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Originally Posted by apemonkeyman
Forgive me Gareth for saying this again to our members, but I recommend you do not hand over payment for anything until you are sure you are going to get your goods, & don't base that on somebody saying "it's on its way", or "collect from this address"... pay for it when you get there.
I avoided a £4k rip off by insisting on escrow or payment on collection...
It got really ludicrous when the seller suggested I paid straight away & he'd send me proof of posting by way of a courier consignment number (for what? a box of shreddings?), & then said I had to pay him immediately (Western Union) & he would next day the goods to me otherwise his daughter would not get the urgent heart operation she needed & would die. If that were true then my suggestion that he should next day the goods to me & then I'd pay him should have been acceptable.
Likewise it would be unwise for Gareth to send you the item(s) before he gets paid.
Do not get ripped off.
(Gareth does not have any track record on Civinfo)
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Thanks for your comment;-
Totally get what your meaning by all the scammers who've popped up on Ebay and Forums these days. I can accept Cash on Collection but it'll have to be at weekends in Birmingham.
I only asked for Paypal as I know most people pay via Paypal now and its quick and easy.
If you've got any questions about the T.V's i'll gladly answer them, I said I work in Manchester during the week I could bring to Manchester if its easier for anyone to collect.
Thanks again for your comment and im glad you've bought it up and your looking out for people who get ripped off.
Cheers Gareth.