hlarmy
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November 2007
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UK buyer; US seller - how to buy protected?, by hlarmy on Jul 5, 2011 7:35:32 GMT 1, I'm in need of some advice; I am in discussions with a US seller to purchase quite a high value painting. What is the safest way for me to do this to make sure I'm protected - I want to make sure I'm fully covered if the guy does a runner with the painting or if it is damaged in transit etc?! What does paypal cover you up to; does eBay offer any protection; is there a better way of doing this, such as Escrow etc etc.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
I'm in need of some advice; I am in discussions with a US seller to purchase quite a high value painting. What is the safest way for me to do this to make sure I'm protected - I want to make sure I'm fully covered if the guy does a runner with the painting or if it is damaged in transit etc?! What does paypal cover you up to; does eBay offer any protection; is there a better way of doing this, such as Escrow etc etc. Any advice would be much appreciated. |
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johnnyh
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UK buyer; US seller - how to buy protected?, by johnnyh on Jul 5, 2011 7:50:35 GMT 1, Paypal covers if he does not deliver. eg through pay pal as long as he is one of their authorised sellers your protected that you send the money and he delivers.
If damaged in transit you need insurance from the Shipper you are responsible for this unless agreed otherwise. eg a long as it arrives in however many pieces.
So you need to insure as damage is an insurance claim.
If it arrives and you do not like etc etc not the condition you thought etc etc there is no comeback.
Then paypal does not cover as long as it arrives.
Fake is different there is a come back
Thats as far as I know slightly diff rules if you buy through ebay
Johnny
Paypal covers if he does not deliver. eg through pay pal as long as he is one of their authorised sellers your protected that you send the money and he delivers.
If damaged in transit you need insurance from the Shipper you are responsible for this unless agreed otherwise. eg a long as it arrives in however many pieces.
So you need to insure as damage is an insurance claim.
If it arrives and you do not like etc etc not the condition you thought etc etc there is no comeback.
Then paypal does not cover as long as it arrives.
Fake is different there is a come back
Thats as far as I know slightly diff rules if you buy through ebay
Johnny
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hlarmy
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November 2007
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UK buyer; US seller - how to buy protected?, by hlarmy on Jul 5, 2011 9:32:08 GMT 1, Cheers Johnny
Paypal scares the f*ck out of me as I've heard of so many stories where claims have been turned down and/or it's so difficult to claim that you may as well not bother.
Does anyone know whether there is a maximum compensation they will offer, and whether they is anything you need to do to make sure you are covered (ie. I believe if you send payment as a gift, you're not covered - is this right?).
Cheers Johnny Paypal scares the f*ck out of me as I've heard of so many stories where claims have been turned down and/or it's so difficult to claim that you may as well not bother. Does anyone know whether there is a maximum compensation they will offer, and whether they is anything you need to do to make sure you are covered (ie. I believe if you send payment as a gift, you're not covered - is this right?). |
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UK buyer; US seller - how to buy protected?, by Layaway Days Art Blog on Jul 5, 2011 9:39:05 GMT 1, Do not send payment as a gift whatever you do! Pay the extra 3-4% if need be.
Do not send payment as a gift whatever you do! Pay the extra 3-4% if need be.
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johnnyh
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UK buyer; US seller - how to buy protected?, by johnnyh on Jul 5, 2011 12:05:25 GMT 1, Check there rules and regs page. There is one if you google. Just make sure you comply etc etc.
They do have to be authorized etc. I do not use it a lot but have done. Gifts are not the same as they are technically not for goods or something someone told me but not sure.
Good luck
Check there rules and regs page. There is one if you google. Just make sure you comply etc etc.
They do have to be authorized etc. I do not use it a lot but have done. Gifts are not the same as they are technically not for goods or something someone told me but not sure.
Good luck
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Rsyok
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UK buyer; US seller - how to buy protected?, by Rsyok on Jul 5, 2011 12:12:42 GMT 1, Ive claimed back on paypal no probs.
Re: Damage, your going to have to make the call on insured shipping versus customs charge although you should be able to claim back at a lower vat rate if original painting. Also check out the shipping small print as lots dont cover artwork either at all or to a value limit.
Anything nice H ? Translate this 'swynol'
Ive claimed back on paypal no probs.
Re: Damage, your going to have to make the call on insured shipping versus customs charge although you should be able to claim back at a lower vat rate if original painting. Also check out the shipping small print as lots dont cover artwork either at all or to a value limit.
Anything nice H ? Translate this 'swynol'
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hlarmy
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November 2007
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UK buyer; US seller - how to buy protected?, by hlarmy on Jul 5, 2011 12:17:38 GMT 1, Ive claimed back on paypal no probs. Re: Damage, your going to have to make the call on insured shipping versus customs charge although you should be able to claim back at a lower vat rate if original painting. Also check out the shipping small print as lots dont cover artwork either at all or to a value limit. Anything nice H ? Translate this 'swynol'
What, pobwr?! No 
Cheers for the info Rob
Ive claimed back on paypal no probs. Re: Damage, your going to have to make the call on insured shipping versus customs charge although you should be able to claim back at a lower vat rate if original painting. Also check out the shipping small print as lots dont cover artwork either at all or to a value limit. Anything nice H ? Translate this 'swynol' What, pobwr?! No Cheers for the info Rob |
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