stu352 Loc: MA/RI Border

In the past I've sold some stuff locally via Craig's List, where the guy shows up with cash (or doesn't show up, you know how that goes). But now I want to sell some old cameras stuff, and some other items, that may require a larger audience to find a buyer.

What sort of payment method do you guys use to sell stuff to individuals, that has to be shipped? I know there's Paypal, but is there anything else that's safe and easy?

Stu

13 Loc: I am only responsible to what I say..not what

A check from a bank.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

and mail the item after the check clears.
--Bob

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

USPS Money order and like Bob said, send item after you have the cash in hand.

Don

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

One would think that sending cash before receiving the goods could be just as risky.

jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida

Vinmo

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

For the most part, people on the Hog are legitimate photographers whether pros or hobbyists. They are not scammers. I have bought and sold quite a few items here and have not had any big problems. One item I bought had a problem and the seller agreed to refund my money but it was a minor problem and I kept the item. We have a pretty good community here and most of us will not cheat a buyer (I say most because there is always that one, you know). The safest way to transact business is through PayPal. There is a fee to the seller; if they do not wish to pay the fee, it can be negotiated with the buyer. Same for shipping fees, this can be negotiated. When I sell here on the Hog I look at what KEH and MBP are selling an item in like condition for. I then price my item at 75% of that price. I don't need to pay for advertising or running a storefront. If they offer free shipping, you should also, or discount your item another 5% and ask for postage. You would have to weigh the options of doing these things -- the price of the item vs. the price of postage. If you don't want to pay higher than average postage you can specify things like shipped to lower 48 only. PayPal is a protection for both the buyer and seller but only if you do not use the "friends and family" method. With that, there is no protection, and while a seller may suggest that, it would be better for the buyer to pay the fee than to do away with the protection. To do this you would have to pay more for the item since PP will only accept money from the seller. I hope this helps, good luck with your transactions.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I use Zelle at my bank. It's instant via email or cell number.
Mark

Canisdirus

Last time I sold something of serious coin was my 4X4 diesel Ford.

Guy wanted the truck...came over to look at it....did not have cash...understandable.

He had a check...meh.

I asked if his wife was home...yes.

Gave him my checking routing number....she went online...I have a bit of property and he was curious, so I took him for a walk with the dogs...when we came back...he had the truck.

It's fast and very safe. You can add to an account that way...never take away.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

PayPal has always worked for me. eBay and PayPal.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

Buying is OK with eBay and PayPal…no fees.
Selling…not so much. I was selling coins on eBay and accepting PayPal. They each take too large of a percentage now. Haven’t sold anything on eBay in quite a while.

AndyBob Loc: St. Louis

Venmo or Zelle are secure and guaranteed and safe.

BebuLamar

Yes selling on Ebay and accepting PayPal is very costly. I think it's more like 15% total.

RainierView Loc: Eatonville, WA

Your bank should take Zelle, if so, set it up. The buyer can transfer money to your account using your phone number. It's free to both sender and receiver.

sodapop Loc: Bel Air, MD

I had only one experience with ebay, where I needed a refund. I was pleased with the result.