andrewt
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Buying, by andrewt on Feb 28, 2021 17:16:30 GMT 1, I'm new to this site, but what's the common buying/selling process? Someone claimed to have 2 prints for sale, we agreed on a price, but he wanted a bank transfer to pay. I suggested PayPal or Escrow.com and he declined. Seemed like a complete scam to me. Any thoughts?
I'm new to this site, but what's the common buying/selling process? Someone claimed to have 2 prints for sale, we agreed on a price, but he wanted a bank transfer to pay. I suggested PayPal or Escrow.com and he declined. Seemed like a complete scam to me. Any thoughts?
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teabaggins
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Feb 28, 2021 17:21:49 GMT 1
Buying, by teabaggins on Feb 28, 2021 17:21:49 GMT 1, I'm new to this site, but what's the common buying/selling process? Someone claimed to have 2 prints for sale, we agreed on a price, but he wanted a bank transfer to pay. I suggested PayPal or Escrow.com and he declined. Seemed like a complete scam to me. Any thoughts? I personally would not send a bank transfer if I didn't know the person whom I was buying from.
I'm new to this site, but what's the common buying/selling process? Someone claimed to have 2 prints for sale, we agreed on a price, but he wanted a bank transfer to pay. I suggested PayPal or Escrow.com and he declined. Seemed like a complete scam to me. Any thoughts? I personally would not send a bank transfer if I didn't know the person whom I was buying from.
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greenart
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Feb 28, 2021 17:22:12 GMT 1
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Buying, by greenart on Feb 28, 2021 17:22:12 GMT 1, I'm new to this site, but what's the common buying/selling process? Someone claimed to have 2 prints for sale, we agreed on a price, but he wanted a bank transfer to pay. I suggested PayPal or Escrow.com and he declined. Seemed like a complete scam to me. Any thoughts? there is really no reason not to use PayPal goods and services. It’s a small price to pay for safety. If he refuses, I wouldn’t go near it.
I'm new to this site, but what's the common buying/selling process? Someone claimed to have 2 prints for sale, we agreed on a price, but he wanted a bank transfer to pay. I suggested PayPal or Escrow.com and he declined. Seemed like a complete scam to me. Any thoughts? there is really no reason not to use PayPal goods and services. It’s a small price to pay for safety. If he refuses, I wouldn’t go near it.
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mrizzle
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Feb 28, 2021 17:25:20 GMT 1
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Buying, by mrizzle on Feb 28, 2021 17:25:20 GMT 1, Bank transfers aren’t particularly unusual with regards payment but, obviously, that offers you (the buyer) with less protection and I, personally, would only be comfortable with that if I was able to establish a good level of trust/faith in the seller. From a seller’s point of view though, it’s far too easy to be exploited by a less than morally sound buyer (not that I’m suggesting you are!) and find yourself out of pocket and minus the item sold. It sort of swings both ways really.
Bank transfers aren’t particularly unusual with regards payment but, obviously, that offers you (the buyer) with less protection and I, personally, would only be comfortable with that if I was able to establish a good level of trust/faith in the seller. From a seller’s point of view though, it’s far too easy to be exploited by a less than morally sound buyer (not that I’m suggesting you are!) and find yourself out of pocket and minus the item sold. It sort of swings both ways really.
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andrewt
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Buying, by andrewt on Feb 28, 2021 17:47:15 GMT 1, Thanks everyone. Has anyone used Escrow.com or a similar service?
Thanks everyone. Has anyone used Escrow.com or a similar service?
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Tommy Tucker
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Feb 28, 2021 17:48:56 GMT 1
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Buying, by Tommy Tucker on Feb 28, 2021 17:48:56 GMT 1, Escrow.com is great for larger purchases.
Offers the buyer and seller a sense of security.
Highly recommend.
Bank transfer I wouldn’t do unless you know the person or have had successful dealings with them in the past.
PayPal I would use for smaller pieces and use goods and service. If they ask you to send it friends and family you open yourself up to potential loss.
Escrow.com is great for larger purchases.
