Selling my car on eBay auction (payment method)

[bw20b19s25j07]

I am a UK private seller, with lots of positive feedback as a seller & buyer.

I am listing my car as an auction, but eBay is only allowing 'Cash on Collection' with no other options?

Why is this please?

Thanks in advance.

[**peaseblossom**]

Because that is safest for you.   Never accept any form of third party payment for a vehicle.

[bw20b19s25j07]

Thanks for your answer, can you elaborate a little please?

How come they don't allow me to be paid through the eBay system like all of the other items i have sold?

[**peaseblossom**]

Because any payment that is not cash in hand can potentially be withdrawn or refunded at a later date.    Even where is no ebay buyer protection it is still a risk because you don't know how the buyer is funding the payment.

[bw20b19s25j07]

Oh ok, so even bank transfer is not safe then?

Hopefully I don't get any of those dodgy bank notes that seem to be quite regular now.

Thanks, Steve.

[**peaseblossom**]

In theory I wouldn't even trust a bank transfer.   You can say you won't accept any £50 notes.

[bw20b19s25j07]

OK, thanks very much for your advice.

I have just downloaded the Bank of England 'How to check your bank notes' guide, time for some 'learning'.

Thanks again, Steve. 

[**peaseblossom** · Accepted solution]

Good idea.   You can't be too careful.   Good luck with your sale.