Question about transactions

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Author Message benson_murrensun Senior Member Username: benson_murrensun Post Number: 457 Registered: 5-2007 Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 10:30 am:    I have never sold an instrument when shipping was involved. I am now thinking about offering my MusicMan Sterling for sale here, but I would like to know how to handle the payment. Obviously I want the cash in my grubby little hands before I send the bass on its way. I don't do paypal or credit cards, so does anybody have suggestions for me? Thanks in advance. Ben sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1858 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 10:43 am:    HI Ben, if you do not do Paypal or credit cards then that leaves wire transfers or U.S. Postal Money Orders or personal checks, Paypal worked well in a transaction that I did in this forum from another member when I purchased an SF-2, but that is not one of your options as you have explained. Wolf AKA Sonicus benson_murrensun Senior Member Username: benson_murrensun Post Number: 458 Registered: 5-2007 Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 11:03 am:    Thanks, Wolf. I guess wire transfers and Postal Money Orders are pretty much secure and guaranteed. Personal checks take some time to clear... Maybe I'll give it a whirl. seventhsunbass Junior Username: seventhsunbass Post Number: 19 Registered: 4-2011 Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 11:52 am:    I use United States Postal Service Money Orders when folks have no Paypal account. Those are the safest for both parties rather than generic brands. Just a thought. hifiguy Advanced Member Username: hifiguy Post Number: 293 Registered: 10-2006 Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 11:55 am:    Cashier's checks work well too. Certified by the bank and they can't bounce. gtrguy Advanced Member Username: gtrguy Post Number: 366 Registered: 9-2004 Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 7:05 pm:    PayPal will ding you for the transfer of funds, check the rate. enzo Advanced Member Username: enzo Post Number: 281 Registered: 4-2009 Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 6:53 pm:    "PayPal will ding you for the transfer of funds, check the rate." Not always, if you use your bank account as a source the transfer is free. It's also free if you choose the option of the electronic check. This is up until a few months ago when I used it last time, I don't know if anything changed recently.