[hoffbug]

Hi guys and gals..

I have been trying to track down some parts for a few years and have found someone who has what Im looking for. this is not a 3rd party Ebay or racingjunk ad.. Just a private party.. I asked if I could use his paypal account to make payment and he agreed. Im getting some detailed pictures of the parts before I commit..

My question is am I protected by paypal for fraud if I buy through a private party? Is there anything else you guys would do in this type of transaction?

nothing has raised an flags yet.. and Im hopefull this will go smoothly.. But Im a natural born skeptic..

 

[huffhuff]

Paypal will work very hard to make sure you are satisfied. go to their site and read their policies and procedures.

 

[Chicken Coupe]

Go to PayPal for "protection" information.

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=xpt/Marketing/securitycenter/buy/Protection-outside

Sometimes you just have to trust your gut based on dealing with the person.

I "shipped out" $1700 to a person for my tri-power, based on the communication that we had leading up to the sale.

I was not disappointed and we still communicate by email on a regular basis. I have done several other PayPal transactions with members and strangers. All went well.

Unfortunately many members have had issues, so there's no guarantee.

 

[Dean]

http://www.paypalsucks.com/

 

[Highway Star]

http://www.paypalsucks.com/

I thought bashing wasn't allowed.

 

[Motorhead62]

I buy parts from guys on this site all the time and pay with PayPal. Some times you just gotta have faith.

 

[forcd ind]

i bought something using PP, i picked it up, but later found it was not what it seemed, guy wouldnt make it good, PP said since i picked it up, not thru the mail, tough s#@*^)*&%84t
it was a 400 mile trip, and retrip, but im thinking the guy will think twice b4 screwing somebody again-like the Hulk said, you wont like me when i am angry, lol

 

[Bob80Elcam]

I bought some software from a website, not eBay. I never received the key to register the software. I paid for it via Paypal and after three weeks I got a full refund from Paypal. Unfortunately you get a credit which you can use for something else.

 

[markfromark]

I use PP all the time and have not had any issues with them, nor have I had to use their arbitration. My advice when dealing with someone remotely is to talk to them on the phone. You'll get a much better sense of legitimacy over the phone than you will via e-mail. Good luck!

 

[hoffbug]

Reading right along..

The parts are in Colorado... Im in Minnesota.... so going to look at them isnt an option for what they are..

 

[Dean]

I thought bashing wasn't allowed.

No need to be confused :noway:
Nobody said anything derogatory about any vendor (at least not that I know of anyway.)

 

[1969 El Camino Dan]

Reading right along..

The parts are in Colorado... Im in Minnesota.... so going to look at them isnt an option for what they are..

Try getting in touch with a Team member near where the parts are and have them take a look.

Dan

 

[mjdwyer23]

Fund it with your credit card and you will be the most protected.

 

[hoffbug]

Thanks Everyone..The deal is done.. Paypal with CC
The parts will ship tomorrow...