Need help - Best way to process a private sale for my rims?
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2005 C230 SS
Need help - Best way to process a private sale for my rims?
Well the good news is that I have quickly acquired 3 very interested buyers for my 2005 C230 SS stock sport rims that I have for sale. 
The bad news is that I am a rookie on executing a private sale so this is where I need help.
My 3 potential buyers are all not within pick-up range so my 4 rims and 2 front tires will need to be shipped.
So I need advice on 2 things:
- the best way to ship my rims
&
- how to fairly and safely process the collection of funds
I have never sold anything on e-bay or made any kind of private sale such as this one so this will be my chance to learn.
Any feedback, comments, or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
The bad news is that I am a rookie on executing a private sale so this is where I need help.
My 3 potential buyers are all not within pick-up range so my 4 rims and 2 front tires will need to be shipped.
So I need advice on 2 things:
- the best way to ship my rims
&
- how to fairly and safely process the collection of funds
I have never sold anything on e-bay or made any kind of private sale such as this one so this will be my chance to learn.
Any feedback, comments, or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Last edited by MCONDE01; Oct 14, 2006 at 03:01 PM.
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1) Look at the major shipping companies and their website to get an idea of cost. Package them well in cartons and wrapped in bubble pack or similar with cardbaoard over the wheel face for added protection.
2) I don't have paypal so I always request a moneyorder, perferable USPS, to cover the S&H expenses.
3) Work with the people and treat them right. If you overestimate the S&H send them a refund.
2) I don't have paypal so I always request a moneyorder, perferable USPS, to cover the S&H expenses.
3) Work with the people and treat them right. If you overestimate the S&H send them a refund.
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Before shipping. VERIFY THAT THE BUYER IS LEGITIMATE. Get verified addresses, work and home phone numbers and be wary of any excuses or last minute changes
For shipping, package each tireless rim individually....do not pack the raw rims together as they will damage each other in shipping
package the two with tires together with bubble pack between them with the face of each rim towards the other.....the rubber will sufficiently protect the insides of the rims
As far as secure payment....Paypal. If you or the buyer doesn't have an account, get one. Have the final buyer transfer the total funds (agreed price plus shipping) to your account - provide them with tracking information for the shipment(s) as soon as that payment posts.
People on this board have been burned both ways. Sellers ship and buyers send payments with the thought that "MBWorld members wouldn't rip me off". I've read about so many scams on this site, it 's frightening. So cover your bases, take all precautions and everyting should go well for both parties.
For shipping, package each tireless rim individually....do not pack the raw rims together as they will damage each other in shipping
package the two with tires together with bubble pack between them with the face of each rim towards the other.....the rubber will sufficiently protect the insides of the rims
As far as secure payment....Paypal. If you or the buyer doesn't have an account, get one. Have the final buyer transfer the total funds (agreed price plus shipping) to your account - provide them with tracking information for the shipment(s) as soon as that payment posts.
People on this board have been burned both ways. Sellers ship and buyers send payments with the thought that "MBWorld members wouldn't rip me off". I've read about so many scams on this site, it 's frightening. So cover your bases, take all precautions and everyting should go well for both parties.
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The buyer protection on paypal is stated in their terms of service agreement. It's an insured purchase and fully refundable if the seller defaults - usually claimed through the buyers credit card.
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From: Lake Worth, FL
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Thank you for your feedback everyone!
So paypal seems to be the way to go...I just really want to make sure that the buyer feels secure with the purchase. I got burned once by the ever so famous Evis Panaou...what a pain that was.
I will check UPS and FEDEX for pricing. Are there any other shipping carriers that I should consider?
Thanks!
So paypal seems to be the way to go...I just really want to make sure that the buyer feels secure with the purchase. I got burned once by the ever so famous Evis Panaou...what a pain that was.
I will check UPS and FEDEX for pricing. Are there any other shipping carriers that I should consider?
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by MCONDE01
I will check UPS and FEDEX for pricing. Are there any other shipping carriers that I should consider?
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