Offers the buyer and seller a sense of security.
Highly recommend.
Bank transfer I wouldn’t do unless you know the person or have had successful dealings with them in the past.
PayPal I would use for smaller pieces and use goods and service. If they ask you to send it friends and family you open yourself up to potential loss.
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Tommy Tucker
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Feb 28, 2021 17:50:03 GMT 1
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Buying, by Tommy Tucker on Feb 28, 2021 17:50:03 GMT 1, If they also refuse your preferred payment type that would be a red flag to me as well. You as the buyer need a sense of security that certain payment methods can provide.
It also provides security for the seller as well I might add
If they also refuse your preferred payment type that would be a red flag to me as well. You as the buyer need a sense of security that certain payment methods can provide.
It also provides security for the seller as well I might add
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Lazarus II
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Feb 28, 2021 18:23:40 GMT 1
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Buying, by Lazarus II on Feb 28, 2021 18:23:40 GMT 1, Bought plenty items on here using bank transfer but every seller was long established with good track record of completed sales.
Bought plenty items on here using bank transfer but every seller was long established with good track record of completed sales.
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JAlternatión
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Feb 28, 2021 18:52:32 GMT 1
Buying, by JAlternatión on Feb 28, 2021 18:52:32 GMT 1, Bought plenty items on here using bank transfer but every seller was long established with good track record of completed sales. Yep, me too.
Depends on the size of the transaction too. For larger purchases/sales, I've tended to do them in person, and bank transferred in person. The longest this has taken is about half an hour. If purchases are above £25k you need to do them in a bank as most banks won't allow transfers above that size online.
For smaller items there isn't any reason not to accept PayPal as long as it's agreed who pays fees if not gifting the money
Bought plenty items on here using bank transfer but every seller was long established with good track record of completed sales. Yep, me too. Depends on the size of the transaction too. For larger purchases/sales, I've tended to do them in person, and bank transferred in person. The longest this has taken is about half an hour. If purchases are above £25k you need to do them in a bank as most banks won't allow transfers above that size online. For smaller items there isn't any reason not to accept PayPal as long as it's agreed who pays fees if not gifting the money
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Forbidden Love
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Feb 28, 2021 19:18:02 GMT 1
Buying, by Forbidden Love on Feb 28, 2021 19:18:02 GMT 1, offer to cover the paypal fee, if he declines then take caution.
offer to cover the paypal fee, if he declines then take caution.
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Warm Gun
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Feb 28, 2021 19:22:29 GMT 1
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Buying, by Warm Gun on Feb 28, 2021 19:22:29 GMT 1, Bank transfers are fine if you're meeting the buyer/seller in person and can see it arrive in the bank account in question.
Bank transfers are fine if you're meeting the buyer/seller in person and can see it arrive in the bank account in question.
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woodman
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Feb 28, 2021 20:11:14 GMT 1
Buying, by woodman on Feb 28, 2021 20:11:14 GMT 1, Bought plenty items on here using bank transfer but every seller was long established with good track record of completed sales. Most things I have bought on here have been by bank transfer, but with a bit of digging on the seller. You can pretty much tell if they are genuine or not.
I insisted on a bank transfer on something I sold a few months ago to a member on here who was searching for a piece, but that was because my PayPal is linked to my business account and I just wanted it kept separate from my business account. The buyer was/is a a main contributor on here and has bought plenty of stuff, so I just agreed to send it before any payment, and when he was happy with it to pay via bank transfer. Transaction went perfectly. I wouldn't recommend doing that blindly though!
Bought plenty items on here using bank transfer but every seller was long established with good track record of completed sales. Most things I have bought on here have been by bank transfer, but with a bit of digging on the seller. You can pretty much tell if they are genuine or not. I insisted on a bank transfer on something I sold a few months ago to a member on here who was searching for a piece, but that was because my PayPal is linked to my business account and I just wanted it kept separate from my business account. The buyer was/is a a main contributor on here and has bought plenty of stuff, so I just agreed to send it before any payment, and when he was happy with it to pay via bank transfer. Transaction went perfectly. I wouldn't recommend doing that blindly though!
