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[EMD]

Is it safe to pay a deposit for a car through bank transfer ? I mean putting a deposit down now but not picking up till 2 weeks time , dont know the seller from adam so a bit unsure 

[STEMO]

What do you mean by safe? If the money is transferred to his account, it's his money. Just like handing him a wad of notes.

[EMD]

What do you mean by safe? If the money is transferred to his account, it's his money. Just like handing him a wad of notes.

So i know i'd have online receipt but in reality im taking his word for it that he will keep the car and not deny payment when i come to pick it up 

[STEMO]

What do you mean by safe? If the money is transferred to his account, it's his money. Just like handing him a wad of notes.

So i know i'd have online receipt but in reality im taking his word for it that he will keep the car and not deny payment when i come to pick it up 

You can prove you transferred the money, of course. Why are you worried? If you don't trust him, don't send it.

[EMD]

What do you mean by safe? If the money is transferred to his account, it's his money. Just like handing him a wad of notes.

So i know i'd have online receipt but in reality im taking his word for it that he will keep the car and not deny payment when i come to pick it up 

You can prove you transferred the money, of course. Why are you worried? If you don't trust him, don't send it.

Not that i dont trust him but never been asked to do a bank transfer deposit , only reason he  asks is that he had a few saying they will turn up and they never so covering his coste of re advertising .

[STEMO]

What do you mean by safe? If the money is transferred to his account, it's his money. Just like handing him a wad of notes.

So i know i'd have online receipt but in reality im taking his word for it that he will keep the car and not deny payment when i come to pick it up 

You can prove you transferred the money, of course. Why are you worried? If you don't trust him, don't send it.

Not that i dont trust him but never been asked to do a bank transfer deposit , only reason he  asks is that he had a few saying they will turn up and they never so covering his coste of re advertising .

Guess it's time to move into the 20th century. 

[Andy B]

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Not that i dont trust him but never been asked to do a bank transfer deposit , only reason he  asks is that he had a few saying they will turn up and they never so covering his coste of re advertising .

depends on how much you want that particular car. 

[EMD]

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Not that i dont trust him but never been asked to do a bank transfer deposit , only reason he  asks is that he had a few saying they will turn up and they never so covering his coste of re advertising .

depends on how much you want particular car. 

A lot , been looking a while  Thing is its not local its over 100 mile away but it looks worth it . If it wasnt described as it was do i have any option for my deposit back 

[Mr.OmegaMan]

How much is the deposit?

If it's say around £50 and you want the car and you believe he's genuine enough then that sounds reasonable enough to me.. There's always some element of risk with a despoit depends if you think the car is worth the risk

Have you seen the car/owner in person?

[EMD]

How much is the deposit?

If it's say around £50 and you want the car and you believe he's genuine enough then that sounds reasonable enough to me.. There's always some element of risk with a despoit depends if you think the car is worth the risk

Have you seen the car/owner in person?

Cant see the car until i go to pick it up but ive asked all the relevant questions ect . £100 deposit .

[RobG]

Agree to the transfer as long as the seller sends you an e-mail stating said amount requested to be paid into bank account ********
as deposit for car reg. no. *******. Once in receipt of said e-mail, transfer the amount

[Andy B]

what kind of dealer is it? Main dealer or Arfur Daily type? If a reputable car sales place I reckon you'd be OK

I put £500 deposit down on my Merc over the phone, but it was at a Mercedes dealership.

[EMD]

Agree to the transfer as long as the seller sends you an e-mail stating said amount requested to be paid into bank account ********
as deposit for car reg. no. *******. Once in receipt of said e-mail, transfer the amount

Good point there rob , cheers i'll go with that then . If he wants the sale he should agree to that surely , if genuine .

what kind of dealer is it? Main dealer or Arfur Daily type? If a reputable car sales place I reckon you'd be OK

I put £500 deposit down on my Merc over the phone, but it was at a Mercedes dealership.

Not main dealer no .

[Andy B]

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Not main dealer no .

But reputable? 

[EMD]

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Not main dealer no .

But reputable? 

I shall see what comes of more delving