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dG video

dG video

I blew a mod to get this title
Feb 25, 2004
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A guy from Australia who seems legit wants my bike. Hes not acting weird at all and have been exhcanging pms with him on a forum. Ive used COD before, a long time ago. Thats the method he would prefer to use because he needs the bike in 2 weeks. I told him he could send my a check via airmail or whatever and I would get it in 2 days or so then send the bike out and would take a week to get there. He hasn't responded so I am afraid he is losing interest. Should I suck it up and use COD? Is it safe? Ive had like 6 people get to this point and back out so I am kind of sick of it.

Thanks, Dan :bonk:
 
LordOpie

LordOpie

MOTHER HEN
Oct 17, 2002
21,022
3
Denver
I can't answer you about COD, tho your shipping agent can (UPS, USPS, whomever).

I'm replying cuz i think it takes upwards of a week for an international check to clear your bank... and you don't really want to ship the bike until the check clears.

Besides, who the heck needs a bike immediately? I waited six months for my last bike (custom).
 
Transcend

Transcend

My Nuts Are Flat
Apr 18, 2002
18,040
3
Towing the party line.
Normally you cannot do international COD.

An international check takes 30 days at most banks if you do not usually deposit them.

COD is safe through UPS, Fed EX etc. They will not release the package until they are paid. Then they take their sweet ass time getting you your money. I avoid it at all costs.
 
LordOpie

LordOpie

MOTHER HEN
Oct 17, 2002
21,022
3
Denver
How about this, suppose you lose this sale and wind up selling if for, say, 10% less. Is 10% worth the risk of losing 100%?

Conduct the sale in the safest manner.


Just seems like the race excuse is just that. Maybe he's sincere, but he's obviously not a very good racer, so what's it matter if he rides his current bike.
 
binary visions

binary visions

The voice of reason
Jun 13, 2002
22,165
1,261
NC
The other thing about COD is if the buyer refuses the bike, doesn't provide payment, or whatever, you get the bike returned to you and you're stuck with the shipping fees.
 
dan-o

dan-o

Turbo Monkey
Jun 30, 2004
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Wire transfer the money. $20 cost for each of you but the money is available immediately.
 
Jeremy R

Jeremy R

<b>x</b>
Nov 15, 2001
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behind you with a snap pop
Transcend said:
Normally you cannot do international COD.

An international check takes 30 days at most banks if you do not usually deposit them.

COD is safe through UPS, Fed EX etc. They will not release the package until they are paid. Then they take their sweet ass time getting you your money. I avoid it at all costs.
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Actually man, Fedex overnights the money back to you.
It works awesome, it just cost a good bit. I have good luck over the years using COD with them.
I did screw up one time by using Fed Ex ground, and they mailed the check back to me by snail mail in some regular envelope. It was for a complete DH rig too, and I was puckered.
 
BMXman

BMXman

I wish I was Canadian
Sep 8, 2001
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COD is a not he way to go...take it from someone who's been there and done that...to many things can go wrong and you have little recourse becasue the transaction is international....I say patience your bike will sell eventually now is just no the right season.

Once Christmas time hits you should have little trouble unloading it...D
 
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