the money depending on the amount of the money sent to you. If I were you I would go with certified money order, that way you only get charged bank fees. Another thing about using paypal is that you will need to attach a bank account in order to withdraw the money out of paypal which I am not personnally very keen on. But for some people its great. Instant money vs waiting in the mail.

[Nelson]

Thats what i thought.

Im just gonna get the kid to send a money order. I dont like having ym bank account info online either when any one of my cloe friends can break into my account using the pre assigned security questions....:rolleyes:

[Keefer]

Yea, I had someone who wanted me to ship some wheels COD to Nunavut. That's close enough to another country. The shipping alone would've costed $175. He was surprised when I said no.

It's standard procedure for buyer beware.