Would you ever use Bank Transfer on Gumtree?

Upgrade · 12 Nov 2018 at 18:23

Seller insists on using it. It'll be for a £200 item. He tells me he's had previous bad experiences with Paypal and being ripped off/being left in the negative. As reassurance, he's told me he'll provide his ID, proof of address, bank details, etc.

Thoughts?

Beans on toast Dave · 12 Nov 2018 at 18:24

absolutely NOT

Delta3D · 12 Nov 2018 at 18:25

I'd only ever use cash on Gumtree unless it was something big (I sold my car on there for example and the guy had cash, but he was happy to bank transfer instead)

Explosivo · 12 Nov 2018 at 18:25

No chance

Upgrade · 12 Nov 2018 at 18:33

Absolute zero chance I'd see the money again if the seller decides not to send the item? Halifax wouldn't be able to assist me in anyway, right?

Malevolence · 12 Nov 2018 at 18:37

Why do people insist on asking this question? It must be the fourth or fifth time I've seen it on here. Gumtree is face to face and cash only.

Upgrade · 12 Nov 2018 at 18:41

Malevolence said:
Why do people insist on asking this question? It must be the fourth or fifth time I've seen it on here. Gumtree is face to face and cash only.

I understand it may have been designed that way, but times change. I'm just unsure if there's any sort of protection I can get from the bank if the seller turns out to be dodgy. All conversations are recorded via text and he'll provide me proof of who he is, etc etc.

Shoeyuk · 12 Nov 2018 at 18:50

I would only do it if I was actually meeting the person face to face and see the goods.

Captain · 12 Nov 2018 at 18:52

Bank transfer if i was in person with the seller but not before..

200sols · 12 Nov 2018 at 18:53

Ask him what the weather is like in Lagos.

NoobCannon · 12 Nov 2018 at 18:55

Send me the money and ill transfer it to him you got no risk then

Tee Hee Johnson · 12 Nov 2018 at 19:09

not.a.chance

D3K · 12 Nov 2018 at 19:13

I bought a a very used car and transferred the money while standing next to the guy. Had mild fear he would shine me on, but confirmed it was there 5 mins later.

Wouldn't ever did that remotely.

Blackjack Davy · 12 Nov 2018 at 19:31

Cash or no chance. Even then I'd hold it up to the sun for a good look etc.

If hes got money in the bank to transfer he can take it out at a cashpoint, preferably when you're there with him to watch it happen.

LewisRaz · 12 Nov 2018 at 19:40

Face to face and cash only. Gumtree is a pit of scammers

G-MAN2004 · 12 Nov 2018 at 19:43

Scam scam scam.

Diddums · 12 Nov 2018 at 19:44

People still wonder this in 2018?

UnworthyBean · 12 Nov 2018 at 19:46

Are you meeting face to face? Just take cash. Instant.

Getting it delivered? Run. Don't even bother getting things delivered on gumtree.

DJ85 · 12 Nov 2018 at 19:46

Ask him to post item on eBay or offer to post item on eBay whoever is selling that’s what I do. A bit more safeguarding

Man-Meat · 12 Nov 2018 at 19:51