Does this sound like a scam?

[kinderscout]

Looking back at my experience they do not ask any questions about what you are selling and you would expect quite a lot regarding your item.

[CutterSy]

Thanks for all the feedback everyone. I had a feeling something was up. Will demand cleared cheque cash or bank transfer and see if he still wants it.

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

I'd wager a tenner you'll be looking for another buyer! It might seem a pain, but rather that than chasing up non-existent payment after bike has gone!

[Mike Dempsey]

Do not ask for a cheque. They can still bounce up to 6 months later. Bacs payment with you actually checking it has been received into your account and not relying on him telling you it has been put in.

[Mull]

Do not ask for a cheque. They can still bounce up to 6 months later. Bacs payment with you actually checking it has been received into your account and not relying on him telling you it has been put in.

 

 

Really, even after they've been cleared?

[Mull]

I'd assume most cheques are cleared in 5 working days? Where does 6 months come into it ?

[WR14GHT]

Agree with guys saying be vary wary, but at the same time, we have sold a few bikes to a chap in Ireland, who paid via PayPal and sent a courier to collect, all with no problems at all, so it can go either way. Just have to make sure you cross the i's and dot the t's to protect yourself

[Bustergasket]

it's all to to do with how they get the funds to show, if they pay a cheque into your account, with a ref of cleared funds then you check and the money is there, however when chq does not clear the money comes back out, I think if they do a propper transfer then you are ok but you need to call your bank to see what route the money took to hit ur accnt

[CutterSy]

Thanks for all the replies.

Wow did not know about that cheque scam, I'll be aware and cautious of that one.

Good to see it goes right sometimes!

[Shane]

Why even consider going through with it? He might be genuine but it appears to be a faily hefty risk - so why take it with so much money?

 

In your first post you said he was 'willing' to pay more than you hoped for....

In my experience real buyers usually offer less to start with and should be happy to 'prove' they are genuine.