Another payment method other than paypal for overseas buyer?

lindseykim13

I have a buyer interested in an item from malaysia but they don't have paypal is there another option? They did sugest western union but i'm right in saying no to this aren't i? I did sugest bank tranfer but don't think they understand me or possibly can't even do it? Any ideas?

cyberbob

Tell them to sign up to paypal. An international bank transfer most banks will charge for receiving. My bank charges £10 for the pleasure Paypal is the easiest way. Western Union isn't technically allowed on ebay

Personally my international sales are all paypal as its hassle free

theonlywayisup

Bank transfer usually carries fees. I don't know enough about buying to know whether you can send the buyer an invoice, via Paypal, but can they then just pay by credit card?

I hate it when people who don't know the answer, give their opinion, but, I am trying tonight.:D There just aren't enough questions that fit my remit tonight.

lindseykim13

theonlywayisup wrote: »

Bank transfer usually carries fees. I don't know enough about buying to know whether you can send the buyer an invoice, via Paypal, but can they then just pay by credit card?

I hate it when people who don't know the answer, give their opinion, but, I am trying tonight.:D There just aren't enough questions that fit my remit tonight.

Thanks i think you might be right i've seen it before when signing into paypal how you can pay by credit card without a paypal account. I'll tell them that and if they win give it a go lol

theonlywayisup

I think you can log into your paypal and 'request money' or similar. Just go through the motions and see what happens, gotta be worth a shot.

frivolous_fay

WU is indeed banned, but bear in mind it's banned because scammers ask you to PAY that way.
It's a very safe way if they're paying YOU... assuming there's a WU agent within convenient distance from you.

lindseykim13

Interesting, i'm sure theres a way of getting my dosh though if needs be. Thanks :T

Mayday

Look at MoneyBookers.com - recognised and used worldwide.

It's integrated into Delcampe.com and eBay.com and all my non-UK purchasers use it in preference to PayPal.

lindseykim13

Grr apparantly this potential buyer doesn't have a credit card so he say's he can't use pp and is still asking about a bank transfer which from what i can see is costly. WU is too far from me. Any other options? Could he send some sort of postal order through the post?
He keeps nagging me lol getting tempted to just block him as not sure the hassles worth it but he seems keen on getting the item.

cyberbob

lindseykim13 wrote: »

Grr apparantly this potential buyer doesn't have a credit card so he say's he can't use pp and is still asking about a bank transfer which from what i can see is costly. WU is too far from me. Any other options? Could he send some sort of postal order through the post?
He keeps nagging me lol getting tempted to just block him as not sure the hassles worth it but he seems keen on getting the item.

It sounds like to much hassle to me. They'll be other buyers. I get the feeling its going to be problems all the way. I'd refuse and block.

soolin

Personally if he is that much hassle before he wins he will be a nightmare afterwards.

I agree with cyberbob, block him.