manwithtool Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I've just sold my bike on ebay. Buyer is from CZ with 0 feedback. emails so far seem ok with no obvious scam signs. However, he has asked for a photo of the frame number and photo of reg document to ensure that numbers match. I'm a bit nervous of doing this in case it's cloned..but then I think all this info is available if you have the reg number so I think it's as safe as riding around with a number plate on ? Second question is regarding the reg document. If I sell abroad what do I tell DVLA. I don't want any speeding fines heading my way from the UK or CZ for that matter. I've asked DVLA so if no one can help I should have an answer anyway and will post it here. The buyer wants a courier company to collect the bike (no he hasn't asked me to pay for this) Again I see no problem with this as long as I have cleared funds in my bank. And I'll have the bike collected from my work address. Any advice or info welcome......I hate selling bikes....worst part of trials !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 How is payment being made ? Cheques can bounce several months after they have been cleared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manwithtool Posted April 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I was going to go into the bank and talk to them direct to ensure this can't happen...I might pay it into my savings account and withdraw it all so the building soc. has nothing to reclaim ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 he's bought the bike without seeing it and paid by cheque? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilc0 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Whats up with paypal? I too would steer clear from cheques from these strange countries. Just out of interest did he pay over the odds for this bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalshell Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 whilst its right to be cautious , if we didnt believe anybody then nothing would happen . so get the cheque make sure its absolutely cleared beyond all claims ( letter from the bank to confirm) and then release bike i have done this a couple of times for bikes with no comeback whatsoever, i've even had calls months later thanking for the bike not everyones a nigerian banking scammer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 You need to tell the dvlc that the bike has been permanently exported, i did this with two cars when we moved to france, there is (was) a bit on the registration document to send off to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy m Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 How is payment being made ?Cheques can bounce several months after they have been cleared. How can a cheque bounce months later if matey has the cash in his hand, I can't see it. If you send pics of frame no and v5 block part of the number(same part on both pics of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 How can a cheque bounce months later if matey has the cash in his hand, I can't see it. If you send pics of frame no and v5 block part of the number(same part on both pics of course) Brother-in-law works in fraud with major bank. If cheque proves to have been "washed" or many other methods of fraud, your account could still be severely dented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Brother-in-law works in fraud with major bank. If cheque proves to have been "washed" or many other methods of fraud, your account could still be severely dented. Confirmed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Paypal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manwithtool Posted April 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Thanks guys, Bike Sold for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Cash is looking like a better plan to me ! Counterfiet / money laundering, just to add to your woes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamez Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 about six months ago I bought a 2002 sherco (Im from malta) without seeing it, its a risk but I couldn't find any other way so I payed via paypal and sent the courier to collect. thank god everything went ok. Atm im looking for a KTM enduro bike road registerd to bring to malta but im afraid to risk ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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