Shipping Card Before Payment

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Posted By: Frank Wakefield

Traditionally, a payment precedes shipment. But I've sold cards before, sending the cards before payment was received.

I sold Jay an N173, mailing my dear card to the forsaken lands of distant New York, before payment was received. I had faith in him. And I think he wanted to see the cabinet first.

On eBay I've sent a card a few times before payment was made, when I knew the seller. And I recall winning a card once and receiving it before I processed Paypal!! I got the card in Monday's mail, and was going to catch up on my eBay stuff that Monday evening after work. I sent payment when I got home, and emailed the guy about having received the card before I'd sent payment. He said he'd recalled me buying from him before, and that he knew I'd pay him, he had it ready to mail, so he just sent it.

So it all depends on who you're dealing with, previous dealings, and whether the buyer wants to see the card first.