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Confused about gumtree?

So I want to buy a item off gumtree, what do I do call the number on the screen then what? How do I know they will send it?

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  • The seller may have included a number in their ad or email. If not there you click the 'Email: Click here to reply to this ad' under contacts.

    Be very careful when buying of gumtree. Some dodgy people and no proper protection
  • trevormax
    trevormax Posts: 943 Forumite
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    They may ask you to transfer the money into an account before they send the item to you.

    Dont do this. There are a few threads on MSE where people have done that and it has turned out to be a con.
  • soolin
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    Gumtree say that their facility is for face to face transactions, ie you meet seller you see goods you pay cash. Don't do it any other way.
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  • db-_2
    db-_2 Posts: 22 Forumite
    Yeah, it's more of a meet up thing rather than pay into my account etc. There are some real good bargains on there i'd check out them for damage etc before handing over hard cash :)
  • custardy
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    i wouldnt do anything put collection in person on gumtree
  • pinkshoes
    pinkshoes Posts: 20,337 Forumite
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    The whole idea of Gumtree is that it's LOCAL, so whatever you do, DO NOT under any circumstances pay anyone via bank transfer/paypal etc...

    Meet the person face to face in a public place, and pay cash. If they refuse, walk away, and report the advert to Gumtree so some other person doesn't get sucked in.
    Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
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