[kickstand]

I am glad you guys have a bad sellers forum to point out some of the bad sellers. I found a bike I want to buy in the classifieds from here. I've been communicating with the seller via email and we've pretty much come to a price on the bike.

I've never bought anything on the internet that wasn't through a business other than a boat that I worked through the bank on so I was protected.

What is the best way to make sure that I pay the seller to his satisfaction, as well as making sure the bike is shipped in a timely fashion (I have a trip planned october 1st)?

I have paypal, and will be paying him through paypal. Any other precautions I can take?

FYI this guy seems stand up and I am not concerned in general that he will screw me, but unfortunately with this kinda $$ amount and the general screwings you see people take on the internet with stuff I want to make sure that I cover my butt. I also want the seller to get his $$ like he deserves so we can both walk away pleased.

 

[RUFUS]

Paypal is a great resource. Make sure you cover yourself via paypal at the least. There really isn't much else that can help.

I have been asking for a good seller forum or a good seller rating under their user name, hopefully that comes through very soon.

Enjoy the new bike!!!

 

[4xBoy]

Yeah a good seller forum would be nice to see. Higher post count people I would trust more then a single post seller.

 

[kickstand]

Yeah a good seller forum would be nice to see. Higher post count people I would trust more then a single post seller.

we all gotta start somewhere

I agree though, I haven't searched his username yet. I also notice people who contribute to sites rather than just use them to sell stuff are better sellers too

 

[4xBoy]

we all gotta start somewhere

I agree though, I haven't searched his username yet. I also notice people who contribute to sites rather than just use them to sell stuff are better sellers too

I have joined forums just to buy things in the past.

 

[kickstand]

I have joined forums just to buy things in the past.

Nothing wrong with that, but I think I'll stick around here, seems to be a great site with a ton of information. My renewed interest inriding is being quenched. Just wish I wasn't so geographically challened.


Seller has ZERO posts.

 

[Wumpus]

You could always post up in the forums to see if anyone knows him.

 

[kickstand]

You could always post up in the forums to see if anyone knows him.

thought about it. So far so good. Seller emailed me my tracking number this morning

 

[rockofullr]

Paypal is a great resource. Make sure you cover yourself via paypal at the least. There really isn't much else that can help.

I have been asking for a good seller forum or a good seller rating under their user name, hopefully that comes through very soon.

Enjoy the new bike!!!

This is still a great idea.

 

[kickstand]

One of the offroad forums that I frequent has an itrader system for good and bad sellers, seems to work pretty well.

Bike arrived on time and in said condition, no complaints.