How To Pay For The iPhone 3G - Bank or Paypal?

[emzino]

Hello all.

Need a quick reply on this one!

Someone at an automotive forums I am apart of wants to sell his iPhone 3G.

We came to a good price but was wondering how to go about paying.

Shall I pay via Paypal or Bank Transfer? Which would give me greater insurance incase I don't recieve the item.

Many thanks

 

[synagence]

The buyer won't like it cos he'll lose cash with paypal BUT its safer for both parties ....

if you trust the seller then bank transfer is cheaper but also takes longer...

I would tend to stick to paypal for a high risk/ticket price item..... if its a sum of money i could afford to lose then bank transfer

 

[Rayfire]

I vote for Paypal. Quick, easy, secure and reliable

(boy I sounded like a commercial for a sec)

 

[Mr. Giver '94]

I vote for Paypal. Quick, easy, secure and reliable

(boy I sounded like a commercial for a sec)

But wait, if you call in the next 23 minutes...

 

[emzino]

Thanks guys. He said he doesn't like Paypal blah blah so I said deals off.

Arghhhh was SO close to finally having the iPhone 3G =/

Unless I can find a cheap-ish/good deal on an iPhone 3G, i'll wait for this new one/revision in June or whenever.

Thanks again!

 

[Flhusky]

Why not good old fashion C.O.D.?
or as risky as Bankwire but somewhat safer, Money Order to his house(verified via google earth)

 

[Neya]

Thanks guys. He said he doesn't like Paypal blah blah so I said deals off.

Arghhhh was SO close to finally having the iPhone 3G =/

Unless I can find a cheap-ish/good deal on an iPhone 3G, i'll wait for this new one/revision in June or whenever.

Thanks again!

I really doubt you were so close. Chances are he wouldve sent you an empty box if anything.

Paypal, by the way is also very unsecure. Although they claim security for both parties. If he sent you an empty box with a tracking number its still considered "proof of shipment" under paypals TOS and you wouldve been SOL. Your best bet is to buy a used iPhone in person.