German Ebay payment

adam · 06-Apr-2006, 18:22

I have just bought something on German Ebay, the seller does not have paypal, and for me to wire over the payment will cost me £18 (natwest) is there another way for me to get the payment to him. I have all his bank details.

dukess1999 · 06-Apr-2006, 18:32

Was discussed quite recently, and the general consensus was to post cash if it's not too large an amount. I've done it a couple of times with no probs.

adam · 06-Apr-2006, 18:43

dukess, its 119 euros, what would that cost me to exchange pounds into that amount?

keefer · 06-Apr-2006, 18:45

if you have a descent bank account it would be free

Carbon749 · 06-Apr-2006, 18:54

I had the same problem, seems German e-bay accounts don't like paypal. Being honest I won't buy from anyone now that does not take paypal .... I know there are issues, but, it is so easy to use.

119 euro is about £88. If you have a decent bank account they should give you euro's free of commission.

adam · 06-Apr-2006, 19:20

excellent, fingers crossed.

Iconic944ss · 06-Apr-2006, 19:43

Yep - good old Post office worked for me - but my amount was lower so I was able to use the std postal insurance that covers up to £30.

For cash, I think its worthwhile to make sure its fully insured, even for the extra cost.

swannymere · 06-Apr-2006, 21:09

In the process of doing it,they should send you the item first,then you send the cash in euros rounded up to the nearest 5euros (smallest note).

Rick · 06-Apr-2006, 22:28

Isnt there someone on here from GERMANY ?
Maybe he can do a buisness helping to transfer money

So what did you buy Adam

adam · 06-Apr-2006, 22:38

Hi Rick, just bought that Foggy 2000, £70 + postage, will get euros tomorrow and send that over, recorded.

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06-Apr-2006, 18:22	#1
adam Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,154 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Biggleswade, bedfordshire Mood: happy German Ebay payment I have just bought something on German Ebay, the seller does not have paypal, and for me to wire over the payment will cost me £18 (natwest) is there another way for me to get the payment to him. I have all his bank details. Reply

06-Apr-2006, 18:32	#2
dukess1999 Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 403 Join Date: Jul 2003 Was discussed quite recently, and the general consensus was to post cash if it's not too large an amount. I've done it a couple of times with no probs. Reply

06-Apr-2006, 18:43	#3
adam Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,154 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Biggleswade, bedfordshire Mood: happy dukess, its 119 euros, what would that cost me to exchange pounds into that amount? Reply

06-Apr-2006, 18:45	#4
keefer Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,518 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hants Mood: Found a CR250. Let the bone braking begin if you have a descent bank account it would be free Reply

06-Apr-2006, 19:20	#6
adam Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,154 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Biggleswade, bedfordshire Mood: happy excellent, fingers crossed. Reply

06-Apr-2006, 19:43	#7
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east Yep - good old Post office worked for me - but my amount was lower so I was able to use the std postal insurance that covers up to £30. For cash, I think its worthwhile to make sure its fully insured, even for the extra cost. Reply

06-Apr-2006, 21:09	#8
swannymere Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,863 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winchester-ish Mood: High as a kite! In the process of doing it,they should send you the item first,then you send the cash in euros rounded up to the nearest 5euros (smallest note). Reply

06-Apr-2006, 22:28	#9
Rick Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 409 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Örebro, SWEDEN Isnt there someone on here from GERMANY ? Maybe he can do a buisness helping to transfer money So what did you buy Adam Reply

06-Apr-2006, 22:38	#10
adam Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,154 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Biggleswade, bedfordshire Mood: happy Hi Rick, just bought that Foggy 2000, £70 + postage, will get euros tomorrow and send that over, recorded. Reply