Simon -
Paypal, using a major credit card as the source for the funds? I do that. Also,
do you have access to online services like <http://www.carfax.com/>? Used that
when buying secondhand cars in the US. - Phil
On 08:39, Simon Worby wrote:
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>Advice sought.
>
>I'm going to bid on a relatively expensive automotive item (caravan;
>ca. £3000) which I have not seen and is in Bolton.
>
>The seller has provided the chassis number and I am going to try to
>check that the van isn't stolen, but nothing is 100%.
>
>Assuming I "win", which is fairly likely, I can pay by PayPal or by
>cash on collection.
>
>PayPal has the advantage that it can be cancelled if there's a
>problem, and the transaction is traceable. But how easy is it to
>cancel? It means paying in advance of seeing the van, as well.
>
>Cash has the advantage that we can inspect the van before handing it
>over. But if there's a problem 10 minutes later, getting the cash
>back is a non-starter.
>
>What do experienced eBayers think, please? I'm currently
>PayPal-inclined.
>
>Thanks,
>
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