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| Posted: Fri May 23rd, 2008 09:47 pm |
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YARGH 3T WIS
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I'm want to buy a watch from a seller on WUS, but he only accepts money orders or cashiers checks. Is this normal? On Ebay, for example, most people will tell you to steer clear of sellers who only take payment this way, as it leaves the buyer with no recourse if the item never arrives. Just wondered what accepted practice was on these forums. Thanks.
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| Posted: Fri May 23rd, 2008 09:56 pm |
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fliegerman 3T WIS 
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YARGH wrote:I'm want to buy a watch from a seller on WUS, but he only accepts money orders or cashiers checks. Is this normal? On Ebay, for example, most people will tell you to steer clear of sellers who only take payment this way, as it leaves the buyer with no recourse if the item never arrives. I can't speak for these forums, but my 2 cents is: You're right about no recourse. But some people don't have or don't want paypal. I would say to check out the WUS member. Search his/her posts and see how they "sound". You can check how many posts they have too. If they have a lot of posts and have made other sales, they are probably ok. Just my opinon, of course. Be careful. regards, Dave
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| Posted: Fri May 23rd, 2008 10:09 pm |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Has to do allot with personal preference really. But I do not do anything when purchasing a item where I have no recourse. Been screwed to many times in the past in different things. So far with watches knock on wood all has been well. But when buying online I will only use a credit card or paypal. I quit using or accepting checks of any form for payment of a product in 2004. And when USPS stopped the online MO's I quit using them. Wire transfers I wont touch. If those back fire on you banks can become a royal pain. With CC or PP if things go array and either of them don't make me happy fast I will use a family lawyer to rip their legal department a brand new one that will cost them allot more than the original amount. I keep records of every little thing to the penny. CYA (cover your ass) this is a hobby but all aspects of my life I have come to find if handled like a business work out better for me. But then folk say I'm one Crazy Dawg too. LOL :cool: ;)
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| Posted: Sat May 24th, 2008 01:39 am |
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teddyhanna Guest
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How much money are you talking about $200., or less and the seller has over a 100 post and wus mems speak great about him..I would rather send a check on that note, but $500. or more "HELL NO", paypal all the way....Good Luck
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| Posted: Sat May 24th, 2008 10:32 am |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Unless I know the seller or know someone who will vouch for the seller I am using PayPal for my protection.
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| Posted: Sat May 24th, 2008 12:26 pm |
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YARGH 3T WIS
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teddyhanna wrote: How much money are you talking about $200., or less and the seller has over a 100 post and wus mems speak great about him..I would rather send a check on that note, but $500. or more "HELL NO", paypal all the way....Good Luck It's for $400 and the guy has fewer than 10 posts on WUS, and has not made any other sales. On the other hand, he does use a full name and address as a signature block in his posts. Maybe he's just more clueless than corrupt? Maybe I should draft a sales contract. If this is his real name and address, at least I would have some legal protection. Is there any reason why a legitimate seller would not accept a COD (cash on delivery?).
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| Posted: Sat May 24th, 2008 01:44 pm |
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KenC Admin 
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Bottom line: Don't touch it unless he can give you references that you have personally dealt with before!
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| Posted: Sat May 24th, 2008 04:04 pm |
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canadajo 3T WIS 
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10 posts isnt enough ...mabey if he gave you a phone number and that way you could talk to him ??? Like my cousin the Paxman said ....unless you know the seller or somebody that will vouch for him , theres no way I would do it ....
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| Posted: Sat May 24th, 2008 04:36 pm |
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teddyhanna Guest
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YARGH wrote: teddyhanna wrote:If you can get him to do that COD. What Ken, John, Mark, CJ and Dave are saying I concur. He has less than 10 post's and already asking for a CC or MO, has he sold to anybody that can vouch for him on any forum. Good luck in your decision. Walking away is sometimes hard to do........:XHow much money are you talking about $200., or less and the seller has over a 100 post and wus mems speak great about him..I would rather send a check on that note, but $500. or more "HELL NO", paypal all the way....Good Luck
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| Posted: Sat May 24th, 2008 04:36 pm |
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fliegerman 3T WIS
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YARGH, Why not just let it go? You KNOW another watch will come along that will steal your heart  regards, Dave
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| Posted: Sat May 24th, 2008 04:58 pm |
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YARGH 3T WIS
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fliegerman wrote: YARGH, Why not just let it go? You KNOW another watch will come along that will steal your heart True, but this is a watch that I was actually considering paying the new price for (nearly $1200), because I never see it offered on the forums, and now I find it available (albeit used) for $400. If everything is legit, I really stand to come out ahead here. Big "if," I know... Maybe I should ask for an even lower price.
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| Posted: Sat May 24th, 2008 05:08 pm |
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fliegerman 3T WIS
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Hmmmm sounds like a good deal....who is this seller....I may have to check this out for myself! ....goofy KIDDING! Dave
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