Selling question regarding paypal

[BluesyCat]

I want to sell my bass but I am not a paypal member. My best friend offered me to use his paypal account for the transaction when completed here on TB. Is this okay? He has been selling odds and ends for me on ebay in this manner for the past year now. But now I want to sell my bass here but not on ebay. I also have a guitar that I need to sell and I'd like to sell the same way here on TB in the non-bass area.

I'm a new supporting member and have never sold anything prior on TB.

[BASSKADET]

I would think it's up to the person buying. Personally I wouldn't buy from a person using anothers Paypal account. I've had my paypal account for a long time. It's pretty easy to set up a paypal account. You could always take M.O. bank checks. People with credit cards usually have access to checks that draw off their CC. There's plenty of altenatives besides Paypal. Hope this helps.
Peter

[BluesyCat]

Originally Posted by BASSKADET

I would think it's up to the person buying. Personally I wouldn't buy from a person using anothers Paypal account. I've had my paypal account for a long time. It's pretty easy to set up a paypal account. You could always take M.O. bank checks. People with credit cards usually have access to checks that draw off their CC. There's plenty of altenatives besides Paypal. Hope this helps.
Peter

What would you recommend as a safe way to go?
This isn't an inexpensive bass or guitar - both pricey.

[BluesyCat]

Originally Posted by BASSKADET

I would think it's up to the person buying. Personally I wouldn't buy from a person using anothers Paypal account. I've had my paypal account for a long time. It's pretty easy to set up a paypal account. You could always take M.O. bank checks. People with credit cards usually have access to checks that draw off their CC. There's plenty of altenatives besides Paypal. Hope this helps.
Peter

I'd like to add that my friend and I work at the same place. A business that is extremely well known and around for 70 years. I would disclose to the buyer for reassurance.

[BASSKADET]

Usually when I sell a high priced item I immediately transfer it into my checking account from my paypal account. Take about Two business days. You do not have that option. I guess your friend would have to transfer it then when it clears his account he pays you unless he has the money to give you......way too complicated. I would just take a M.O. or a bank check. And still I would wait until it clears my bank to be on the safe side.

[BluesyCat]

Originally Posted by BASSKADET

Usually when I sell a high priced item I immediately transfer it into my checking account from my paypal account. Take about Two business days. You do not have that option. I guess your friend would have to transfer it then when it clears his account he pays you unless he has the money to give you......way too complicated. I would just take a M.O. or a bank check. And still I would wait until it clears my bank to be on the safe side.

Funny, that is almost exactly how we do it and it works fine. As soon as paypal send the $ to his acct, I send the item. He writes me a check. It's worked great for me for a year now. I typically give him a small commission for his efforts too.

[BASSKADET]

Originally Posted by BluesyCat

Funny, that is almost exactly how we do it and it works fine. As soon as paypal send the $ to his acct, I send the item. He writes me a check. It's worked great for me for a year now. I typically give him a small commission for his efforts too.

Commission>>>>>> you are generous considering your also taking a hit on Paypal fees. I was checking out your specs on your Sadowsky it's going to be a beautiful bass. I am buying this bass Yea, I know I know

[BluesyCat]

Originally Posted by BASSKADET

Commission>>>>>> you are generous considering your also taking a hit on Paypal fees. I was checking out your specs on your Sadowsky it's going to be a beautiful bass. I am buying this bassAttachment 94125 Yea, I know I know

The V-top!!! LOL!