Shipping overseas question

[wodka]

I have a sale pending for a shipment to Europe and the seller wants do a direct moeny transfer into my checking account. Is there any danger in releaseing my account info? I've never had anyone request this before. I usually use Paypal. Any advice would be appreciated.

[Genebaby]

Re: Shipping overseas question

I paid a guy in LA direct into his bank account via wire transfer, from within my bank, to his account. This was a few years ago and was how he wanted to be paid. I don't know what I could have done with his info other than put money into his account, but you never know.

Is there a reason they don't want to/can't do paypal?

[wilkinsi]

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i recently found out it takes almost as long for funds to transfer to/from banks and paypal accounts as it would to clear a cheque. and yet you get charged for the privilege! but hey, i live in the uk and the buyer is also uk based [img]/images/graemlins/rant.gif[/img] ....

[GodWentPUNK]

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I just sold a guitar in Sweden and we are going to perform a bank transfer. I'm going to be sending him my bank account # and the bank's wire transfer routing number. Also, I have a thread on this over in the ebay section.
http://www.jcfonline.com/ubbthreads/...&page=1#630110

joe...

[wodka]

Re: Shipping overseas question

Thanks for the info.

[Top Jimmy B]

Re: Shipping overseas question

wodka, I've done the wire transfer thing on three occasions for European transactions and each was quick and easy. It is safe and secure.

[RacerX]

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Yeah, I have done this also. It is common in Europe, and in some countries it is cheaper / less hassle. Small hint: you may want to check if your bank will charge you for this (Wells Fargo does).

[GodWentPUNK]

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My bank charges around $25 regardless of sending or receiving.

joe...

[RacerX]

Re: Shipping overseas question

Dayum! WF charges 10.