RAMCAM 4 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hi Lads I've got someone interested in my BSA Goldstar air rifle but they want to pay by cheque I told him that the rifle will not be posted untill the cheque has been cleared. What are your thoughts on this lads would you accept a cheque? Quote Link to post
pianoman 3,587 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Not in this current climate. I would do as you have and ensure safe delivery of the rifle just as soon as the funds have cleared for it. Simon Quote Link to post
matt_hooks 188 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Standard practice, receive cheque, pay into bank, wait until funds are cleared into your account and THEN send goods. Like selling a car, unless the funds have cleared into my account I'd not let anyone have the kit! 1 Quote Link to post
SEAN3513 7 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 no problem at all DONT send gun until its cleared Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) Warning, do not give it the standard 3 days either, a lot of people have been caught out by that, check with your bank to see how long it takes before the funds are cleared, sometimes it is a bit longer than three days! Another idea, if you have a savings account (a standard one that does not allow standing orders or direct debits) give them the account number for that and let them make a cash deposit in that, that way they can't sting you for standing orders or direct debits! When we have sold we have done that, cash in, usually shows instantly then you can post it off in the secure knowledge the funds are there! Edited May 14, 2011 by secretagentmole Quote Link to post
rossi_j 99 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) I allways pay by cheque and am more than happy to let the cheque clear with them before they send goods I suppose if they have a problem with letting it clear first, they probably are up to something ! I always state I have to pay by cheque and are happy for it to clear before postage, most people send me the gear before the cheque has cleared anyway to be honest, then again im a bloody nice guy! Only people I trust recieve cheques from me so im happy to trade like that .atb. .ste. Edited May 14, 2011 by rossi_j Quote Link to post
RAMCAM 4 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Cheque cleared first it is then. Thanks a lot for the info lads. Quote Link to post
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