[bomberboy11]

I'm trying to sell a frameset to Canada. The buyer will only do COD, and as far as I can tell it is fairly safe, provided the carrier is reputable and dependable enough to make sure I'm getting a money order that is legitimate.

With that said, does anyone know who provides international COD service? I tried dropping it off at UPS today and that was a no-go. FedEx and DHL are my next two choices but I haven't been able to find anything out about them yet. Does anyone have any other alternatives?

 

[Radarr]

Um, find a new buyer?

I really hate shipping COD. Not only do you have to wait for a really long time to get your money, but there's always the possibility that they will refuse the package.

 

[sessions]

COD is a terrible idea I did it once and got my money but I waited over 3 weeks to get my money after the buyer received the item I sold them.

 

[bomberboy11]

Well, find me a new buyer for a Stab Primo frame that's going for a really good price and I will. From what I know, the buyer has to hand over money before they even get to see the contents of the package. The only thing that worries me is the buyer somehow getting the package and handing over the money order then calling and cancelling the money order as it is being shipped.

 

[greenchris]

a certified check is probably a better idea rather than a money order. IMO cod is the safest way to ship something as you cannot get screwed. as for the delay ups, i believe, will overnight you the check but fedex will mail you the check.

 

[TSchultz]

From a buyers perspective it is the safest way to not get screwed over by a seller that may be trying to scam. I always try to use it on large purchases that I am making with an unknown buyer over the internet. If you do have a nice driver that drops stuff off regularly he may let you open the box to make sure that it is not a cracked frame or some other major problem. You have nothing to worry about if you are selling a quality product.

 

[bomberboy11]

I figured that's how things work, but more importantly I would like to know who will do an international COD.

 

[Jeremy R]

a certified check is probably a better idea rather than a money order. IMO cod is the safest way to ship something as you cannot get screwed. as for the delay ups, i believe, will overnight you the check but fedex will mail you the check.

I have always used FedEX COD. You can check for them to pick up only a certified check, and they will overnight the money to you the next day. It works great for both buyers and sellers.
I am from SC, and when I ship stuff to Cali, I have my money the day after they get the shipment.
The only downside is COST.

 

[DRB]

You have to be careful as forged certified checks are all the rage these days. Neither UPS or FedEx assume any responsibility for forged checks.

 

[Konabumm]

I guess you could do Fedex COD but the buyer must pay got the Cost of doing it.

You also run into the change they will refuse the package then you eat all the cost