I tend to have more success on Facebook Marketplace these days but I list on gumtree also. I would think you are protected either way since you are paying for the service as a seller. Forum Rules I think they're bonkers, but they're the ones taking (vast majority of) the risk. To be fair, they have PayPal protection as a buyer and it’s not uncommon to buy used laptops on eBay. either friends and family or bank transfer if you're selling. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Best way would be something that won't be possible to reverse or bounce. I am happy to sell locally. I wish you all the best OP, but based on what I've read on these forums - this usually doesn't end well for the seller. Remember to inform your fellow Gummies you’d like contactless payment when negotiating the … full face helmets for sale @ podium motorcycles.they are all in perfect condition!make / size / price :- airoh / xs / sold- scorpion / large / r4 500.00 (bluetooth headset with inner sun viser)- spirit vertex mx series / medium / r1 980.00 (brand new)- shark evo line series 3 /xs / r3 500. Don’t Get Scammed By This Fake UBYK Email! I don't think your issue here is PayPal doing not as described as thats not covered with paypal in gumtree, its more the charge back issue? I got nothing but lost time, fear, distrust. If they claim they are having account issues then, as mentioned above, search their seller number online to read previous reviews, or halt the sale until you’ve contacted Gumtree. What a very good lot of advice there is here about selling on Gumtree. Gumtree said it will always take down a copycat website as soon as it can. Fingers crossed it goes well. Took longer to get payment but worked out well in the end. The best way to accept payment in cash is at a bank, where staff can count the money and confirm it’s genuine ( or check yourself ). I filled out the payslip for them. There’s a lot you can do for free on Gumtree. Seems to good to be true. Can still be reversed if the payment was initiated from a card and the cardholder claims the card was stolen at the time that transaction was made. Like I will do it tomorrow, deposit $320 cash, in the bank branch, but it is for services rendered by my previous cleaner. Conflicting Gumtree Advice - Buyer Protection Hi there, On PayPal's website I'm seeing conflicting advice, some pages say "tick for goods" box and you will be covered for any purchase. Maybe not the case if they paid you with a friends and family payment as that's not meant to be used for purchases and offers no protection for the seller. Kids these days use Facebook as well but I'm too old to comment on that. The seller got to keep the money also with paypal stating it was their mistake to close the case early. The best way to accept payment in cash is at a bank, where staff can count the money and … When you've agreed to the sale, the seller will request the payment in the Gumtree app. So in this case they lost money and paid me. Besides eBay (and even that’s risky at times with the way they’ve been known to side in the scammers favour), clearly according to this there is no safe way to sell in my opinion. In future, cash for pickup on Gumtree, ebay for delivery. I had to give him invoices, police reports, receipts, pretty much everything I had relating to it. someone planning on stealing your $1100 item is unlikely to arrive WITH the money right? Yet still at the end of the day, their attitude/policy seemed to be, 'well the bank forced us to give money back, so we are going to take it back from you' . 7001 Gumtree Ct , Spotsylvania, VA 22551-2636 is currently not for sale. You're better off selling at half the value in Sydney. We recommend using contactless digital payments for Gumtree transactions where possible. Call/sms/whatsapp 8860 9445 to enquire with no obligation & hidden cost!Nippon MatexHDB BTO 3-Room Flat $688/-HDB BTO 4-Room Flat $788/-HDB BTO 5-Room Flat $888/-Others (Please enquire)Nippon Vinilex 5000 / Dulux ICIHDB BTO 3-Room Flat $988/-HDB BTO 4-Room Flat $1088/-HDB BTO 5-Room Flat $1188/-Others (Please enquire) Free site inspection Free laying of protection … Meh, just 'cos Gumtree says it don't make it so. Never compromise. I’m happy with the offer but after I told them my suburb they’ve requested for me to post it and offered $50 (bringing the total payment to $1350) to cover postage to Sydney (from Brisbane). He was really nice though, an ex cop. What do I have to lose? Think about it. Only ever accept paypal payment if they pay through with friends and family option. I’ve sold a used laptop on Gumtree a few months ago. Which types of payment does Gumtree accept? Gumtree Cottage is situated approximately 15 mins from Bowmore and the main amenities of the island. Gumtree say keeping it ‘in-house’ means you are protected by their filter system which blocks any spam or suspicious emails. @stickyfingers: "If you are going to meet up in person, try to block the person into a corner when you show them the item so you can grab them if they try to run is my only advice I guess.". Collapse Tree Branch Trading During COVID-19. @DisabledUser271064: Did you get paid through the gumtree app with paypal? That's what I did, that way you got nothing to lose. Post an ad, send a message, sell your item, or apply for a job. When you've agreed to the sale, the seller will request the payment in the Gumtree app. You should have got them to pay via paypal through the gumtree app. surely once the money is in your account its yours? The police caught the thief weeks later after my partner (who witnessed it from the car in the car park), and a bystander gave statements. If someone is insisting on remote payment before seeing the goods, my