Is PayPal still a secure option to exchange money? What is the best way?

[DaHeezy]

Via US to Canada.

I put an item up on craiglist. I got a response, but the customer lives in Colorado and I'm in Canada. He offered to pay via PayPal. Is that safe enough? Is there a better method? I asked the guy if he had a Skype account or take a picture with him and his ID to verify. But even that I'm not confident enough. Help!

[highwhey]

The recipient of the paypal transaction is still able to claim the money back by filing a claim that your itm was not the indicated item or it is faulty. Stick to selling locally with cash. Meet at a local police station for good measure.

[DaHeezy]

The recipient of the paypal transaction is still able to claim the money back by filing a claim that your itm was not the indicated item or it is faulty. Stick to selling locally with cash. Meet at a local police station for good measure.
Thanks for the advice.
You don't know of another way to make a money exchange via US - Canada?

I was going to say send it with an illegal immigrant and it will for sure get through but that joke may be ill timed :lol

[highwhey]

Paypal is still relatively safe but that option always exists that the recipient maymake a false claim. Wether PayPayl will believe them is up in the air. It's craigslist, chances are the person will be paying with a stolen paypal account or is a scammer.

[bigkingsfan]

I have sold hundreds on items on CL, never once did I take Paypal or anything that wasn't cash.

[DaHeezy]

I have sold hundreds on items on CL, never once did I take Paypal or anything that wasn't cash.

So have I. But I have never done a long distance exchange. This item is fairly unique and a high ticket item. The money is pretty tempting as it would take a long time to sell this item

[DCL]

i wouldn't do it.

cash or no deal on craigslist.

[bigkingsfan]

So have I. But I have never done a long distance exchange. This item is fairly unique and a high ticket item. The money is pretty tempting as it would take a long time to sell this item

What is the item? Ebay is always safer and would have much more potential buyer.

[DCL]

also, did this person try to low-ball you like all other mothafuggas on CL?

because if he didn't do any of that but, instead, acted like a gentleman, he's probably a scam.

[DaHeezy]

What is the item? Ebay is always safer and would have much more potential buyer.

Motorcycle part for an old Victory. I'll try ebay. Thanks

[DaHeezy]

also, did this person try to low-ball you like all other mothafuggas on CL?

because if he didn't do any of that but, instead, acted like a gentleman, he's probably a scam.

He did exactly that. Good tip. He even offered to pay the shipping.

[DCL]

He did exactly that. Good tip. He even offered to pay the shipping.


super red flag alert to me

[dunksby]

Actually it's Craigslist that you should avoid, I use Paypal so I don't have to enter my CC info every time I make a transaction.

[Levity]

anyone have anything negative to say about Venmo?