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dajonic:
On another forum i'm a member off, if you're buying something from another member it's required to at first instance express an interest through the 'for sale' link. Ask any questions etc and then if you decide to go ahead with the buy you can then go to Pm to exchange private details such as bank accounts and addresses.

I think this would be a good idea as everything becomes transparent and leaves little room for any underhanded business to go on.

Does this make sense to anyone?

Reason being for this request as just had a bad experience with 2 people trying to buy my Brakes and would like to cut this behaviour down to a minimum. Ended up loosing a sale because the buyer let slip what was going on and I refused to sell. Que barrage of abuse because I called him a dodgy fcuker and no sale.

Any thoughts, suggestions, pitfalls to this?

 

stealthwolf:
There's no difference between buying on here and buying off a dodgy geezer in a dark alley. Ditto for selling. All the "transparency" in the world isn't going to help you.

You can dictate that all questions and enquiries mut be via the thread and then when agreed only exchange details through PMs if you wish - it is your sale thread after all. Remember, people may still change their minds/pull out unless you've had an exchange of goods.

nezquick:

--- Quote from: dajonic on March 17, 2012, 02:32:29 am ---bank accounts and addresses.

--- End quote ---

you're brave, personally Id stick to paypal only - a lot less risk!! I get your point though, would be nice if there was a authentication feature to confirm who you are but sadly that's not the case. I guess just keep a eye on whoever's selling or buying through their previous posts (i.e how active they are, what they are like, are the genuinely keen or just spam posting to get to pm level etc)

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stealthwolf:
There's not much issue in giving bank account details - certainly no different that giving someone a cheque (bears your name, account no and sort code).

nezquick:
personal opinions - I for one don't feel comfortable giving a complete stranger my bank details and that's just the way it is, I will always use pay pal when its a valid option *shrugs*

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