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Pirn
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Hello,

 

I'm just new to pay pal and ebay and i am selling a guitar of mines. I am selling it for £250 and originally had hoped to sell via collection but it is looking like i am going to have to post it. 

 

Therefore i am looking for some advice on the best way to get the funds from the buyer before i send off the guitar. I am just looking to know the safest way to do this, as i am a bit apprehensive to send off my guitar into the unknown without having the funds secured. 

 

How does this generally work?

 

 

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minty1
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Hi Pirn

 

If u want it collected state that in your listing where it says domestic postage and on the description area, and ask for cash on collection

dont accept ppal if collecting

 

U dont have to post if u dont want to

Its a delicate and expensive item could get damaged?

 

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Pirn
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Thanks for your responce. 

 

I am quite happy to post it now, as I think that's the way I'm going to be able to sell it ASAP. It's just i'm not sure how paypal works in regards to me having the money before i post the guitar.

 

 

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minty1
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Ok I would advice u to send it tracked

When u receive a payment u will see the payment in your acc as "pending" and have a 21 day hold on payment as u are new to selling

 

U will also receive an email from ppal informing u of payment

Genuine ppal emails always address u as Dear Full Name

Do not ship until u see the payment in your acc

 

http://sellerupdate.ebay.co.uk/autumn2013/changes-payment-holds

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minty1
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Also make sure u send to the address PPAL provide not EBAY

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