It goes without saying that Adtrader want to keep our users safe from harm with there Selling Advice.
If you follow these easy to remember snippets you will be able to buy and sell with no worries.
Buyers
- Never disclose personal details until you are sure a buyer is genuine.
- If you are accepting cheque as a method of payment ensure the funds have been cleared in your bank account before you release the item.
- If someone offers to pay for an item and the shipping costs but asks you to pay shipping costs first upfront, don’t. You are likely to lose the money.
- Be suspicious if someone offers to pay a lot more than your asking price.
- Be wary of inviting people into your home if they are complete strangers. Have someone with you or meet at a halfway public place.
Sellers
- If you can try and meet the seller face to face so that the item can be seen and payment can be exchanged then this is always the safer option. Never transfer money until you have seen the item and ask for a receipt as proof of purchase.
- Beware if a seller is asking a very low price and asks for a holding deposit. They may keep your money and not send you the item.
- When buying tickets make sure they exist and that the name can be changed on them.
- Be aware of scams that promise large amounts of money for items upfront (see below).
- Report any attempted fraud to us and the police.
Damo (CRM & Insights, AdTrader)
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