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Do you reckon this is ok ?

I'm selling a small painting on ebay. I don't think it's worth much, maybe £10 or so. I said in the listing collection only, maybe UK post at a push. Anyway I got an e-mail from Poland asking if I'd post there. First thought - it's a scam. But isn't that usually phones, laptops ie higher value items ?

What do you guys think ?
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  • FloFlo
    FloFlo Posts: 32,720 Forumite
    Has there been any other interest in the painting perhaps its valuable.
  • rare_stuff
    rare_stuff Posts: 867 Forumite
    Depends how they're offering to pay!

    I don't think paypants covers poland.
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  • Somerset
    Somerset Posts: 3,636 Forumite
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    FloFlo wrote: »
    Has there been any other interest in the painting perhaps its valuable.

    I wish !!! I did a google on the artist and found nothing.

    Three watchers ( one I assume is the Polish person ). No bids yet, been on two days.
  • tkane
    tkane Posts: 333 Forumite
    I doubt scammers are diversifying to paintings :P otherwise every auction on ebay would be flooded with such questions. Check their feedback would be the obvious advice...
  • Somerset
    Somerset Posts: 3,636 Forumite
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    rare_stuff wrote: »
    Depends how they're offering to pay!

    I don't think paypants covers poland.

    ''Good morning whether decide oneself on sale to Poland if yes then postage cost available to Poland accepte PayPal Thank You''

    That was the message - they seem to think paypal will be accepted. I haven't a clue !
  • Somerset
    Somerset Posts: 3,636 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    tkane wrote: »
    I doubt scammers are diversifying to paintings :P otherwise every auction on ebay would be flooded with such questions. Check their feedback would be the obvious advice...

    Nice one ! I just did - he's legit, seems to be buying bits all over Europe.

    Wonder if I've got an undiscovered masterpiece :rotfl:
  • FloFlo
    FloFlo Posts: 32,720 Forumite
    I've never had a problem selling clothing to Poland/Czech, I would be more concerned that I was undervauing the picture.lol.
  • FloFlo
    FloFlo Posts: 32,720 Forumite
    They can def pay with paypal, not sure about whether they can have a confirmed address though.
  • Somerset
    Somerset Posts: 3,636 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Quick question

    How do I add paypal to the listing now ? It was set up without ( although I have paypal account ). Another thought - I've never sold via paypal, do I need to do anything with the account so it can accept ??
  • digerati
    digerati Posts: 533 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Somerset wrote: »
    ''Good morning whether decide oneself on sale to Poland if yes then postage cost available to Poland accepte PayPal Thank You''

    That was the message - they seem to think paypal will be accepted. I haven't a clue !

    Tell them you're happy for their bid provided they pay by BIC + IBAN bank transfer (since it's free of charges and risk for you to receive).

    Hope your artwork makes good money!
    "Money is truthful. If a person speaks of their honour, make sure they pay in cash."
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