reccommendation would be to walk away and look for something else, especially if it sounds too good to be true. But I won't do that, too risky, unless I know the person. I feel that as long as you've documented everything, show evidence that you've sent the item (tracking details etc, and proof of delivery) there is no reason for Paypal to 'reverse' or refund the transaction. Copyright © 2006-2021 OzBargain ABN: 26 144 073 772, Is My Gumtree Sale Safe? WARNING Do not link Paypal to Gumtree as I have just been scammed by a buyer who opened a dispute saying the item was defective ( it was a plastic figurine and unbreakable and I had photos before and after delivery proving she is not being honest) and Payal have given her all her(my) money back. When sending the payment request I specified in the request description the item, linked to the Gumtree add and mentioned the avenues of communication. Selling on Gumtree is a win-win situation! CASH ONLY. Gumtree.com Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Zuto Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 452589. PayPal might cop the loss themselves though. It’s a MacBook and FileVault was used so the data is encrypted regardless. Gumtree is a local classifieds website and ads aren’t reviewed before they go live on the site. As a seller, I accept cash only. We previously moved to restrict the sale of items that were in high demand such as hand sanitisers and PPE, and will move to do the same if required. According to Gumtree, cash is the safest way to get paid. Gumtree is a local classifieds website and ads aren’t reviewed before they go live on the site. All trademarks are owned by their respective owners.OzBargain is an independent community website which has no association with nor endorsement by the respective trademark owners. Doctors Refusing to See Particular Patients. Gumtree warns users to look out for the following signs: Messages that ask you to log in or make a payment … Once you've confirmed the payment, the money will appear in the seller's PayPal account. You need to properly shred all unused space with a 3rd party program. PayPal is a Gumtree partner – it’s easy to connect PayPal to your Gumtree account. Reminds me of a case i raised with them as i bought something on gumtree, the seller sent approx 10% of what i bought, so i raised a case and they closed it without even asking for evidence (i couldnt upload it until they went to the next step), i got them to reopen it and gave them all my evidence, so they went in my favour, i got a full refund, even though i was just asking for a partial refund for the % that wasnt there. I was very surprised, and put off paying this way due to it. In reality it’ll cost me like $10 but I agreed, specifically requesting PayPal Goods & Services as the only payment method. You will have to jump through a load of hoops to prove the transaction is genuine and 99% of the time you will lose. Finally, if the buyer pays you via PayPal, you’ll also need to pay a fee of 15p plus 2.6% of the sale price. Same rules apply though. Gumtree.com Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Zuto Limited who are authorised and regulated … Including today. sorry missed the 2nd line of your post, still very surpirsed how much they do cost.. I know you've had a bad experience but I don't think that's very good advice. That was my biggest concern. The bank will find out if its forged money on the spot and the buyer gets it in the neck. AA 128 Point Inspection Passed with report, Free HPI Certificate Provided, AA Nationwide Warranty included. in paranoid moments I have made buyers meet me at the bank and paid it into my account with me looking over their shoulder. The insurance company called it “standard practice” but when I asked the PI he admitted it isn’t and they bought him in because it seemed fabricated/planned. @festivalmayhem: He called to arrange an interview with me. We recommend using contactless digital payments for Gumtree transactions where possible. I'm selling a TV on Gumtree and I just got this msg: "hello would you take 320 now via PayPal and I can collect when you have the cash, thanks" I've never been asked that before so I'm wondering is it a possible scam? There are 6 red albums for commemorative, special stamps and miniature sheets for 1985-1989. I don't insist a deposit be actually made in cash, they can do a bank transfer (though about 20% of the time they actually go to a bank branch and deposit actual cash). I'm not sure the case with gumtree paypal method you suggested. Selling on Gumtree is a win-win situation! Because if get 1 number wrong in online tranfer, recipient might not return it. Safety. I think they meant 'Gumtree = cash in hand'. Nah I've been told I can be very intimidating…. Nestled in the Klein Karoo, sandwiched between the Swartberg and Kammanassie Mountains, perched 15m above the waters of the Stompdrift Dam with awe inspiring views, this three bedroom timber cabin occupies a truly special corner of our planet. Throwback Thursday: Fort William 2013 – World Cup Fever, This topic has 13 replies, 8 voices, and was last updated. There’s plenty of other laptops available, why mine? According to Gumtree, cash is the safest way to get paid. When buyers tell me they want to buy, and want me to post it. are you guys aware of the cost of postal orders? VAT number: 259751759. Note: PayPal Buyer Protection does not apply to payments made through Gumtree. We endeavour to ensure that the information on this site is current and accurate but you should confirm any information with the product or service provider and read the information they can provide. Gumtree Help Desk . yes that's why I said …………… "It's costs them to buy it though