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Sunflower49 · 19-12-2012, 15:25

Have you ever sold a 'large' item, privately?

I am wanting to sell my van, and I have somebody coming to look at it tomorrow after placing an advert.

Thing I'm concerned about is-how can I be sure I get paid safely?

When I bought it , I paid via internet banking , so the seller could see the money in his account, when he handed the keys over.

Is a cheque safe? Do I have any comeback if it bounces?

I will put an advert up on here if this person doesn't want it

Thanks in advance-I feel a bit silly for having to ask-but figured it's worth looking silly if I'm to avoid being a potential victim!

Jen

19-12-2012, 15:25	#1
Sunflower49 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lancs/Leeds Posts: 629 Blog Entries: 11 Liked: 100 times Rep Power: 9991	Selling things-ways to protect yourself Have you ever sold a 'large' item, privately? I am wanting to sell my van, and I have somebody coming to look at it tomorrow after placing an advert. Thing I'm concerned about is-how can I be sure I get paid safely? When I bought it , I paid via internet banking , so the seller could see the money in his account, when he handed the keys over. Is a cheque safe? Do I have any comeback if it bounces? I will put an advert up on here if this person doesn't want it Thanks in advance-I feel a bit silly for having to ask-but figured it's worth looking silly if I'm to avoid being a potential victim! Jen __________________ Life is 10% what happens to you-and 90% your reaction to it.