verdasco1

Hi guys need some advice, its a tricky one. This time the car is in Belfast, private seller, i´m in spain. I think i´m happy to do the deal without seeing the car as it will be inspected by an indie that I know. Problem is how to I get the cash to the seller. I can´t give it to him before he releases the car to the car transportation company, and he won´t release the car until he gets the wonga...catch 22...mexican stand off! What do I do short of paying 300 quid for a flight over there to do the deal. Is there some sort of middle man like western union or paypall or something the banks do. We are talking of a 10 grand deal ish. (why do all my car deals look like classic nigerian scams!)

Galifrey

iTrader: (3)

Fly over, do the deal, drive it back

L3YMS

iTrader: (2)

why wont you give him the money before he releases the car to the transportation company, when were you expecting to pay for the car, after your courier has taken it away? Would you let someone take a 10k car without paying? Just do a bank transfer of funds straight into his bank account, or send him a cheque and wait for it to clear then when you own the car you can take it away. Am I missing something here? If he only wants cash in hand for a value of 10k personally I wouldn't bother as it sounds dodgy, not that I would have that kind of money to spend anyway!

juggers

iTrader: (1)

Fly over do the deal and have a nice drive back

verdasco1

thanks for feedback. If I do a bank transfer for the money whats stopping him not giving me the car? Thing is I don´t really have the time to fly out to do the deal.

craigo

iTrader: (1)

the money in his a/c for one.. trust issues, understandable really.
what have you just bought ?

verdasco1

Er I didnt mention what i´ve bought for a reason!!!!! But you are the only guys I trust I bring all my problems here!

shanew

Only way i can see to do this would be to have him supply you with the vin number. write up an email confirming that funds will be transfered from bank A to bank B on **** date for the purchase of "Top secret car" - "insert description, reg number, vin number" when he replies confirming it you then have a contract. should something go wrong then you can give this email to your bank/police to deal with for fraud.

brendy76

iTrader: (6)

Is it a private seller, private trader or dealership? where abouts in Belfast (Pm if you want).

ditchmyster

iTrader: (7)

10k says it's an EVO.... traitor

verdasco1

Oh shiiiii I´ve been rumbled. If it helps I wish I hadn´t sold the sti, it´s all smomeones fault on here... he knows who he is!!! But if it makes you feel any better i´m getting hold of 2 cars instead of the 2012 sti saloon I was seriously thinking of ordering. A hawk and (the one in Belfast) a mint 02 m3 (dont laugh)

verdasco1

Brendy not sure exactly will find out, what you thinking, if it´s what i think theres a drink in it for you obviously!

brendy76

iTrader: (6)

Probably what you are thinking but enlighten me

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

you don't want to be driving an m3 in this weather take my word for it

verdasco1

well brendy it would be great if a scoober could take a peep for me...is bangor near belfast?

Jamo I live 15 miles from morocco it´s 20 degrees in southern spain today!!!

urban

iTrader: (1)

Bangor is about 12 miles from Belfast

Jamo - driving an M3 over here is grand, we don't have any snow

Dave Y

iTrader: (52)

i thought you were up by Alheurin

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

I'm surprised, I was refering to ice more than snow tbh, you may live in spain but its not in spain is it

chopperman

You could use Escrow
https://www.escrow.com/index.asp

bushiwarrior

Why don't you visit www.scoobyireland.com and ask the guys there and describe the car or reg number I'm sure if he's not one of our members someone may know the car or owner and it could put your mind at rest to allow you to complete the deal.?

Dave Y

iTrader: (52)

this seems a bit vague