Buying online by private party - Toyota Yaris Forums

SimTronik · 10-13-2010, 08:04 AM

I just want to be sure it is safe to buy here by private party paying by PERSONAL CHECK? I got absolutely no warranty the seller will ship... Do or not to do?

Is there any bad experience encounted here on yaris world?

fnkngrv · 10-13-2010, 11:13 AM

Personally in this day and age I have quit using checks at all with exception to child support. There are just too many easy ways with checks that cause financial security issues, but that is just IMHO.

*tomato* · 10-13-2010, 01:37 PM

As far as I know, the vast majority of transactions on this board go well, however, i strongly recommend you take the time to create a Paypal account, because if anything should go wrong, then you'd have some way to track down your purchase and the seller. The board cannot and does not monitor purchase between private parties, so you have to use your own judgment.

If you are uncomfortable, tell the seller to list his item on eBay and d it that way?

*Astroman* · 10-13-2010, 01:50 PM

Paypal is actually your best bet, and they do allow you to add funds via a check or bank account.

SimTronik · 10-13-2010, 06:38 PM

I own a paypal account since ages.. its just the seller dont have any account, want a check, but 'im suspicious by nature. I would be more comfortable if its was a known user of the board. Anyways.

*tomato* · 10-13-2010, 11:39 PM

If the member has a low post count, just joined the forum, then maybe you want to wait a bit. I don't know what to tell you.

what about money order? Why do you need to send a cheque?

Your gut knows what to do. Good luck.

why? · 10-13-2010, 11:58 PM

i'd make the other person use paypal. It isn't worth it trying it any other way.

SimTronik · 10-14-2010, 08:10 AM

Thanks guys. I'm sure we're all working hard for our money ;)

10-13-2010, 08:04 AM	#1
SimTronik Machinist View User's Garage Drives: Yaris sedan 2010 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sts-Anges, Quebec, canada Posts: 198	Buying online by private party I just want to be sure it is safe to buy here by private party paying by PERSONAL CHECK? I got absolutely no warranty the seller will ship... Do or not to do? Is there any bad experience encounted here on yaris world?

10-13-2010, 11:13 AM	#2
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	Personally in this day and age I have quit using checks at all with exception to child support. There are just too many easy ways with checks that cause financial security issues, but that is just IMHO. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

10-13-2010, 01:37 PM	#3
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	As far as I know, the vast majority of transactions on this board go well, however, i strongly recommend you take the time to create a Paypal account, because if anything should go wrong, then you'd have some way to track down your purchase and the seller. The board cannot and does not monitor purchase between private parties, so you have to use your own judgment. If you are uncomfortable, tell the seller to list his item on eBay and d it that way? __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

10-13-2010, 01:50 PM	#4
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Paypal is actually your best bet, and they do allow you to add funds via a check or bank account. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

10-13-2010, 11:39 PM	#6
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	If the member has a low post count, just joined the forum, then maybe you want to wait a bit. I don't know what to tell you. what about money order? Why do you need to send a cheque? Your gut knows what to do. Good luck. __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here Last edited by tomato; 10-13-2010 at 11:59 PM.

10-13-2010, 06:38 PM	#5
SimTronik Machinist View User's Garage Drives: Yaris sedan 2010 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sts-Anges, Quebec, canada Posts: 198	I own a paypal account since ages.. its just the seller dont have any account, want a check, but 'im suspicious by nature. I would be more comfortable if its was a known user of the board. Anyways.

10-13-2010, 11:58 PM	#7
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	i'd make the other person use paypal. It isn't worth it trying it any other way. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

10-14-2010, 08:10 AM	#8
SimTronik Machinist View User's Garage Drives: Yaris sedan 2010 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sts-Anges, Quebec, canada Posts: 198	Thanks guys. I'm sure we're all working hard for our money ;)