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flipstyledsm22 · 07-21-2016, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by G28

Has anyone done deals using western union? I've always used PayPal and just wanted to get some input about using this as a method of payment for an item.

Enlighten me... What are you trying to purchase for your Camaro? Where are you located that you need to use Western Union? And have you tried to find the items you are seeking locally?

Junior · 07-21-2016, 09:02 AM

All above comments are correct; Paypal over Western Union. No legit seller would ask you to use WU. Just make sure you do your due diligence when dealing with Paypal. Have them help you with and document the transaction.

G28 · 07-21-2016, 03:49 PM

I'm trying to buy a 1LE rear diff. I'm located on Guam. But I have parts shipped to my bro who is located in California. He's a flight attendant so he either brings the parts back home for me when he's on leave or he ships them via FedEx because he gets a 75% discount. It's difficult to the find parts locally....there aren't a whole lot of 1LEs here at all. And shipping is either non existent to Guam or the costs are just ridiculous. I don't need to use western union. And now I'm not going to. Based on everyone's advice. The seller is insisting on using western union. And had mentioned he's heard too many scams using PayPal...and either I can either call in the money transfer to western union or mail him a western union check.

Spurshot · 07-21-2016, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by G28

I'm trying to buy a 1LE rear diff. I'm located on Guam. But I have parts shipped to my bro who is located in California. He's a flight attendant so either brings the parts back home for me when he's on leave or he ships them via FedEx because he gets a 75% discount. It's difficult to the find parts locally....there aren't a whole lot of 1LEs here at all. And shipping is either non existent to Guam or the costs are just ridiculous. I don't need to use western union. And now I'm not going to. Based on everyone's advice. The seller is insisting on using western union. And had mentioned he's heard to many scams using PayPal...and either I can either call in the money transfer to western union or mail him a western union check.

You might solicit the help of a member here who lives near the seller to do the deal or at least verify the location and diff is legit.

Again, never send more money to a stranger than you can afford to loose.

Cenafan85 · 07-21-2016, 07:07 PM

Bought a PlayStation 2 online once for 250$ using Western union. Next email I got was oh we made a mistake and we sent you six instead of one. And we just need another 300$ and you can keep the 6. Needless to say I never saw that PlayStation

havelegs · 07-21-2016, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cenafan85

Bought a PlayStation 2 online once for 250$ using Western union. Next email I got was oh we made a mistake and we sent you six instead of one. And we just need another 300$ and you can keep the 6. Needless to say I never saw that PlayStation

Was that in 1996? Lol

Rock-It Man · 07-21-2016, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by G28

I'm trying to buy a 1LE rear diff. I'm located on Guam. But I have parts shipped to my bro who is located in California. He's a flight attendant so he either brings the parts back home for me when he's on leave or he ships them via FedEx because he gets a 75% discount. It's difficult to the find parts locally....there aren't a whole lot of 1LEs here at all. And shipping is either non existent to Guam or the costs are just ridiculous. I don't need to use western union. And now I'm not going to. Based on everyone's advice. The seller is insisting on using western union. And had mentioned he's heard too many scams using PayPal...and either I can either call in the money transfer to western union or mail him a western union check.

Don't do it, it's a scam. Paypal is acceptable to anyone who actually has the merch.

Royal Tiger · 07-21-2016, 08:23 PM

Pass. Not worth the risk. I've never had anyone insist on Western Union that was legit.

PalmerGA · 07-22-2016, 06:56 AM

With me... it's PayPal or nothing. With PP, you know you are dealing with a legit person and PP has all their info in case of a problem. Use PP, don't ship until money is in your account. Once it's in your account the buyer cannot take it back without establishing a "case" and thorough PP investigation.

G28 · 07-22-2016, 08:01 AM

Well I'm the buyer not the seller...I don't want to send a large sum of money and never have my part shipped to me...

Cenafan85 · 07-22-2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by havelegs

Was that in 1996? Lol

That was back In my high school days

Flotek · 07-22-2016, 03:41 PM

As everyone says .. No legit seller would insist on this method , if they do you can bet the farm it's a scammer .. Run don't walk from this guy ! PayPal is your only safe method . You've been warned

Oogabooga · 07-22-2016, 03:46 PM

Use Bitcoin with escrow!

DBHWT · 07-22-2016, 03:51 PM

Use Paypal...but Never use family / friends to purchase...I learned the hard way earlier this year when trying to buy a wicker bill from a guy in Fla. My credit union helped me get my money back ...

07-21-2016, 03:49 PM	#17
G28 Drives: Camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Guam Posts: 20	I'm trying to buy a 1LE rear diff. I'm located on Guam. But I have parts shipped to my bro who is located in California. He's a flight attendant so he either brings the parts back home for me when he's on leave or he ships them via FedEx because he gets a 75% discount. It's difficult to the find parts locally....there aren't a whole lot of 1LEs here at all. And shipping is either non existent to Guam or the costs are just ridiculous. I don't need to use western union. And now I'm not going to. Based on everyone's advice. The seller is insisting on using western union. And had mentioned he's heard too many scams using PayPal...and either I can either call in the money transfer to western union or mail him a western union check. Last edited by G28; 07-21-2016 at 06:53 PM.

07-22-2016, 06:56 AM	#23
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	With me... it's PayPal or nothing. With PP, you know you are dealing with a legit person and PP has all their info in case of a problem. Use PP, don't ship until money is in your account. Once it's in your account the buyer cannot take it back without establishing a "case" and thorough PP investigation. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

07-22-2016, 03:46 PM	#27
Oogabooga Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT Satin Black Join Date: May 2015 Location: Raleigh Posts: 99 View My Garage	Use Bitcoin with escrow! __________________

07-21-2016, 09:02 AM	#16
Junior Drives: 2014 2SS/RS A6 AGM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 526	All above comments are correct; Paypal over Western Union. No legit seller would ask you to use WU. Just make sure you do your due diligence when dealing with Paypal. Have them help you with and document the transaction.

07-21-2016, 07:07 PM	#19
Cenafan85 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Roc NY Posts: 503	Bought a PlayStation 2 online once for 250$ using Western union. Next email I got was oh we made a mistake and we sent you six instead of one. And we just need another 300$ and you can keep the 6. Needless to say I never saw that PlayStation

07-21-2016, 08:23 PM	#22
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Pass. Not worth the risk. I've never had anyone insist on Western Union that was legit.

07-22-2016, 08:01 AM	#24
G28 Drives: Camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Guam Posts: 20	Well I'm the buyer not the seller...I don't want to send a large sum of money and never have my part shipped to me...

07-22-2016, 03:41 PM	#26
Flotek Drives: 2015 RS camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pa Posts: 187	As everyone says .. No legit seller would insist on this method , if they do you can bet the farm it's a scammer .. Run don't walk from this guy ! PayPal is your only safe method . You've been warned

07-22-2016, 03:51 PM	#28
DBHWT Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cincinnati / N KY area Posts: 559	Use Paypal...but Never use family / friends to purchase...I learned the hard way earlier this year when trying to buy a wicker bill from a guy in Fla. My credit union helped me get my money back ...