Anyone use Gumtree ??
I did advertise a camera with them some years ago.........got lots of dodgy offers from gentlemen mainly based in Africa, with stories of why they couldn't just buy and pay like anyone else. Stuff on E-bay that I have sold has usually fetched more than expected, so off-setting the cost. The old saying 'buyer beware' should also be 'seller be aware'.
Quote:Face to face meetings and cash only would be my advice!
S’what I’ve heard too...
Thanks for replies.
Quote:Face to face meetings and cash only would be my advice!
That's what I thought and what I intended. That said I suppose using eBay/Paypal is safer.
Quote:Stuff on E-bay that I have sold has usually fetched more than expected, so off-setting the cost.
Good point.
Quote:Face to face meetings and cash only would be my advice!
That's what I thought and what I intended. That said I suppose using eBay/Paypal is safer.
Quote:Stuff on E-bay that I have sold has usually fetched more than expected, so off-setting the cost.
Good point.
Fleabay is much better for buyers. A few years back, I bought a lens that turned out to be infected with fungus. The buyer wouldn't play ball but Paypal did a full refund.
Gumtree doesn't give any protection to either party.
Gumtree doesn't give any protection to either party.
I've also had a good experience with Preloved. Cheque sent in payment, cashed by me, then items dispatched by courier. No problems at all.
Thanks for the post. A learned lesson taught here. I've seen it and wondered. Not wondering any longer.
