safe transactions on ebay

[n/a]

Group members, what is the safest way for money transfer Payment on 230sl other then in person (not possible). I have never bought car on ebay any advice to be safe would be appreciated thanks group.

[cascadia]

You might consider a nominal deposit to hold the car, then arrange for the transporter driver to present your bank check for the balance upon pickup of the car.  There are also escrow services out there (escrow.com, etc) but I can't say I'm very familiar with any of them.

[keesing]

Unless you are absolutly positive that the car is exactly as presented and there are NO surprizes awaiting you... I would arrange with the seller to either escrow or send (FedEx) a substantial portion of the price, with the balance (2 to 4,000) to be overnited upon delivery and your final inspection! I did NOT do this on a 250SL that I purchased 8 months ago... car would not run upon delivery and several major problems were found - still waiting for the seller to "make things right" as he promised when I confronted him with the problems. It was MY fault because I trusted his word! I even flew out to inspect the car, paid it in full and trusted his word that he'd fix the problems upon receipt of the bills! Oh well! Just protect yourself!!!  :?

1967 250SL Signal Red
1969 280SL "Tweety Bird Yellow"
1987 260E Charcoal

[rwmastel]

quote:Originally posted by newbe

I have never bought car on ebay any advice to be safe would be appreciated thanks group.

To be the most safe, maintain your status of never having bought on eBay.   :?

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

[n/a]

Thanks the car is going to silverstar restorations then if it checks out I will proceed.