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Dumb question (car related)

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have2hide
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Dumb question (car related)

When you buy a used car privately from someone instead of at a dealership... how do you pay? I've always paid and gotten cash for cars, but it was always under $7k. When it's a used car at $15-20k... not really comfortable handing over or taking THAT MUCH cash. Are certified/bank checks the way to go?

Posted 4/28/11 7:23 PM
 
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Re: Dumb question (car related)

There are A LOT of fake certified/bank checks. I would not longer accepting them.

Get a pen to mark the bills to make sure the cash is real. Staples sells the pen.

What about paypal?

Posted 4/28/11 7:34 PM
 

have2hide
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Re: Dumb question (car related)

Thanks for the reply. I'll get one of those pens if we go with cash.

Would it be weird to tell the other person to meet at a bank to get a check issued? I just don't love the idea of SO much cash.

Posted 4/29/11 9:23 AM
 

starryeyes
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Re: Dumb question (car related)

I wouldnt do cash. There is a lot of fake money going around. And a lot of it can not be setected with a pen, i know from experience. I would see no problem going to the bank, i think thats the best idea.

Posted 4/29/11 11:52 AM
 

danielleandscott
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Re: Dumb question (car related)

When I sold my Subaru - I did just that. I met the buyer who was from CT at Danielle's bank and he handed over the check for $10500 and we deposited in the back with him there.
Scott

Posted 4/29/11 12:16 PM
 
 

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