so you may have to stand the cost yourself in order to get them to do it". What sort of laptop is it? Yeh why put on gumtree if you don’t want cash? If you do friends and family transfer it's a bit more security for you. They can request that it is reversed by the bank has to confirm with the recipient (you) that it was transferred in error. I always use bank transfer when posting goods sold on Gumtree. But yes, I did zero over it. CASH on pickup for Gumtree transactions is the only way to go. Police in Belfast are warning locals about scammers targeting locals through Gumtree and PayPal. I chased them as much as I could yelling for help before my eyes closed up but didn’t catch them. But even with that I was investigated for fraud by the insurance company’s PI when I made the claim because they honestly couldn’t believe it was real. @stickyfingers: ask to see or be given the money first? Jonnyblock 16. postal order is good because you can go & cash it before sending the goods, It's costs them to buy it though so you may have to stand the cost yourself in order to get them to do it. PayPal is a Gumtree partner – it’s easy to connect PayPal to your Gumtree account. Once you've confirmed the payment, the money will appear in the seller's PayPal account. I guess I’m lucky I didn’t catch them as I found out from the police later that the thief robbed somebody earlier and stabbed them in the leg when the victim grabbed them. ... Protection bar bags, set. This stunning White C Class AMG Sport Plus has covered 92k miles from new. On Gumtree, this means being polite and observant when buying or selling. The problem is, if the purchaser buys with a stolen credit card, the purchaser gets your item free while the money gets reversed because the bank would've reversed it from Paypal? Once payment is confirmed, item will be shipped out within 1-2 working days (except pre-ordered items which needs about 21-30 working days). You can see our top scam warning signs here and read loads more safety advice here; gumtree is a CASH only transaction place. Remember to inform your fellow Gummies you’d like contactless payment … I would still tend to side with you are protected since you are paying a fee to be covered for seller protection. As a buyer, I would only pay cash if it was an in-person transaction. Nice! 4 four Thunderbolt USB-C It comes with Wireless Keyboard and Magic Trackpad • Find cars, furniture, electronics, jobs, real estate & more for sale across Australia Another way to contact the seller is by phone. I have had similar situation, PayPal even sided with me (due to my significant record of honest transactions) , but when it forced back through bank claim, I was then held accountable for PayPal's loss . This fee is charged by PayPal, not Gumtree. Issue 134. I have an 2006 Suzuki Bandit 1200 as deposit. Period. Better to lose a sale and still own a laptop than make a sale and end up losing it. @stickyfingers: Wow rough story :( How did the insurance company’s PI investigate you. Bike in a very good condition. Mrs is selling her wedding dress and has an interested party which sounds genuine enough, but we would have to post the dress. Sometimes you might want to pay a fee to give your ad a boost. Otherwise they can easily dispute through paypal and get funds reversed. Not that desperate. Gumtree doesn’t offer any sort of buyer protection / payment programs So … Dismiss, Viewing 14 posts - 1 through 14 (of 14 total), Best form of payment to not get scammed (Gumtree), Premier Partners for Singletrack issues & exclusive subscriber perks, Metcheck MTB Weather Forecasts At A Glance, Singletrack Cycle Of Good Inner Tube Belt, Singletrack Lockdown 2020 426ml Coffee Mug. They had somebody waiting in a car for them. Opinions? ... with consumer protection… How Would Someone Be Able to Purchase JB Hi-Fi Gift Cards from Auspost for Half Price or More? Not worth losing the money. I wouldn't touch Paypal payments at all - too easy for scammers to get their money refunded. Classifieds Rules I typically check the age of the sellers account, see if they're selling also and if the things they're selling looks real, but I've never bought anything at that price. I am aware of the classic Paypal scam where they send you can invoice, you pay it, then they complain and buyer's protection covers it and you lose the money and product. The years of albums as : 1973-1985, 1986-1987, 1988-1989, 1990, 1991-1992, 1993-1994, and 1995. If you receive any emails promoting these services, please report it to us. It also means not exploiting the current situation for commercial gain. Took about 1 - 2 hours at my house. My way is safe, you watch them put it into your bank account. But of course the scammers ruin it for everyone. It just doesn’t seem like there’s any safe way to sell online. They are the ones contacting me soliciting for change in terms of sale. Who the hell buys a laptop without either seeing it, or having some sort of guarantee of getting the money back if it is falsely advertised. All payment details stay securely encrypted and, if you receive an unauthorised payment for a Gumtree sale, we’ll help you get your money back. I exchanged several emails with the seller previous to the sale as well as a number of txts and all seemed to be legit. Before you pay, carefully inspect the item in person or confirm the service has been completed to your satisfaction. ft. single-family home is a 2 bed, 1.0 bath property. As long as the payment is sent as Goods & Services and I ship the item via courier (Sendle) with tracking. Another option, would be get them to have a friend of theirs in Brisbane, pick it up for them, pay cash, and have their friend then send item via post. That and getting scammed buying here on OzB has set me up to be pretty cautious about selling stuff. 