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Old 08-03-2017, 12:09 PM
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I have someone who is interested in one of my vehicles and says he wants to pay for the entire vehicle through PayPal. The only question he has asked of me is "what is the lowest price I will take for the vehicle?" We have agreed on a price.
I've called PayPal and they assured I would be okay, but I am still suspicious because I am used to people asking me all kinds of questions on the vehicle before they even talk price.
The person is in the USA, just south of Mississippi.
Old 08-03-2017, 12:30 PM
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paypal money would come from Credit Card or checking account. I would worry that someone would pay with CC funds and then dispute the purchase " not as described" after they have your car.

cash talks- have him wire you the money. If he has a high credit limit on his card- he would certainly have the means to wire you the cash.
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It would be safer to deal with a Nigerian prince.
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What makes you so sure he is in the US?

This has scam written all over it.
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Isn't south of Mississippi mostly water with a few oil rigs dotting the horizon?
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bcgreen.... do not even think about it ..especially being payed by paypal..they would tell you whatever fits their needs.. to charge you for this sale...
Like the boys said it smells..cash for car only in these days...
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Absolutely no way. Certified funds or wire transfer.
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Thanks for the advice guys, I'm out.



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