A buyer wants me to send an Apple Watch to a parcel locker and he is willing to do bank deposit. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. Should I send him and invoice? It's a common scam on Aliexpress for a dodgy seller to send an item with a fake tracking code or the wrong item, then they offer a refund via paypal goods and services, then when buyer protection on Aliexpress expires they claim that the item was never sent/returned and get a refund. Most likely they won't be trying to scam you, it's very rare someone would pay first and then try scam you after that. Or ask that he sends me money via the goods and services option? Also make sure it clears your account before sending it. Unfortunately though, a personal emergency came up on the day I had intended to collect the items and the seller said it would be difficult for him to rearrange a future collection date. For this reason, there is no processing fee when payment is made with bank or PayPal balance.However as it is a gift payment, there is also no Buyer protection as no goods or services should have been exchanged.If he was not a close mate or family member you should never use that option as it enables the seller to evade his paypal fees and negates your buyer protection at the same time. Use a short, descriptive title to attract buyers. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Do it at your own risk. Gumtree along with other legitimate companies wouldnt do this. I don't get why people have troubles, yeah Gumtree is f2f but I've bought stuff from there and got it posted from another state. No, they only charge you if you want to boost your views and put your item on the top ad, highlight, etc. Select your items and give them a good once-over. My sister and I tested both PayPal payments. Step 3: Check your email. I got an offer from a guy who's keen to buy it. Seller didn't send. I have bought a few things (mainly bikes) interstate through Gumtree so I can offer some input as a 'buyer'. Then, post the ad with as much detail as possible. 25 October 2014 at 12:16AM. Prominent Member. Choose the closest category. You can also use the Tell us what you are posting option on Gumtree. Sep 20th made contact and paid for items.Sep 25th (last contact) asked if item had been shipped yet. Check their updated policies/buyer protection info before using, and tell seller you'll pay by PayPal, see how they react. I told him I wouldn't send until funds clear. For any purchase, give the buyer ample opportunity to inspect the item in person. Im in the same boat. Second to that is an Auspost money order. Facebook Marketplace car scams. Or maybe it does need to be said. Choose a simple background if possible like a plain wall or free corner of carpet. The Gumtree messaging system is perfectly fine to correspond with buyers and sellers. Then: Scroll down past the FAQ's. Select "Reports and Safety" from the drop-down menu. So if Gumtree is full of scammers, should we all give up and resort to other platforms like eBay and Facebook Marketplace, when trying to clear our homes of unwanted goods and recouping some cash? Sign up for wikiHow's weekly email newsletter. Australian Consumer Law - Gumtree Seller Kept 3 Games from Bulk Order. As with any scam there are few signs to look out for which might help you determine whether its genuine. Its worth making sure photos are clear, in focus and not too far away. https://www.paypal.com/au/webapps/mpp/ua/useragreement-full#int_Schedule_1. IMO you should say sorry, face to face and cash only. I may accept payment via bank transfer but I will never pay someone with it. Don't hand over the item until you see the payment in your PayPal account. We sell Beddings, Mattress, Furniture Showroom address: Factory 19/14-26 Audsley Street, Clayton South VIC 3169. But my question is have you recovered the money back from bank transfer. It is used primarily in the U.K. and Europe. Usually, the scams go something like this: you will list something on Gumtree, then you might receive a Gumtree delivery scam Whatsapp message enquiring about the item. did you miss the part where they say gt is for f2f only? I have a different problem. Im a seller on Gumtree. 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Some of that probably has to do with what types of items that you sell or buy if its baby and kids gear then you are likely to meet fellow mums and dads! As I stated, she said she would ship the 28th. I just wouldn't do it unless he does direct deposit. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. JavaScript is disabled. Title the ad. It should be noted that it can take time should it all go to shit however, only a minor inconvenience if it is a relatively high value transaction. There are a few ways you could tackle this. All of his contact details and proof from Australia Post that he did not send items that i paid for. 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