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Lazarus II
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Feb 28, 2021 20:13:27 GMT 1
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Buying, by Lazarus II on Feb 28, 2021 20:13:27 GMT 1, Yip buy the seller before you entertain what he is selling !
Yip buy the seller before you entertain what he is selling !
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ADC
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Feb 28, 2021 20:30:26 GMT 1
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Buying, by ADC on Feb 28, 2021 20:30:26 GMT 1, I'm new to this site, but what's the common buying/selling process? Someone claimed to have 2 prints for sale, we agreed on a price, but he wanted a bank transfer to pay. I suggested PayPal or Escrow.com and he declined. Seemed like a complete scam to me. Any thoughts?
I’ve purchased many things on here via bank transfer and never had an issue. Really depends on who the seller is.
I'm new to this site, but what's the common buying/selling process? Someone claimed to have 2 prints for sale, we agreed on a price, but he wanted a bank transfer to pay. I suggested PayPal or Escrow.com and he declined. Seemed like a complete scam to me. Any thoughts? I’ve purchased many things on here via bank transfer and never had an issue. Really depends on who the seller is.
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Feb 28, 2021 21:31:04 GMT 1
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Buying, by Pint of cockles on Feb 28, 2021 21:31:04 GMT 1, I don’t use PayPal because once the buyer gets the item they can say not receive and ask PayPal to step in and they would just reverse the transaction I prefer to deal face to face but if the buyer is in USA and seller in Uk It’s just not worth the risk PayPal would always come down on the buyer side The seller is not covered
I don’t use PayPal because once the buyer gets the item they can say not receive and ask PayPal to step in and they would just reverse the transaction I prefer to deal face to face but if the buyer is in USA and seller in Uk It’s just not worth the risk PayPal would always come down on the buyer side The seller is not covered
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Feb 28, 2021 21:33:31 GMT 1
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Buying, by Pint of cockles on Feb 28, 2021 21:33:31 GMT 1, Especially if the buyer is a brand new account set up 1 hour before they ask you to send art over from Uk into USA And they only want to send PayPal Just not worth the risk
Especially if the buyer is a brand new account set up 1 hour before they ask you to send art over from Uk into USA And they only want to send PayPal Just not worth the risk
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tyler
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Feb 28, 2021 21:33:51 GMT 1
Buying, by tyler on Feb 28, 2021 21:33:51 GMT 1, I don’t use PayPal because once the buyer gets the item they can say not receive and ask PayPal to step in and they would just reverse the transaction I prefer to deal face to face but if the buyer is in USA and seller in Uk It’s just not worth the risk PayPal would always come down on the buyer side The seller is not covered That's completely false. Paypal has both seller and buyer protection. If you provide PayPal with a valid tracking number showing it was delivered to the address that the buyer provided the transaction would not be reversed.
www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/paypal-safety-and-security
I don’t use PayPal because once the buyer gets the item they can say not receive and ask PayPal to step in and they would just reverse the transaction I prefer to deal face to face but if the buyer is in USA and seller in Uk It’s just not worth the risk PayPal would always come down on the buyer side The seller is not covered That's completely false. Paypal has both seller and buyer protection. If you provide PayPal with a valid tracking number showing it was delivered to the address that the buyer provided the transaction would not be reversed. www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/paypal-safety-and-security
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Feb 28, 2021 21:37:44 GMT 1
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Buying, by Deleted on Feb 28, 2021 21:37:44 GMT 1, I don’t use PayPal because once the buyer gets the item they can say not receive and ask PayPal to step in and they would just reverse the transaction I prefer to deal face to face but if the buyer is in USA and seller in Uk It’s just not worth the risk PayPal would always come down on the buyer side The seller is not covered not if you send tracked and signed for and insured to cover the full amount !!!
I don’t use PayPal because once the buyer gets the item they can say not receive and ask PayPal to step in and they would just reverse the transaction I prefer to deal face to face but if the buyer is in USA and seller in Uk It’s just not worth the risk PayPal would always come down on the buyer side The seller is not covered not if you send tracked and signed for and insured to cover the full amount !!!
