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  • Maluco
    R3V OG
    • Oct 2005
    • 6572
    #1

    Not getting screwed when buying shipped from individual

    When purchasing something from someone that they have to ship from their location to you, what is the best way to ensure you don't get shafted? i.e. payment/shipping? Thanks
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    • mrsleeve
      I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
      • Mar 2005
      • 16385
      #2
      you pay, I ship is how I have alway done it. But then agin I am honest guy, I understand how how you feel, i got burned for 500 bucks on a 4g63 long block back in my DSM days (they lasted for a bout 6 months).
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        • Mike325
          No R3VLimiter
          • Mar 2006
          • 3685
          #3
          I know with paypal and a postal money order, you can get the money back it they did not send the parts.
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            • straight6pwr
              No R3VLimiter
              • Sep 2004
              • 3450
              #4
              check the forum feedback section to see if the person is reputable.

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                • Maluco
                  R3V OG
                  • Oct 2005
                  • 6572
                  #5
                  Originally posted by Mike325
                  I know with paypal and a postal money order, you can get the money back it they did not send the parts.
                  Postal Money Order? Cool, sounds like the way I might have to go then. This purchase is an out of town craigslist buy so I can't check the person's rep or I would for sure. The honest system is great and I am cool with that it's just I would, needless to say, rather take any and all precautions available...

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                    • euroshark
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Apr 2006
                      • 3491
                      #6
                      You could ask them if they will will do COD? Sounds corny, but they ship it and when the delivery guy shows up, he gets the money from you and sends it to the guy.
                      '88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5

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                        • Funkmasta
                          R3V OG
                          • May 2004
                          • 7185
                          #7
                          Originally posted by Mike325
                          I know with paypal and a postal money order, you can get the money back it they did not send the parts.
                          Messing with Postal Money Orders is a serious crime.

                          Best advice yet is to check forum feedback.

                          If anyone wants to buy something from Portland... Pay me, have the seller drop it off here at the shop, and I will ship it. :D
                          lol
                          Joe Funk -- Portland Oregon
                          That Guy.
                          03 X5. 3 liter obviously.

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                            • AdironRider
                              No R3VLimiter
                              • Dec 2004
                              • 3491
                              #8
                              Im a big fan of money orders. Cheap, no bullshit from paypal, and secure. Definately check out the forum feedback, and give the guy a little leeway on delivery times. Most of us arent in the business of selling parts full time.
                              Back to my roots

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                                • Funkmasta
                                  R3V OG
                                  • May 2004
                                  • 7185
                                  #9
                                  also look at post count and join date...
                                  Joe Funk -- Portland Oregon
                                  That Guy.
                                  03 X5. 3 liter obviously.

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