david80
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Payment method works, by david80 on May 2, 2020 13:18:05 GMT 1, Hello,
What method of payment do you use to pay for your works between individuals and galleries?
Do you make bank transfers?
I use Paypal on all my purchases. I have come across private sellers asking for a bank transfer but I have not trusted them because once the transfer has been made the private seller may disappear. With the galleries I have had no problems because they accept Paypal.
Thanks
Hello,
What method of payment do you use to pay for your works between individuals and galleries?
Do you make bank transfers?
I use Paypal on all my purchases. I have come across private sellers asking for a bank transfer but I have not trusted them because once the transfer has been made the private seller may disappear. With the galleries I have had no problems because they accept Paypal.
Thanks
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dotdot
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Payment method works, by dotdot on May 2, 2020 16:36:49 GMT 1, Hello, What method of payment do you use to pay for your works between individuals and galleries? Do you make bank transfers? I use Paypal on all my purchases. I have come across private sellers asking for a bank transfer but I have not trusted them because once the transfer has been made the private seller may disappear. With the galleries I have had no problems because they accept Paypal. Thanks
Trust is something which for some is hard to come by here.
Check your seller / buyer out - ask for reference/s and follow them up.
If your buyer / seller has exhibited traits which you are not comfortable in the past - here for example.. ask yourself is this the kind of person i'd wish to do any kind of business with ?
(oh and take note some persons have been known to have several ids here.. no doubt this trait in itself would be enough for many..)
Also be aware some galleries practices have been called into question here in the relatively recent past - gallery doesn't = reputable.
Some have asked / been asked for in the past : photo of passport / driving license etc.
Don't be shy - ask for as much as you would provide if asked yourself - within reason.
If in doubt - walk away.
good luck
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Hello, What method of payment do you use to pay for your works between individuals and galleries? Do you make bank transfers? I use Paypal on all my purchases. I have come across private sellers asking for a bank transfer but I have not trusted them because once the transfer has been made the private seller may disappear. With the galleries I have had no problems because they accept Paypal. Thanks is something which for some is hard to come by here. Check your seller / buyer out - ask for reference/s and follow them up. If your buyer / seller has exhibited traits which you are not comfortable in the past - here for example.. ask yourself is this the kind of person i'd wish to do any kind of business with ? (oh and take note some persons have been known to have several ids here.. no doubt this trait in itself would be enough for many..) Also be aware some galleries practices have been called into question here in the relatively recent past - gallery doesn't = reputable. Some have asked / been asked for in the past : photo of passport / driving license etc. Don't be shy - ask for as much as you would provide if asked yourself - within reason. If in doubt - walk away.good luck .. |
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Payment method works, by John The Badgers on May 2, 2020 19:16:36 GMT 1, As above, and on a positive note, there are some great people on here, and I have enjoyed quite a few transactions where I have used bank transfer, F+F etc.
That said, if in any communication there is the slightest suspicion, I'm with dotdot, you need to make sure you have covered yourself via PayPal etc.
Do your research, background checks, look at previous posts, ask for references, even create a thread 'Has anyone dealt with such and such gallery', I'm sure you will get invaluable help and input from the forum, this not to be under estimated and typically a great help.
All the best.
As above, and on a positive note, there are some great people on here, and I have enjoyed quite a few transactions where I have used bank transfer, F+F etc.
That said, if in any communication there is the slightest suspicion, I'm with dotdot, you need to make sure you have covered yourself via PayPal etc.
Do your research, background checks, look at previous posts, ask for references, even create a thread 'Has anyone dealt with such and such gallery', I'm sure you will get invaluable help and input from the forum, this not to be under estimated and typically a great help.
All the best.
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david80
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Payment method works, by david80 on May 2, 2020 21:44:40 GMT 1, You can trust a person a lot and they can have a good reputation on the forum, but what happens if you pay the seller and have an accident when they are going to send you the work? You run out of work and no money.
I think Paypal is the best option both as a seller and a buyer.
You can trust a person a lot and they can have a good reputation on the forum, but what happens if you pay the seller and have an accident when they are going to send you the work? You run out of work and no money.
I think Paypal is the best option both as a seller and a buyer.
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Payment method works, by John The Badgers on May 3, 2020 18:57:10 GMT 1, True David80, but sometimes PayPal not the best/most viable route?
The last thing I bought was from a nice fella in the US, I'm UK based. PayPal was prohibitive cost wise due to their exchange rates/charges, so had to look at other options.
For this incidentally, as bearing in mind I'm not the most experienced, I started 2 threads on here, one as to payments, and also one as to the import tax liability. Had some great comments, and the advice was invaluable.
They were a private individual, I had no previous dealings with them, and someone from this forum.
Still maintain as above, and this resulted in one of the most pleasant transactions.
True David80, but sometimes PayPal not the best/most viable route?
The last thing I bought was from a nice fella in the US, I'm UK based. PayPal was prohibitive cost wise due to their exchange rates/charges, so had to look at other options.
For this incidentally, as bearing in mind I'm not the most experienced, I started 2 threads on here, one as to payments, and also one as to the import tax liability. Had some great comments, and the advice was invaluable.
They were a private individual, I had no previous dealings with them, and someone from this forum.
Still maintain as above, and this resulted in one of the most pleasant transactions.
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LJCal
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Payment method works, by LJCal on May 3, 2020 19:26:13 GMT 1, You can trus ea person a lot and they can have a good reputation on the forum, but what happens if you pay the seller and have an accident when they are going to send you the work? You run out of work and no money. I think Paypal is the best option both as a seller and a buyer.
You can trus ea person a lot and they can have a good reputation on the forum, but what happens if you pay the seller and have an accident when they are going to send you the work? You run out of work and no money. I think Paypal is the best option both as a seller and a buyer. There are fees with PayPal and the exchange rate is terrible. There is also the risk to a seller that the buyer files a claim after receiving the work even if everything is in order. PayPal is typically the most buyer friendly way to pay but it comes at a cost. It’s worth using if you’re unable to verify the seller or authenticate the work before purchase. |
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The Italian One
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Payment method works, by The Italian One on May 4, 2020 9:20:25 GMT 1, it depends on the amount of money.
PayPal for 10k plus amount is a mess
it depends on the amount of money.
PayPal for 10k plus amount is a mess
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