paralyticstalks Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Let me start off by saying I've only ever sold one item on eBay. I used to try and stay away from it as much as possible. Some guy in Italy wants to buy two of the records I have for sale but he wants to transfer money into my bank account directly. At first I was obviously thinking "nah" but I googled it and found some boards saying it was the best form of payment and there was little to no risk. I just want your opinion on the matter. Have any of you sold an item and accepted a bank transfer as method of payment/has it worked out? What would you suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I would suggest not selling to people in Italy. Their mail system is one of the worst in the world. I don't know about the bank transfer though. astrangerwithcandy, trevorxramage and shenanigans 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarostino Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 in germany bank transfers arent covered by the ebay buyer protection, so you wouldnt have to worry about losing your money due to claims as a seller... thats at least one positive thing and it leaves the risk of the item getting lost in transit with the buyer. again: in germany, might be different in the us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebistro Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm pretty sure to do a bank transfer you have to give the other person your routing # and account #.. What would stop some shady person from making checks and spending your money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zick Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 You're better off staying away from this transaction. Like Bronchitis said, the Italian mail system is horrible. I always see sellers excluding Italy and South America more than any other place. I wouldn't trust anyone I know with my bank info, much less someone I've never met in another country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipsterasfolk Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I work for a bank, you are the reason why fraud happens so often lol ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ and trevorxramage 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralyticstalks Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Haha I didn't know! I mean my immediate reaction was hell no and I've definitely heard about Italy's reputation in regards to their mail system. I just wanted to make 100% sure from people who have had more experience with transactions like these. So thank you everyone. Love y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsoncomplex Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I work at a bank as well, and if stay away from it. It looks like you've made up your mind, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 What exactly would this guy likely try and do though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjb2k1 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 gonna get ackbar'd it's a trap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emo Revival Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 gonna get ackbar'd it's a trap Omg you win at life. I'm gonna start saying that to everyone I know. sjb2k1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnstypls Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 this would be a terrible idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnstypls Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 What exactly would this guy likely try and do though? steal money. scottheisel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 i kind of hope you did this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 steal money. My question should have been phrased as "how", not "what". Would he really try and print fake checks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yocaseycasey Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 My question should have been phrased as "how", not "what". Would he really try and print fake checks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralyticstalks Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 i kind of hope you did this 213041284s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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