Safely purchasing off ebay....? (3 Viewers)

[EuroTrotters]

Hi,

I am in the process of buying a trailer off ebay. 1 year old £4k they are not trailer dealers, its their plant.

I am just being extra cautious

I have asked them for the following:

*Pro-Forma VAT Invoice showing name and address of company, VAT number.
*Registered office if different from business premisses
*Company Registration number
*Name and address of Main director along with photo ID (photo Id can be shown on collection)
*Photograph of ID/VIN Plate of trailer.
*Collection address
*Contact telephone number
*Statement to confirm no outstanding HP, Chattel Mortgages or Logbook loans are outstanding on the plant.

Comments welcome?

 

[David and Sally]

Covered a lot there.

 

[Spriddler]

I can understand that caution as it could well have been nicked.

(I saw a trailer and wood chipper being nicked from a site whilst I was roofing).

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[Vipar]

Sounds like a plan. Check they all match when you go to collect.

Might have shown pictures and details of one then switch when you go to collect. You can’t be too careful nowadays.

 

[chaser]

Hi,

I am in the process of buying a trailer off ebay. 1 year old £4k they are not trailer dealers, its their plant.

I am just being extra cautious

I have asked them for the following:

*Pro-Forma VAT Invoice showing name and address of company, VAT number.
*Registered office if different from business premisses
*Company Registration number
*Name and address of Main director along with photo ID (photo Id can be shown on collection)
*Photograph of ID/VIN Plate of trailer.
*Collection address
*Contact telephone number
*Statement to confirm no outstanding HP, Chattel Mortgages or Logbook loans are outstanding on the plant.

Comments welcome?

If I was selling it, I could tell you name address and phone number , not a chance of any of the others

 

[DavidG58]

Good to be wary, but you might find they sell to the under bidder for ease

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[Clipgate]

Check the company accounts and there financial position.
Is it too good to be true test also.

 

[Robert Clark]

It’s safest to pay by card using PayPal

Cash on collecting gives you very little come back afterwards

 

[Nasher]

Check their ebay feedback & use PayPal

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[Otter Spotter]

If I was selling it, I could tell you name address and phone number , not a chance of any of the others

Why not if you want to it, what have you got to hide ?

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

If they start the conversation with " I'll tell you one thing, and that ain't two brover", get your running shoes!!
Mike

 

[chaser]

There are some untrusting folks on here , I have bought cars, motorhomes, tractors, yes and a trailer from a gypsy site, farm implements, and all manner of stuff, all bought unseen for cash money, no interest in vat, if they want it I don't buy, and never had any come back.

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[chaser]

Why not if you want to it, what have you got to hide ?

Because I ain't got none.

 

[34127]

Advice on recent TV consumer program was to ask for a live video walk round so you know it is definitely in their possession.
Don't get conned into paying some way that ends up as a scam. If using PayPal then log in separately into your account, don't follow any links sent by seller. Pay by bank transfer on collection

 

[gus-lopez]

If you are thinking of paying cash then a second back up vehicle with a couple of Russians in stays out the way unless there is trouble.

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[two]

I thought we were all locked-down?

 

[Brains]

I bought a trailer off ebay from a guy that mainly sold trailers.
He advertised the trailer as being 3 years old.

It was only when we needed to get a new rear light we found out is was 14 years old

So check the VIN plate against the manufacturers web site

 

[Top Hat]

Let us know if he replies.
If it was me my first thought would be here is someone trying to steal my identity

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[Carpmart]

Make sure that the proforma includes something like they have title to the trailer and that title will pass to you unencumbered and without impediment subject to full payment.

A walk round video is good, easier is a picture with your name written on a piece of paper or card on top of the trailer.

 

[St3v3]

Hi,

I am in the process of buying a trailer off ebay.

Comments welcome?

You're not going to pay before collecting it are you?

 

[Boringfrog]

Is a trailer classed as a vehicle? Because if it is PayPal won't cover you.

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[GirlyVanGirly]

If I had an auction listing on ebay for 'cash on collection' I would not want to be paid by Paypal. If the buyer goes off with the goods they can then claim the money back from the seller as there is no proof of 'delivery' ... ebay and Paypal always take the side of the buyer and will refund them from the sellers Paypal.

 

[EuroTrotters]

I thought we were all locked-down?

Its for my plant for my business. My business is essential (includes service & Supply to Hospitals, nursing homes, care homes, special need schools etc).

 

[EuroTrotters]

If I had an auction listing on ebay for 'cash on collection' I would not want to be paid by Paypal. If the buyer goes off with the goods they can then claim the money back from the seller as there is no proof of 'delivery' ... ebay and Paypal always take the side of the buyer and will refund them from the sellers Paypal.

Paypal was agreed

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[EuroTrotters]

You're not going to pay before collecting it are you?

NOOOOO

Ive bought and sold fleets of vehicles before. Three motorhomes were Purchased from individuals. Including from Spain, where the seller was at home in Australia .

 

[chaser]

If I had an auction listing on ebay for 'cash on collection' I would not want to be paid by Paypal. If the buyer goes off with the goods they can then claim the money back from the seller as there is no proof of 'delivery' ... ebay and Paypal always take the side of the buyer and will refund them from the sellers Paypal.

Always pay in cash when you can see the goods, and you have got them in your possession, no paying before , no deposit, no delivery to your home, cash on the nail .

 

[Otter Spotter]

Because I ain't got none.

Doesn’t mean that no one else has either, and. You bought from a gypsy camp, I bet you paid cash and you didn’t check the kit to see if it was stolen

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[M-J]

I’m all for being careful but that’s a lot to ask for.

 

[dunnah01]

You can also do instant bank transfers if you don't want to carry cash

 

[chaser]

Doesn’t mean that no one else has either, and. You bought from a gypsy camp, I bet you paid cash and you didn’t check the kit to see if it was stolen

Correct

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