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QuestionIf the buyer pays on PayPal, can he reverse the payment once I have given him the item?Community AnswerMost likely yes, they can file an unauthorized payment and take the money back. Assuming you have no proof that you given them the item, PayPal will likely not help you unless the item is sold through eBay. I recommend only taking cash.
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QuestionHow do I handle a sale when the buyer offers to pay by PayPal and have someone else pick it up?Community AnswerDo not go through with the sale! PayPal has some sort of clause that voids protection if the item is picked up from the seller.
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QuestionHow do I get my money from PayPal once the buyer makes the payment?Community AnswerGo to your PayPal account and click on 'transfer funds'. There you can transfer the money to your checking or savings account.
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QuestionHow do I accept a cashier's check?Community AnswerYou can have your bank phone the bank that issued the check, and make sure the funds are being held by that bank, for that amount. You can also verify the characteristics of a genuine check with the bank that issued it.
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QuestionCan I use PayPal for a face-to-face transaction?Community AnswerIf you have the app on both phones, you could make the transfer and verify it was received before finishing the deal.
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QuestionHow do I get PayPal?Community AnswerGo on PayPal's website or download its app, then click on sign up. It's free.
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QuestionIs a bank check as safe as cash for accepting payments?Community AnswerNo. It can bounce after it's been written. The funds in the account it's been drawn from may be insufficient. Nothing is safer than cash, but get a currency authentication pen too to make sure the bills aren't counterfeit.
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QuestionWhat is the best way to accept payments from out of state buyers?Community AnswerProbably PayPal, as they can pay to your account knowing nothing but your email address.
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QuestionThe buyer wants to send a cashier's check, and after it clears my bank, he will arrange with movers to pick up the vehicle he purchased from me. Is this a scam?Community AnswerHave your bank call his bank and verify that the funds are being held there. They can also verify it is a legitimate cashier's check.
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QuestionIf my buyer is going to send a check, is waiting for it to clear and then picking up the item okay?Community AnswerEven if the check clears, they can stop the payment afterward. I would encourage you to use cash.
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QuestionCan I receive payment for an item on Craigslist through Western Union?Community AnswerYou can, but it is very, very easy go get scammed this way, so I recommend you don't.
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QuestionCan I accept a certified check for a Craigslist item if I am selling something that cannot be shipped?Community AnswerIf you do this, only do so at your bank where they can verify it. Also, make the buyer come with you to the bank.
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