mod luke Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 im going to build a bike and going to buy alot of stuff from people on the forum how do i pay for things safely?. Thanks luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 paypal Don't pay as a "gift" unless you know the person well as you don't get any protection then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) Create a Paypal account and pay through there, they cover goods bought, all explained below, https://www.paypal-marketing.co.uk/sendmoney/index.htm DAM beaten to it! Edited January 21, 2012 by trials owns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod luke Posted January 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 nice one ladz . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 And make sure a 'respected' member can vouch for them if you're suspicious. Check their feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Paypals good, and I personally find bank transfers to be pretty easy/safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 As said, best to buy from well known people on here - check their post count and join date, most old school people on here are sound, but obviously there's no guarantees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Remember, peoples interpretation of good condition varies ridiculously. May be easier to find a complete on here and just meet in person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 cheap small safe items best to use paypal. or if you know them bank transfer. on anything larger or more expencive : wheels frames brakes ect.. its worth meeting so you can take a proper look, otherwise you will just have to get loads of pics and trust the seller. although most pepole wont try and pull the wool over your eyes, who knows if you try that the buyer may be a mentalist and come get you ( i know i have been out to find a seller once when being sold a lemon i got my refund ) the number one thing i would look out for on 2nd hand trials kit cracked or bent frames/forks un true wheels or loose spokes. leaking brakes. cranks with the tapers damaged. over one year old handlebars (manufactuers say replace every year) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Just put the money in an envelope and post it to their address. Lies, lies, lies, I'm lying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Since the validation system was scrapped (best thing about this forum IMO), I've noticed a massive rise in the number of scummy wankers conning people or just being generally shit about posting stuff off. My top tips, either deal with someone you already know, or someone you have a mutual friend with. I've only been scammed once, and that was by Pete Wright. Got my money back though because I threatened to order a few tonnes of sand to his house. (Or something to that effect). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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