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Old 10-21-2003, 01:30 AM
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Best way to make a secure payment.

I want to buy something from a fellow .org member but he says he doesn't have a checking or paypal address. I'm skeptical about sending money at al.. What's the most secure way of finding out who cashed a money order? Is a western union money order pretty secure?
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Old 10-21-2003, 02:39 AM
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I'd say making sure your money goes where it is supposed to is fairly important, but with all these red flags, how can you be sure you're going to get the merchandise you've paid for?
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Old 10-21-2003, 03:30 AM
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I don't know who you are buying from here, but you have to be careful. I do not have a Pay Pay..nor do I give out any of my account info. Best thing to do is ask around the board to see if anyone else has delt with him and his reliability. There are a lot of people on the net who are not what they pretend to be.

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Old 10-21-2003, 04:36 AM
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I agree with wildwilly. Definitely see if they have any referecnes. As for lying on the internet...I thought that was not allowed. :P
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Old 10-21-2003, 05:04 AM
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I agree with wildwilly. Definitely see if they have any referecnes. As for lying on the internet...I thought that was not allowed. :P

This may be a dumb question..but, did ther not used to be a vendor rating system??? If so..I am not able to find it anymore? Any help out there??
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Old 10-21-2003, 05:31 AM
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If you are skeptical already, then don't buy it.
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Old 10-21-2003, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by wild *****
This may be a dumb question..but, did ther not used to be a vendor rating system??? If so..I am not able to find it anymore? Any help out there??
http://forums.maxima.org/forumdisplay.php?f=72
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Old 10-21-2003, 08:13 AM
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I want to buy 2 square 12's in the 4 sale section. I just want to know that if something does happen, what's the best way to trace who recieves the cash.
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Old 10-21-2003, 08:31 AM
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get a PayPal account - it is fast, easy, and free! Got to be the safest way out there.

of course, the seller will need an account too...but again, its free and no hassle - so no reason not to get one.

you don't have to give PayPal ANY bank or credit account info to join (and send/receive money).

plus, PayPal offers a rip-off guarentee...if you don't get your item they will give you your money back! nothing to lose.

also, check the feedback section of the forum - might give you an idea or the sellers history.
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Old 10-21-2003, 08:59 AM
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the best way to ensure a smooth transaction is to deal with the person in person
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Old 10-21-2003, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by fishhouse
get a PayPal account - it is fast, easy, and free! Got to be the safest way out there.

of course, the seller will need an account too...but again, its free and no hassle - so no reason not to get one.

you don't have to give PayPal ANY bank or credit account info to join (and send/receive money).

plus, PayPal offers a rip-off guarentee...if you don't get your item they will give you your money back! nothing to lose.

also, check the feedback section of the forum - might give you an idea or the sellers history.
read www.paypalsucks.com <- yes it's a read site.
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