5. PPFF - has no formal protection, however it the payment fund has been a credit or debit card can be reversed by the bank, which ultimately goes through PayPal as a chargeback. As a female I would feel super uncomfortable and unsafe if a seller (or anyone)did that. Just been defrauded on Gumtree, ... A lifetime in Finance has convinced me that payment for internet purchases should only be made by ... but presumably they will spout data protection… It was interstate and I requested Auspost COD, also the buyer sent $50 to my Paypal account via friends and family to cover initial cost. I’ll have seller protection on my side for everything else but I’m unsure how it goes when I did everything well documented, confirmed, and with a strong evidence trail but the account purchasing was hacked. Premier Club Any emails you receive that talk about such systems should be ignored, even if they may have the Gumtree logo. Gumtree also say to be wary of buyers or sellers that ask you to switch payment method, normally to one that has no consumer protection. If it seems fishy then just say no, you will find out quickly they are fake because they will pull a desperation card. How to transition to working in disability care without qualifications? If they deposit direct into your bank account, they cannot get money back at all no matter what. But I would not be surprised if something in the fine print allows PayPal to still take the $1200 back, if the reverses and takes the $1200 from PayPal company. Ebay is safe to sell online via paypal and you can set your item to "pickup only" if you want to keep it local.. On another note, I hope you haven't just put trust in a windows system wipe if you have any private data on your laptop. With a bank deposit, as long as the money is in your account, and not pending clearing like a deposited cheque or something, they can't get the money back. They didn't in my case, and it was only about $20USD . Welcome to Gumtree. Probably acts abit like insurance, getting all the premiums but only a small % make a claim that they need to pay. Find cars, furniture, electronics, jobs, real estate & more for sale across Australia The site literally recommends you sell locally. Make sure you are with the seller when you pay. I'm selling a TV on Gumtree and I just got this msg: "hello would you take 320 now via PayPal and I can collect when you have the cash, thanks" I've never been asked that before so I'm wondering is it a possible scam? Gumtree doesn’t offer any sort of buyer protection or payment programs. However, on another page I see "Note: PayPal Buyer Protection does not apply to payments made through Gumtree. Gumtree doesn’t get involved in the payment process, but it does provide a useful guide. PayPal was 100% on my side, believed my version of events (which I had evidence corroborating) . It would be unethical IMO to send for $10 postage no insurance, and just pocket the other $40. chiade1234 (More ads from this seller) User since kwi 2010 93878624 Email poster If they are serious about the sale, they would accept direct deposit only however again there are many issues with fake cheques that can be spoofed here. Gumtree.com Limited is an Appointed Representative of Compare The Market Limited who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. View Gumtree Free Online Classified Ads for ktm 1290 and more in South Africa. I did everything you’re supposed to do; checked to make sure it was a genuine profile, met in a public place (a large shopping centre) with surveillance, and requested cash. I'd NEVER EVER EVER accept paypal as a seller but always happy to use it as a buyer. Basically, Gumtree doesn't have any buyer or seller protection, so doing anything other than face-to-face exchange for cash is asking to be scammed. I wouldn't do any PayPal and Gumtree combinations for such high-value item. IME the safest option is to meet somewhere neutral and take cash, or have a chat on the phone to make sure they're genuine (scammers are usually easy to spot) and then take money by bank transfer. Should I accept PayPal as a payment method on Gumtree? No more but but but whatever you know all are wrong. I’d be more worried about them calling the bank and reporting an unauthorised transaction. Once payment is confirmed, item will be shipped out within 1-2 working days (except pre-ordered items which needs about 21-30 working days). Only deal with cash when sell on Gumtree :). Privacy A collection of 6 FDC Albums of Singapore from 1973-1995. My partner still gets worried when we sell something online too. @stickyfingers: Next time meet in the car park of a cop shop and just say you've finished your shift. Just be patient, anyone who doesn’t show the cash then ignore. Our features help you jump to the top of the listings, speed up your sale, or reach out further to your audience. Please remember to respect your local community. Gumtree said it will always take down a copycat website as soon as it can. I honestly shake every time I’ve gone to sell something since and I meet up with somebody. In saying that though, I've purchased a number of items on Gumtree, I typically pay with paypal as it seems to be the preference and I've received the goods and sent the money each time no issue. Even though Paypal claims there is no buyer protection for Gumtree items, there is no seller protection either, so what they do is charge back the payment to you from the … They definitely can, and it is an extremely common practice if you do a Google search. As far as I know the thief has no remorse for their actions.

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