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Kenbob

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What are the possible pitfalls of selling an item to overseas
« on: 21 April 2023, 08:06:42 pm »
hi all.
I have a buyer for an item i’m Selling who lives in another country.
He is quite persistent about buying the item but I have reservations.
Have any of you foccers sent stuff abroad and had bother or success.
I’m concerned about being scammed over payment into my bank account.
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Grahamm

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Re: What are the possible pitfalls of selling an item to overseas
« Reply #1 on: 22 April 2023, 12:12:41 am »
I'm no expert on this, so check carefully, but I believe that if they make payment via Wire Transfer (eg Western Union), then once you accept the money, it can't be reversed.

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Re: What are the possible pitfalls of selling an item to overseas
« Reply #2 on: 22 April 2023, 09:17:57 am »
If the concern is there, don't do it. Because if anything goes wrong it will be a world of pain.
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Re: What are the possible pitfalls of selling an item to overseas
« Reply #3 on: 22 April 2023, 11:30:18 am »
is it high value? If not could you afford to lose the money?
If in doubt, dont do it.
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Kenbob

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Re: What are the possible pitfalls of selling an item to overseas
« Reply #4 on: 23 April 2023, 01:08:52 pm »
It’s value is £1400 and it’s a limited addition watch that I was bought new and never worn.
Unlikely to find another in unused condition.
 
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