Shipping comic books on Craigslist out of state

[mytastebud]

Is there a safe way of doing this for both parties? I know its a red flag when a buyer requests to pay and ship. PayPal I assume would favor the buyer more than the seller.

[revat]

huh? make sure its an approved paypal address, AND get a signature confirmation if you're unsure. And get insured. All paid for by the buyer.

[Aweandlorder]

The words "Craigslist" and "Shipping" should never be used in one sentence.

 

[mytastebud]

There's no way to have a safe transaction? money is paid and the correct books exchange hands...

 

I've purchased several books here and never had a problem. How safe is buying books here on the boards? Other than being put on a HOS list, does anyone come in and mediate?

[thunsicker]

There's no way to have a safe transaction? money is paid and the correct books exchange hands...

 

I've purchased several books here and never had a problem. How safe is buying books here on the boards? Other than being put on a HOS list, does anyone come in and mediate?

 

It kind of depends on who you're buying from on the boards. If it's someone who has been here years and in very involved in the community being put on the HOS list could be a major blow and that would give me some confidence in buying from them here. If it's someone who is fairly new and just posting in the for sale forums that confidence would be missing.

[wombat]

Is this a big ticket item?

[techtre2003]

I would think the safest way would be to make it an ebay listing that the buyer can do a buy it now on.

Yes, that introduces fees into the equation but if you want safety you will probably have to pay for it somehow.

[mytastebud]

$4000 for seven books. Probably going to have to walk away from it. I appreciate everybody's input.

[Gaard]

Back in the day, I frequently bought from 'for sale' ads in the CBG. These were almost always from individuals & not shops. It was always, "send me the money & then I'll send you the comic". Never once did I have a problem.

 

Mike

[wombat]

You can tell the buyer check or MO only.

[Batman1fan]

Unless That Craigslist buyer is standing there with cash in hand, walk away. Sell them on eBay or here on the boards; you might not net as much, but your chances of getting screwed go down proportionately as well.

[kav]

Yes do not sell/ship anything on CL too many horror stories.

Even if you get a check and it clears there are those fake checks that clear then whoops no good then you're out the money. Not sure how this works.