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If when you logged into paypal it said the item was 'OK to post' and you sent to the address that paypal gave you then you will be fine. To stop a claim for item not received you need a signature at receipt that can be viewed online (that is due to item being over £150). You say you sent it recorded and that actually isn't possible to Hawaii , but assuming it was tracked to the point of delivery and a signature viewable online it will be OK.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0
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i sent it to the confirmed address shown by paypal.
once it arrives in america i cannot trace it online with the tracking number as it says it has been passed to american customs, but i assume the postal service in the US can track it from then on?!0 -
deal_hunter wrote: »i sent it to the confirmed address shown by paypal.
once it arrives in america i cannot trace it online with the tracking number as it says it has been passed to american customs, but i assume the postal service in the US can track it from then on?!
Not necessarily and paypal do not recommend this for people using their service as there is a very good chance that once it leaves the UK it disappears. If the US post do not put a signature online (and would you even know where to look?) then you would automatically lose any claim for item not received.
Even if the UK recorded would nto cover you for an item of this value.
Sorry to be bringer of bad news. However, if buyer is genuine and item arrives then you'll have no problems. My only concern here is still the fact that offering more money that requested is usually a sign of the advance payment scam.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
forgot to mention that i when i sent it i insured upto £140 and not 200 as i originally thought of doin!
hopefully it will be ok, but as for this advanced payment scam not sure wat that is???0 -
it doesnt count for a lot but looking over a forum members history adds weight to their validity
ive done many deals through forums both buying & sellling
however theres always scammers around0 -
deal_hunter wrote: »forgot to mention that i when i sent it i insured upto £140 and not 200 as i originally thought of doin!
hopefully it will be ok, but as for this advanced payment scam not sure wat that is???
AS per Fay in post 3, google 'advance fee fraud' although yours is not a typical scenario.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
Actually looking at paypal they have slightly altered their suggestions again and now say
https://www.paypal.com/uk/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=xpt/Marketing/securitycenter/sell/ShippingRecommendations-outside
What postal services does PayPal recommend that I use? Posting to Value of items Recommended shipping company and service UK Items up to £36 Royal Mail Recorded Signed For
Items above £36 Royal Mail Special Delivery International Items up to £100 Royal Mail International Signed For (remember to submit valuation form) Items above £100 Parcelforce International Datapost I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0
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