Worried about sending pre payment

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I’m being told I need to pre pay via PayPal for a bike costing a large amount of money but I’m worried about just handing over that amount of money before I get to meet up with the seller and check it’s legit. Can’t I arrange to view the item before I hand over my money?

markdun1

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Posted 5 months ago·Last reply 5 months ago

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papso22

Mentor5 months ago

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Motor bike or push bike?

jckl1957

·5 months ago

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As advised, you have to pay using Ebay checkout before you see the item.

If you pay through Ebay, you don't have to use Paypal.

You can use a credit or debit card.

If the seller is asking for a Paypal payment NOT made through Ebay, that is a red flag and you should not proceed.

**peaseblossom**

Mentor5 months ago

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As long as you pay through ebay you would still have buyer protection and can open a "not as described" case even for collected items. If there is a problem when you collect it you can ask the seller to cancel the transaction.