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Feb 28, 2021 21:39:14 GMT 1
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Buying, by Pint of cockles on Feb 28, 2021 21:39:14 GMT 1, I have had PayPal reverse two payments I also have a dispute with PayPal now on a item I sent to Japan the buyer said he never got even when I sent them tracking details
I buy and sell on here without PayPal had no problems Everyone has different experience with PayPal
Mine have always been unfair
I have had PayPal reverse two payments I also have a dispute with PayPal now on a item I sent to Japan the buyer said he never got even when I sent them tracking details
I buy and sell on here without PayPal had no problems Everyone has different experience with PayPal
Mine have always been unfair
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Feb 28, 2021 21:41:35 GMT 1
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Buying, by Pint of cockles on Feb 28, 2021 21:41:35 GMT 1, I don’t use PayPal because once the buyer gets the item they can say not receive and ask PayPal to step in and they would just reverse the transaction I prefer to deal face to face but if the buyer is in USA and seller in Uk It’s just not worth the risk PayPal would always come down on the buyer side The seller is not covered That's completely false. Paypal has both seller and buyer protection. If you provide PayPal with a valid tracking number showing it was delivered to the address that the buyer provided the transaction would not be reversed. www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/paypal-safety-and-security the guy who started thread only set up 16 hours and wants me to send Damien hirst to USA from Uk there’s a post next to mine same price the guy is USA based but yet he wants mine bit odd I think
I don’t use PayPal because once the buyer gets the item they can say not receive and ask PayPal to step in and they would just reverse the transaction I prefer to deal face to face but if the buyer is in USA and seller in Uk It’s just not worth the risk PayPal would always come down on the buyer side The seller is not covered That's completely false. Paypal has both seller and buyer protection. If you provide PayPal with a valid tracking number showing it was delivered to the address that the buyer provided the transaction would not be reversed. www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/paypal-safety-and-securitythe guy who started thread only set up 16 hours and wants me to send Damien hirst to USA from Uk there’s a post next to mine same price the guy is USA based but yet he wants mine bit odd I think
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Feb 28, 2021 21:53:02 GMT 1
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Buying, by Pint of cockles on Feb 28, 2021 21:53:02 GMT 1, I don’t use PayPal because once the buyer gets the item they can say not receive and ask PayPal to step in and they would just reverse the transaction I prefer to deal face to face but if the buyer is in USA and seller in Uk It’s just not worth the risk PayPal would always come down on the buyer side The seller is not covered That's completely false. Paypal has both seller and buyer protection. If you provide PayPal with a valid tracking number showing it was delivered to the address that the buyer provided the transaction would not be reversed. www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/paypal-safety-and-security the link you sent confirming if they received item and it’s not as described it’s not covered so buyer just says it not as it should be or it never arrived they reverse the transaction you even posted the link showing that
I don’t use PayPal because once the buyer gets the item they can say not receive and ask PayPal to step in and they would just reverse the transaction I prefer to deal face to face but if the buyer is in USA and seller in Uk It’s just not worth the risk PayPal would always come down on the buyer side The seller is not covered That's completely false. Paypal has both seller and buyer protection. If you provide PayPal with a valid tracking number showing it was delivered to the address that the buyer provided the transaction would not be reversed. www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/paypal-safety-and-securitythe link you sent confirming if they received item and it’s not as described it’s not covered so buyer just says it not as it should be or it never arrived they reverse the transaction you even posted the link showing that
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tyler
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Feb 28, 2021 21:59:35 GMT 1
Buying, by tyler on Feb 28, 2021 21:59:35 GMT 1, That's completely false. Paypal has both seller and buyer protection. If you provide PayPal with a valid tracking number showing it was delivered to the address that the buyer provided the transaction would not be reversed. www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/paypal-safety-and-securitythe link you sent confirming if they received item and it’s not as described it’s not covered so buyer just says it not as it should be or it never arrived they reverse the transaction you even posted the link showing that First off you said "once the buyer gets the item they can say not receive and ask PayPal to step in and they would just reverse the transaction" not "if the buyer claims the item not as described". I sent you a link to the PayPal stating that what you originally said is false.
