FS:46cm LHT

[OakLeaf]

There's only so much you can take out of an ATM at one time each day.

But they have to go to the bank in person during business hours to get a cashier's check. They could just as easily get cash.

[Catrin]

But they have to go to the bank in person during business hours to get a cashier's check. They could just as easily get cash.

This is my point exactly. I don't know how cashier's checks can be bad, but apparently that has happened. Cash is always good

[Catrin]

Then there is the other person interested in my bike, or says she is. What she is really interested in is to persuade me to sign up for her "make thousands on the internet job" scam. Yeah, right. I am amazed that people actually fall for such things, but some must...

[Catrin]

Any downside to using Paypal to allow someone to purchase my bike long distance? I can't think of any...and they would pay for packaging and shipping...

[Blueberry]

Yes.

Read their SNAD policy (significantly not as described). If they get the bike and decide they don't like it, generally they can ship it back. Paypal will refund their entire purchase price (including shipping) - so you're out shipping and paypal fees. Definitely educate yourself as to whether this is a risk you are willing to take.

[Catrin]

I've already looked at this, though it looks like Paypal expects them to pay the return shipping. There is a lot of interest in this bike - but nothing local.

I have it on both eBay and Craig's list - Craig's list seems to get the most attention but there are a few days left for the eBay listing. I've tried to be very specific in my description, even mentioning the few cosmetic scratches that's been covered to prevent rust.

[Blueberry]

The problem isn't anything in your description. From what I understand, if a buyer files a SNAD claim, paypal will nearly always side with him/her (even if your description is accurate). They either require that the seller ship the bike back or - if they decide it's counterfit (google paypal and violin), they will tell the buyer to destroy it (not likely here).

My point was just that there is a risk.