For those of you that sell/flip watches, how do you receive payment? PayPal? Money order? Wire transfer?
I'm selling a watch and it makes me nervous to use PayPal because they are so aggressively pro-buyer that it makes "items not as described" scams possible. Am I just being paranoid?
Payment method for selling watches?
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Re: Payment method for selling watches?
I don't know if there's any way that doesn't involve risk, even cash in hand could be counterfeit. I've read where a wire transfer was sent and then later retracted after item was shipped. If there's a way to pay, someone has figured out a way to scam.
I have always used PayPal and taken LOTS of pics of the watch. Pics of how it is wrapped and secured for shipment (and that watch is being sent...).
Assuming this is on Ebay, if you are only getting an offer from buyer, take a look at their feedback history. Not only the feedback they've received, but the feedback they've given. That is a good indicator if they're a problem buyer.
If not, ask for references or try to look up as much about them from their actual or screen name.
That should minimize your risk.
I have always used PayPal and taken LOTS of pics of the watch. Pics of how it is wrapped and secured for shipment (and that watch is being sent...).
Assuming this is on Ebay, if you are only getting an offer from buyer, take a look at their feedback history. Not only the feedback they've received, but the feedback they've given. That is a good indicator if they're a problem buyer.
If not, ask for references or try to look up as much about them from their actual or screen name.
That should minimize your risk.
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Re: Payment method for selling watches?
I don't have as much experience as some others here. I've sold maybe maybe 10 watches total, all on eBay, all using PayPal. I haven't had any real big problems, but I've encountered at least one scammer who was lobbying me pretty hard to ship the watch overseas despite being told repeatedly that I will only ship CONUS. At some point he/she tried to convince me that the freight forwarding address they gave me was their "friend's business office".
Probaly common knowledge, but only ship to a PayPal verified address that's tied to the buyer. Any requests to ship elsewhere is almost certainly a scam. Also take pictures and insure for full amount.
Probaly common knowledge, but only ship to a PayPal verified address that's tied to the buyer. Any requests to ship elsewhere is almost certainly a scam. Also take pictures and insure for full amount.
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Re: Payment method for selling watches?
I wouldn't worry about it. There's always a risk involved for both parties but PayPal is definitely more guarded towards the buyer.
But don't let that discourage you. Just do your due diligence and most of the time, it should go smoothly.
I've only sold a handful and haven't had any problems with ebay - even in a returned watch. I'm more wary of buying from WUS than anything even though I've purchased a few over the years.
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But don't let that discourage you. Just do your due diligence and most of the time, it should go smoothly.
I've only sold a handful and haven't had any problems with ebay - even in a returned watch. I'm more wary of buying from WUS than anything even though I've purchased a few over the years.
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Re: Payment method for selling watches?
The sale is thru a forum contact (not here), not eBay. I’m sure it will be fine, but I was just curious if there were other options. We’re not talking Rolex money here