sinbad Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Im interested in buying this which Mike the superhero ( ) spotted: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KAKIMOTO-NISSAN-3 ... 0052663754 I understand everyone starts somewhere, but as this person has no feedback at all and only accepts Personal cheque's, Postal Orders or Banker's Drafts. How do i go about protecting myself as best as possible should i win the auction? Any help will be apreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickya Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Get in contact by email then telephone & pay by c/card, otherwise you risk losing your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 ask if you win the auction can you collect and pay cash? if he wont don't bother.. any seller will be OK with this if their genuine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 How would i pay by credit card to a individual? Can i pay straight into his bank account? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 How would i pay by credit card to a individual?Can i pay straight into his bank account? you cant pay an individual by credit card, only if he has a Paypal account , and he accepts payment this way:) .. paying direct into his bank is safer ,but no guarantee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 So how should i do this then. If he wont accept paypal or doesnt have a paypal account. What would be the best method of payment. I just dont wanna get ripped off! Thanks for your help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Just thought just checked his photos, the Y pipe is missing so not a true cat back system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 So how should i do this then. If he wont accept paypal or doesnt have a paypal account. What would be the best method of payment. I just dont wanna get ripped off! Thanks for your help guys! like I said collect and pay cash, only way with a Zero rated bidder(he doesnt have to worry about his feedback ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Yeah i noticed that, ive been on the Kakimoto website and it is sold like this. Its worth £840 ish if bought in japan. Lighter than standard exhaust too. Ok cheers, ive just emailed him to see if thats an option. I'll let you know how i get on. If he doesn't accept cash then id be seriously worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Yeah i noticed that, ive been on the Kakimoto website and it is sold like this. Its worth £840 ish if bought in japan. Lighter than standard exhaust too. make the effort and collect it , if it turns out cheap that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 I think i will if he lets me, its 2 hours away from me so not too bad. If he does let me collect then i mite bid on the Tomei front pipes. There supposedly 8kg's lighter than the originals. One more question If i do pay by cash can he not make a dispute with ebay claiming he hasnt recieved the money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I think i will if he lets me, its 2 hours away from me so not too bad. If he does let me collect then i mite bid on the Tomei front pipes. There supposedly 8kg's lighter than the originals. One more question If i do pay by cash can he not make a dispute with ebay claiming he hasnt recieved the money? he can say what he likes , but if you have the exhaust I dont think there will be any hassle..any way I've met you and you look a tough cookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 lol!!!! :teeth: He's said i can collect so ive emailed asking if i can pay cash on collection. we'll see......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 You could pay with a credit card cheque Most card companies have them so you can pay tradespeople etc via cheque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 You could pay with a credit card cheque Most card companies have them so you can pay tradespeople etc via cheque they still have to clear though Sarnie, I wouldnt let an item go without clearing at the Bank first 5 working days min Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 You could pay with a credit card cheque Most card companies have them so you can pay tradespeople etc via cheque they still have to clear though Sarnie, I wouldnt let an item go without clearing at the Bank first 5 working days min Of course they still have to clear you doughnut. He could send the seller the cheque, have the zorst delivered and still be protected by the credit card company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 You could pay with a credit card cheque Most card companies have them so you can pay tradespeople etc via cheque they still have to clear though Sarnie, I wouldnt let an item go without clearing at the Bank first 5 working days min Of course they still have to clear you doughnut. He could send the seller the cheque, have the zorst delivered and still be protected by the credit card company Hmmmm never thought of that , but when I had trouble with a internet seller once it took 3 months to get my dosh back when I gave a credit card no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 You could pay with a credit card cheque Most card companies have them so you can pay tradespeople etc via cheque they still have to clear though Sarnie, I wouldnt let an item go without clearing at the Bank first 5 working days min Of course they still have to clear you doughnut. He could send the seller the cheque, have the zorst delivered and still be protected by the credit card company Hmmmm never thought of that , but when I had trouble with a internet seller once it took 3 months to get my dosh back when I gave a credit card no. I'd rather wait 3 months and get it back eventually. Send a bank cheque and its Bye Bye to ya money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I'd sooner go down , see the item , spot the seller up and bring it back with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I'd sooner go down , see the item , spot the seller up and bring it back with me Very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 ok, its a done deal. i won the item all though i paid more than i wanted im still happy. An early crimbo pressie for myself. the exhaust is pretty much new and i couldn't find anything else about that was near this price either new or second hand. Ive known about kakimoto for a few years now and have heard there a respectable Japanese tuner. So the quality of the exhaust wasnt a problem for me. The design doesnt look too bad and cant be as bad as the standard one. Its all stainless steel 304grade with titanium tips. The seller left her mobile so i rang and spoke to her before the auction end. She is happy for me to take the cash to her and collect the item at the same time from her tuning shop. Said the exhaust isnt too loud and is not much louder than standard at idle or part throttle. She also mentioned that the tomei decats she was selling at the same time made the exhaust louder and the car perkier and that when i go down i was welcome to have a tour too. Seemed nice over the fone. i just have to arrange collection now. i'll get some pics up when i have it fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_350z Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 nice one, sinbad - result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Cheers mate! I was contemplating a track day or some suspension upgrades but seeing this i just didnt want to let it go. I paid my maximum limit really as ive got a big family and still have loads of crimbo prezzies to get. Anyway im like this at the moment. Cant wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 well done sinbad by the way where does the ruby slippers bit come from?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Errrrrrrrr its my pseudo name.. Chris aka zoe ruby slippers! lol only kiddin, Its my sisters ebay account. i was hoping you wouldn't see it! doh. Thanks by the way, ive still a long way to go before its anywhere near as having the mods yours has. I think its some 19" and body mods next. So far thats: Tinted windows,MOMO gearknob,Nismo look oil filler cap,Aliminium look dash decals,red stuff pads,K&N typhoon,Kakimoto Exhaust. All in all including servicing and insurance Ive spent well over 3k in >6months,, this car lark is costing me a fortune! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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