Buy outside ebay, how to pay?

Alisha2008

I found a piece of furniture I liked on ebay, it was part of a set so I asked the seller if she would sell me just 1 piece. She say yes but prefers to do it outside ebay to avoid fees. I agree with this but I'm not sure how to pay for it.. I can't do cash on collection as I won't be the one collecting the item (I will arrange a courier), is a bank transfer the only option? I'm a bit scared I won't have any sort of protection if this person dissapears with my money..

How could I do it?

Roman1_2

This may not be a good idea. I've read of several cases where the buyer has eventually been ripped off by a seller suggesting settlement outside ebay. Be careful.

Meadows

Actually against eBay rules for her to do this, so why not offer to for her to sell it a buy now and add extra to either the agreed price or the the courier deliver cost to cover for fees she would be charged. This way you are protected and so is she!

PDC

You can still pay via paypal, she can send an invoice to your email. I don't knwo what kind fo protection you get though if its outside eBay.

starrybee

You get the same paypal protection as normal, so long as you make sure it's marked as for goods not a gift payment.

Obviously_the_best

Just ask her to send an invoice for Goods not Gifts

Alisha2008

I'm afraid Paypal is not possible as they take a commission too, which the seller wants to avoid. The price of the item is > £300.

The seller has > 500 operations on ebay and a 100% feedback, so I'm quite confident I can trust this person, but still...

I might suggest a buy-it-now for a higher price so it includes the fee.

Thanks for your replies.

JimmyTheWig

Alisha2008 wrote: »

I'm afraid Paypal is not possible as they take a commission too, which the seller wants to avoid. The price of the item is > £300.

Walk away.
I think you may have just saved yourself from being scammed £300.

Alisha2008

I'm sorry but I'm NOT walking away!!! I'm 100% sure this is NOT an scam...

I can also go and pick up the item myself, but I need to rent a van and waste a day.. I much rather organise a courier, but I might end up doing this instead, still thinking about it.

starrybee

Alisha2008 wrote: »

I'm sorry but I'm NOT walking away!!! I'm 100% sure this is NOT an scam...
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The seller is requesting you don't use ebay OR paypal, and you're 100% sure it's not a scam...? :eek:

EssexGirl

Alisha2008 wrote: »

I'm a bit scared I won't have any sort of protection if this person dissapears with my money..

Well you have been warned. It's a lot of money to lose.
Not sure people here will be too understanding if your next post is a "pity poor me, I've been scammed"