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Hi,
I am selling a bike and was wondering what is the safest way to get paid for me and for the buyer. Gift payment may be a bit of an ask for such a large sum. What do you reckon?


 
Posted : 20/04/2012 8:50 am
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Cash on pickup not an option?


 
Posted : 20/04/2012 8:52 am
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Bank transfer seems a pretty safe option.

Or cash.


 
Posted : 20/04/2012 8:52 am
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I asked for bank transfer to my account. Bit of trust on the buyers part I guess though.


 
Posted : 20/04/2012 8:58 am
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Thanks guys, He wanted me to post it so cash not an option. Bank transfer I guess.


 
Posted : 20/04/2012 8:59 am
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if he is ok with it and you actually intend on sending said item then Bank transfer is generally the quickest method and quite safe.


 
Posted : 20/04/2012 9:04 am
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I do intend on sending it. Any idea on what postage will cost and who to post with?
I have a bike box and will turn bars/remove pedals ect.


 
Posted : 20/04/2012 9:07 am
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parcel2go.com


 
Posted : 20/04/2012 9:10 am
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parcel2go interparcel or senditnow, I have done loads of stuff with each of them, all good.


 
Posted : 20/04/2012 10:03 am
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As a rough guesstimate, I sent two pairs of (car) alloy wheels from Portmsouth to the Lake District with parcel2go, the all up cost was less than £20. I can't see a bike costing any more than that, to be honest.


 
Posted : 20/04/2012 10:06 am
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Thing about a bike is the dimensions, not the weight. Many couriers restrict on the size.


 
Posted : 20/04/2012 10:47 am
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Thing about a bike is the dimensions, not the weight. Many couriers restrict on the size.

This. And if you want to add insurance it gets very expensive very quickly.


 
Posted : 20/04/2012 10:59 am
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Prostitute, but ask to see some proper medical documents that she is free from any STD's. Far more safer than going to a bar and using rohypnol.
Edit- oh wait you said paid, not laid. Sorry
* runs off and hides*


 
Posted : 20/04/2012 11:30 am
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A safe way to receive payment is actually Western Union, but it's not so safe for the person sending the money as it still requires a level of trust. At least a bank transfer could be traced.


 
Posted : 20/04/2012 1:10 pm

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