Purchase from Memeber help

Mikerz9z58

I'm new to the board and am contemplating making a purchase from a member. The member is wanting a cashiers check sent to a PO Box. I'm not able to view the profile. Looks like the member has been around for about 6 - 7 months. Should I be concerned, is there something I should do to protect myself?

agentjim007

post his name and ask for a reference. I wouldn't care if you asked that of me.

ajia

I honestly would be concerned, as both of you are relatively newbies.

The PO Box does take a bit of faith, but ask why you can't send a check & have him hold the coin(s) until it clears, or maybe a PO MO?

Also, if you don't want to name him here, ask him for references.
Are the coins something you can't get from other members?

coinguy1

There is nothing wrong with asking for references and checking him out. If he wont/can't provide them, I'd be concerned and wouldn't do business with him, other than through an established escrow company, which might not be worth the cost or trouble.

nankraut

What Mark Feld said:

RAD

As a relative newcomer who recently did purchase from another member (though a fairly well recognized individual here) I share your apprehension. I would strongly agree with the above advice re references!! It is a two way street though, and getting accepted as a SELLER also takes some time (esp if not a dealer, with a website, etc.)--- I would be hesitant to send to a P.O.box though, unless someone (or several) can vouch for the individual. The regulars here seem very trustworthy and honest

LindeDad

Most cashiers checks can have a stop payment put on them. Also many of the people here use Post Office Boxes for there coin transactions. Rather than there hame address that might not be as secure. Send it to him by certified mail so you can have proof of delivery.
And yes ask him to name a couple of references to you in a PM. Then you can PM the reference. We all have to get stared some way and all most of it takes is a little time. Neither of you should have to put out a great amount of time or extra money to make the deal work.

RNCHSN

I had a similar situation with a new seller selling me a long list of coins.

I sent her a check for a small amount for a few of the coins, then we did the same thing for a few more of the coins. When this second shipments arrives, I'll send her the rest of the money and they'll send me the rest of the coins.

In this manner we are building up trust, and I'll be able to offer her a good reference for any other transactions she makes here.

MS67PLUS

No Problem ask for references for a seller or a buyer. I have sold and purchased some very nice coins from a lot of the board members and have never had any problems and consider myself to be associated with many of the board members that I would never have meet if not for the PCGS Forums.

XXX

The member he is refering to is me (XXX). Good deal to him on a Goodacre in MS68. Anyone have anything bad to say about me? I listed sevaral of you who know me so if you have time let him know what you think. Thanks, Walt

XXX

Actually ...this might be good advertisement: I have 1 other PCGS Goodacre's MS68 (left) for sale. Also a zip load of high Grade 2004 MS stuff as well as ALLOT of high grade Sac's.

Let me know if I can help someone else.

XXX

NumisMe

Well, in that case, I would have to say...BEWARE!!!














Just KIDDING...

Walt's OK.

XXX

Ernie...Commmmmme On. I did list you buddy. Take care and I hope your Birthday was GREAT.

XXX

Mikerz9z58

I talked to Walt on the phone he is XXX, can't wait for the new addition.

Thanks Walt!

Mike

ajia

"Anyone have anything bad to say about me?"

Sure, you have a pornographic name & you live in Orcutt!

Other than that you're a stand up guy!

Russ

XXX is okay - I think. The IHOP he built in my area hasn't fallen down yet.

Rus, NCNE

wayneherndon

My dealings with Walt have been fine.

WH

XXX

Russ............SHHHHHHHHHHHH........ I'm a coin collector not a builder, That's secret.


(Thanks buddy, I hope all is well, and I keep missing those shows in Kent, WA as its alittle bit out of the way these days. Make no mistake, I will get to one of them and bring that WA loot back to CA where it belongs.)

Take Care, Talk to you soon XXX

XXX

Now......If someone will buy the other PCGS GoodAcre in MS68, we can stop talking about my Credability.

$925.00 +S/H/I........Going Once, Going Twice......................Sold??????????

(Maybe I should stick to Construction?????)

Thanks All.............XXX

nemesis93457

Thanks Wayne............You too are a standup Guy..................XXX

tgilliams

Thanks Wayne