Any reason why I shouldnt accept Paypal when selling a bike?

rgramjet · July 01, 2009, 03:43:06 PM

Any suggestions, warnings or anecdotes would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Slide Panda · July 01, 2009, 04:06:19 PM

One I can think of right away is that they take a decent cut - I think around 3%.

NAKID · July 01, 2009, 04:23:18 PM

That should be incorporated into the cost of the sale if they are asking to use it.

Problem is, PayPal is owned by Ebay and they have a history of siding with the buyer, despite even the most ridiculous situations...

ducpainter · July 01, 2009, 04:49:07 PM

Quote from: NAKID on July 01, 2009, 04:23:18 PM
That should be incorporated into the cost of the sale if they are asking to use it.

Problem is, PayPal is owned by Ebay and they have a history of siding with the seller, despite even the most ridiculous situations...

Do you mean buyer?

rgramjet · July 01, 2009, 04:59:20 PM

Quote from: yuu on July 01, 2009, 04:06:19 PM
One I can think of right away is that they take a decent cut - I think around 3%.

He said he will add the Paypal cost to the agreed price.

Plan on waiting for Paypal check to clear before bike is signed over.

redxblack · July 01, 2009, 05:02:13 PM

Paypal users can attempt fraud by filing a claim that you sold defective goods/did not receive goods/etc and paypal will automatically deduct funds from your account for a refund. It IS fraud, but you're still out the money while it gets sorted out.

Kopfjager · July 01, 2009, 05:41:51 PM

Does this mean the Chromo is going?

NAKID · July 01, 2009, 05:44:11 PM

Quote from: painter on July 01, 2009, 04:49:07 PM
Do you mean buyer?

Yes, I did. Sorry about that. They tend to screw over the seller...

Popeye the Sailor · July 01, 2009, 06:09:26 PM

It should be okay, but you can't sell it unless you leave the aftermarket pipes on it.

rgramjet · July 01, 2009, 06:19:44 PM

Quote from: kopfjager on July 01, 2009, 05:41:51 PM
Does this mean the Chromo is going?

Id never count my chickens but I got a call from a guy that seems very interested in the 99. Ill hold on to the 01.

First bike for this dude, says he's ridden a lot but never owned one. Pains me to hand over the keys to a semi newbie.

Yall had your chance! lol

The CF Forzas are its only mod. They go with it.

rgramjet · July 01, 2009, 06:27:16 PM

Im keeping this Evil pregnant dog!

Been deboobified since this pic...

He Man · July 01, 2009, 06:59:52 PM

You need the DP aluminum seat cowl chromed to match that bike dude.

no lie. thats the sickest Chromo ever. My fav bike. If i could, id throw a chrome tank on my S2R1000 and nut.

rgramjet · July 02, 2009, 04:25:47 PM

Hm, interested party was sposed to show up at 6 pm.....its now 8:30..... I am shocked and bewildered that this could happen off a CL ad....

Wheres the CL rant thread??

Quote from: He Man on July 01, 2009, 06:59:52 PM
You need the DP aluminum seat cowl chromed to match that bike dude.

no lie. thats the sickest Chromo ever. My fav bike. If i could, id throw a chrome tank on my S2R1000 and nut.

Fanks!

booger · July 02, 2009, 04:39:21 PM

Why shouldn't you accept PayPal when selling a bike? Because PayPal ain't cash, that's why. I wouldn't even eBay a bike. I'd be really careful when CL-ing a bike. Don't go and get yourself scammed!

I don't usually like the horribly conspicuous chromos(for the same reason I don't go for yellow) but I really like yours. Needs a stock headlight though, those weird engorged tick looking lights up front are an abomination.

derby · July 02, 2009, 04:58:00 PM

absolutely no reason i'd accept paypal for a local transaction. if a local guy can't give you cash, he doesn't have the money.

in fact, even when i sold my s4r, i had the seller go to my bank in texas and deposit cash directly into my account.

smooth transaction w/ no service fees.

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Any reason why I shouldnt accept Paypal when selling a bike?