Best way to sell a bike when not dealing in person?

Triathlon Forum
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I’ve sold lots of stuff locally through Craigslist with cash and purchased a ton on here via PayPal. I have someone interested in a bike I am selling but they live in another province. Ideally I’d prefer to deal in person to avoid shipping hassels and most importantly concern over getting taken in a scam. On the other hand I’m tempted as I would like to free up the capital tied up in this bike and I’ve had it for sale for a while. Any advice on how to navigate this type of transaction. Is there protection via PayPal? I’ve read stories of yes and no. Any idea of ball park to ship a bike from Ontario to BC. Buyer will pay for professional packaging and shipping. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks. Cheers.

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There is buyer protection on PayPal (but not seller protection). The best route is to go PayPal since the buyer knows that you are not a scammer. After you have their $$$ in your PayPal account, you can then ship the bike and know that you have been paid; no risk.

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Thanks. How do you protect yourself from chargebacks through PayPal?

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I would hold out and sell it locally. If you are selling long distance, you can take a personal check and wait for it to clear. The buyer will have to be patient.