UPS COD safe?

[Chris_83]

Selling an item via GumTree and the buyer has suggested using UPS COD service. Is it safe or am I walking right into a scam?

 

[Chris_83]

Richand, that's whats' ringing alarm bells. If the buyer gives a personal cheque its no different to sending it through the post. I won't know I've been scammed until a period of time after I cash the cheque.

Anyone suggest an alternative? Seems he's unwilling to meet somewhere halfway (I'm Hull, he's Nottingham).

 

[Chris_83]

Cheers, you've confirmed my suspicions. Just told him I'm willing to meet in Sheffield and cover the cost of his train ticket, or the deal is off. (Would rather take a £20 hit and know I'm not being scammed).