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Sending Cheque or postal

PM
PM Posts: 518 Forumite
in Ebay, auctions, car boot sales, post & parcels
Hi I want to buy this camera on ebay, i could get it for a good price but buyer only accepts cheque or postal.

Is it worth the risk, the buy has 4 good rating thats about it but Im just worried if I send a cheque for £200 I might not get anything :(
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  • goshdarnit
    goshdarnit Posts: 263 Forumite
    IMO, no, its not worth the risk.

    Another camera will turn up soon I'm sure.
  • fwhorn
    fwhorn Posts: 269 Forumite
    If you want a good camera for a cheap price, look at the canon shop on ebay. You get a 12mth gaurentee.
  • beetplek
    beetplek Posts: 501 Forumite
    I agree with the first 2 replies. 5 good feedback isn`t enough. Ive got over 1100 and still people dont trust me. I wouldnt even list something that expensive as I figure the majority are probably cons.
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,465 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    It is only worth the risk if you are prepared to lose the money. There is no protection at all for non paypal payments..the only way to buy safely is via paypal backed by a credit card.
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • PM
    PM Posts: 518 Forumite
    yeh ur right. was just looking on ebay fraud rebate thing any they would only give 100 squid back how rubbish

    thanks anyway
  • Contains_Mild_Peril
    Contains_Mild_Peril Posts: 4,141 Forumite
    I wouldn't risk it either.
  • FloFlo
    FloFlo Posts: 32,720 Forumite
    I bought my camcorder from clearancebargains-uk on ebay , they sell Argos end of line stock might be worth checking out what camers they've got, theres more info on the Argos board in grabbit.
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,465 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    PM wrote: »
    yeh ur right. was just looking on ebay fraud rebate thing any they would only give 100 squid back how rubbish

    thanks anyway

    I'm not sure quite what you mean as there is no ebay protection at all, not even £100 unless you pay by paypal.
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • reehsetin
    reehsetin Posts: 4,916 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    ive just won an item £30 so not a huge amount, is it better to pay by cheque or postal order? with postal order if it gets nicked can anyone cash it at least with cheque it can be traced right?
    Yes Your Dukeiness :D
  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    reehsetin wrote: »
    ive just won an item £30 so not a huge amount, is it better to pay by cheque or postal order? with postal order if it gets nicked can anyone cash it at least with cheque it can be traced right?

    you can send a crossed postal order which means it has to be paid in to a bank account,so put thier name on it and get it crossed at the post office when you buy it.
    ...work permit granted!
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