Money Gram Express International

dmo73av

Just sold an item on ebay and am concerned.

The buyer has 0 feedback, only joined yesterday.

I have asked for paypal or cash but he has stipulated moneygram express international.

Has anyone heard of them? Is this an ok method?

Ta
Dmo

rsykes2000

Tell him it isn't one of your specified payment methods and stick to your guns.

pennylane99

from Ebay...

Don't Accept Payment by Western Union or other Instant Cash Wire Transfer Services
The use of instant money transfers as a method of receiving payment, via companies such as Western Union or Moneygram, is not allowed on eBay.co.uk. We have banned the use of instant money transfers as a payment method on the eBay.co.uk site to protect members, because in the past some sellers have exploited Instant Money Transfers in order to defraud buyers.

pennylane99

buyer isnt in Nigeria?

dmo73av

well his English is somewhat different

i hate these w@nkers on ebay

i just contacted the guy in 2nd to make a 2nd chance offer

pennylane99

dmo73av wrote:

well his English is somewhat different

i hate these w@nkers on ebay

i just contacted the guy in 2nd to make a 2nd chance offer

2nd guy....have you checked his current feedback...make sure its not a hijacked account.

dmo73av

his feedback is 0 and he joined yesterday.

definitely dodgy

more angry as the bid below was a good price and was more than happy with it. the guy had feedback of 500+

is there anyway of knocking a bid on item that you are selling?

frivolous_fay

dmo73av wrote:

is there anyway of knocking a bid on item that you are selling?

Do you mean cancel a bid? Yes, but you have to do it before the auction ends.

pennylane99

dmo73av wrote:

his feedback is 0 and he joined yesterday.

definitely dodgy

more angry as the bid below was a good price and was more than happy with it. the guy had feedback of 500+

is there anyway of knocking a bid on item that you are selling?

you can do second chance offer to someone further down the line, not just the one in second place... if you are happy with their bid.

They will get the offer at the last price they bid though, not what the item went for.

digerati

As pennylane99 pointed out - eBay states that "Moneygram, is not allowed on eBay.co.uk... because in the past some sellers have exploited Instant Money Transfers in order to defraud buyers".

From a seller's perspective, Moneygram Express International is quite safe as long as you don't ship until you have the cash in your hand. Look out for the usual scams involving, "you need to provide a tracking number so the funds can be released", shipping to a 'relative' in Nigeria, etc. I'd also point out that Moneygram is available as Money Transfers (no longer permitted by eBay - to protect buyers) and International Money Orders (IMO). I still get a number of Moneygram-branded IMOs every year from USA customers, which my local bank will negotiate for free. :-)