What is the safest way to pay for an atv that I have to buy?
I'm interested in buying an atv that I've only seen in a picture and through email. The person lives several states away from me and will get it shipped to me. What is the safest way to hold on to my payment until I've actually received the atv and see that it is as represented? Is this an escrow type of deal?
The seller has asked for cash through Western Union. I think this is sounding fishy to me. I'm not buying the ATV. Thanks for the help.
Best answer: Paypal is your best route to protect yourself. Sounds fishy if they are requesting payment via western union. I would question that greatly. There are a large number of fraud/scams going on right now... all web based. Offer to travel to the state the seller is at to pick up the merchandise and bring a a bank check... that way you are protected and they are protected. If they hesitate and don't want you to go and get it then definitely question it. You could also ask for a copy of the title to show the legitemacy of the product... DO NOT WESTERN UNION MONEY. ONce they get it, you have no recourse. Same goes with a money order. Pay pal protects buyer and sellers...
All answer: Answer 1 if they accept paypal, thats should be the best. because if you dont receive your item, paypal will refund your money 2006-10-26 19:41:57
Answer 2 Paypal is your best route to protect yourself. Sounds fishy if they are requesting payment via western union. I would question that greatly. There are a large number of fraud/scams going on right now... all web based. Offer to travel to the state the seller is at to pick up the merchandise and bring a a bank check... that way you are protected and they are protected. If they hesitate and don't want you to go and get it then definitely question it. You could also ask for a copy of the title to show the legitemacy of the product... DO NOT WESTERN UNION MONEY. ONce they get it, you have no recourse. Same goes with a money order. Pay pal protects buyer and sellers... 2006-10-30 17:43:12