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Title: Paying a yank that don't take Paypal
Post by: Longun on February 21, 2008, 05:28 PM: Any ideas how I could do this?

He's got some bits I'd like, is OK with sending them (Phew, that makes a change) BUT he doesn't take Paypal.

Any suggestions as to how I could get payment to him? A friend suggested a bank transfer to his account but, having dealt with US banks before I can see that being a complete mare.
Anyone got any friends stateside that I could paypal to and they could send on a cheque or something like that?

thanks
Title: Re: Paying a yank that don't take Paypal
Post by: Swivel on February 21, 2008, 05:35 PM: Could do Western Union but its a bit more costly and also a tad risky too, but so is tranferring directly to their bank acc.... can't advise anymore than that mate really :)
Title: Re: Paying a yank that don't take Paypal
Post by: Mattdub on February 21, 2008, 05:55 PM: I've sent cash a few times , wrapped in about 4 sheets of paper ;)

Cash as in $
Title: Re: Paying a yank that don't take Paypal
Post by: 2020mad on February 21, 2008, 06:16 PM: I've sent $200 in an envolope before but guy seemed genuine on u.s bmx forum with a good post count, send it special recorded/ signed for if it goes missing you will get some back, £88 i think. my deal went good, the guy even threww some extras in but it was worth the risk, but i felt sick for a few days hoping the guy would come good and send stuff to me.
Title: Re: Paying a yank that don't take Paypal
Post by: MartyC on February 21, 2008, 10:18 PM: I've done the Western Union thang and kept my fingers crossed, all came good and now after a bit of work I have this baby...

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g114/martycoughlin/IMG_0643.jpg)

Any excuse to post a piccy :LolLolLolLol:

US Banks are a pain as they charge a huge inbound fee for international transfers, how about an international payment order or draft? All depends on how much it is and how much of risk taker you are Steve as a few have said you could just send the cash :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Paying a yank that don't take Paypal
Post by: kdw712 on February 21, 2008, 10:24 PM: like a couple of others up there -----^^^^^^^^^^

i have sent cash $$$ by signed for international before
Title: Re: Paying a yank that don't take Paypal
Post by: jimmyp on February 21, 2008, 10:34 PM: ive sent cash as well, not tracked though :-\ :-[
Title: Re: Paying a yank that don't take Paypal
Post by: billstup on February 21, 2008, 10:46 PM: I wouldn`t trust someone in this country who never excepted paypal let alone someone in another country ::)
Title: Re: Paying a yank that don't take Paypal
Post by: electro808 on February 22, 2008, 01:20 AM: I was going to make that guy an offer for his Trickstar f+f (if that's the bike in question) but I was put off by the fact he didn't accept Paypal. Sending cash in an envelope is a very risky business, though. I sent a guy in Germany, 30 Euros for a set of NOS Haro folding pegs but, unsurprisingly, the letter went missing. The payment was sent 'International signed for' and insured so I thought I'd be able to claim it back. After checking the 'small print' I found out that sending any form of currency is not covered by the insurance >:(
Title: Re: Paying a yank that don't take Paypal
Post by: davevilla on February 22, 2008, 09:11 AM: I've had pretty bad experiences with this type of thing.

I've tried both Western Union type transfres and sending cash...both deals went sour and I lost a few quid (or dollar) in the process. I'm not sure I'd bother mate - unless it's something you really must have, you may be causing yourself undue stress and wasting your hard earned in the process.
Title: Re: Paying a yank that don't take Paypal
Post by: Longun on February 22, 2008, 11:59 AM: I've decided to give it a miss. I looked into the Western Union option and sending cash and decided that the possible downside of getting stung wasn't worth it.

Thanks for all your advice though.