As noted, there is no way to fully eliminate scams when selling online. On eBay try listing as a Buy It Now with immediate payment required. That offers some protection against nonpayers. With signature confirmation, anyone at home can sign for the item. The seller is responsible that the item arrives to the buyer in as described condition. Insurance is for the seller. The buyer has eBay's Money Back Guarantee if he receives a damaged item. Items requiring signature confirmation per eBay are items $750 and over. For an item less than that amount, it is a hassle for the buyer who needs to be home or arrange that someone to be present to sign.
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On eBay try listing as a Buy It Now with immediate payment required. That offers some protection against nonpayers. With signature confirmation, anyone at home can sign for the item. The seller is responsible that the item arrives to the buyer in as described condition.
There will be much fuffing and equivocation in the attempt to create a lengthy answer; but the accurate answer in almost every instance is: “NO, there is no such law”. A merchant may charge whatever the market will bear. There is no price regulation in the United States in most cases.
As for payment, carrying cash, especially a lot of cash, is risky. Facebook Marketplace recommends a secure person-to-person payment method such as PayPal.
I understand, $1234 is a great way to say “hey I'm willing to get offers or trades” for a car while not having any real idea what you want to sell it for or just wanting to trade .
Credit cards that have a built-in EMV chip reduce fraud through tokenization. Chip cards generate unique codes for every transaction to better protect sensitive card data. Chip cards also also much harder to clone than magnetic stripe cards.
Venmo, Cash App, Google Pay, Zelle, PayPal, and wire transfer are some of the safest way to send money digitally. Money transfer apps are inexpensive and convenient options for paying family and friends.
Do a quick search of the business or seller's name to make sure they are not imitating a legitimate business or individual. Check for reviews and complaints about the business on various platforms, including the seller's own profile, independent review sites and social media pages.
Look for signs of legitimacy on the retailer's website
This can include things like a physical address and phone number, a privacy policy, and customer service information. Reputable retailers will also usually have customer reviews and ratings that you can read through.
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