Secondly if you have photos of the item before you ship it and buy insurance that will cover you if the item arrives damaged or not as described. You would have no exposure to a 100% loss at this point.
PayPal is the safest way to do a transaction online for a buyer and it is very fair for a seller. The only big downside is the high fees.
That's completely false. Paypal has both seller and buyer protection. If you provide PayPal with a valid tracking number showing it was delivered to the address that the buyer provided the transaction would not be reversed. www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/paypal-safety-and-securitythe link you sent confirming if they received item and it’s not as described it’s not covered so buyer just says it not as it should be or it never arrived they reverse the transaction you even posted the link showing that First off you said "once the buyer gets the item they can say not receive and ask PayPal to step in and they would just reverse the transaction" not "if the buyer claims the item not as described". I sent you a link to the PayPal stating that what you originally said is false. Secondly if you have photos of the item before you ship it and buy insurance that will cover you if the item arrives damaged or not as described. You would have no exposure to a 100% loss at this point. PayPal is the safest way to do a transaction online for a buyer and it is very fair for a seller. The only big downside is the high fees.
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andrewt
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Buying, by andrewt on Feb 28, 2021 22:13:21 GMT 1, That's completely false. Paypal has both seller and buyer protection. If you provide PayPal with a valid tracking number showing it was delivered to the address that the buyer provided the transaction would not be reversed. www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/paypal-safety-and-securitythe guy who started thread only set up 16 hours and wants me to send Damien hirst to USA from Uk there’s a post next to mine same price the guy is USA based but yet he wants mine bit odd I think I asked that US seller. He said he made a deal with someone already.
I've bought via bank transfer from galleries before but not just some guy that I don't know off a message board I discovered yesterday. But I don't have any problem with your being concerned by a newbie.
I'm just asking what the SOP is on here.
That's completely false. Paypal has both seller and buyer protection. If you provide PayPal with a valid tracking number showing it was delivered to the address that the buyer provided the transaction would not be reversed. www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/paypal-safety-and-securitythe guy who started thread only set up 16 hours and wants me to send Damien hirst to USA from Uk there’s a post next to mine same price the guy is USA based but yet he wants mine bit odd I think I asked that US seller. He said he made a deal with someone already. I've bought via bank transfer from galleries before but not just some guy that I don't know off a message board I discovered yesterday. But I don't have any problem with your being concerned by a newbie. I'm just asking what the SOP is on here.
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Lazarus II
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Feb 28, 2021 22:21:50 GMT 1
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Buying, by Lazarus II on Feb 28, 2021 22:21:50 GMT 1, the guy who started thread only set up 16 hours and wants me to send Damien hirst to USA from Uk there’s a post next to mine same price the guy is USA based but yet he wants mine bit odd I think I asked that US seller. He said he made a deal with someone already. I've bought via bank transfer from galleries before but not just some guy that I don't know off a message board I discovered yesterday. But I don't have any problem with your being concerned by a newbie. I'm just asking what the SOP is on here. i dont think there is such a thing as SOP on here, as you read above there is a bit of everything in terms of buying and selling. A deal between two long standing members with a track record in buying / selling and good feedback would be more likely to be done by bank transfer than any deal involving a new member.
the guy who started thread only set up 16 hours and wants me to send Damien hirst to USA from Uk there’s a post next to mine same price the guy is USA based but yet he wants mine bit odd I think I asked that US seller. He said he made a deal with someone already. I've bought via bank transfer from galleries before but not just some guy that I don't know off a message board I discovered yesterday. But I don't have any problem with your being concerned by a newbie. I'm just asking what the SOP is on here. i dont think there is such a thing as SOP on here, as you read above there is a bit of everything in terms of buying and selling. A deal between two long standing members with a track record in buying / selling and good feedback would be more likely to be done by bank transfer than any deal involving a new member.
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