Safe payment when selling $20,000.00 card.?

[jcmtiger]

What is a safe payment when selling a $20,000.00 card? Not selling in auction or ebay. Private Sale. Thanks joe.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by jcmtiger

What is a safe payment when selling a $20,000.00 card? Not selling in auction or ebay. Private Sale. Thanks joe.

Personal check, wire transfer, PayPal, Venmo, etc.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

if it's a through the mail transaction:

safe for the seller? cash, wire transfer, cashier's check

for the buyer? PP G&S, credit card

[jcmtiger]

Thanks. Joe

[Snapolit1]

Personal check and wait a week for it to clear. Why let Venmo or something else take small bite out of it.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I'm thinking it's safe to say the buyer isn't someone with whom OP has an established hobby relationship. As a seller, for an amount this large, I would feel more comfortable with a cashier's check over a personal check, but that's just me. If I knew and trusted the other party, a personal check would always be fine. Of course, the buyer may very well have other ideas.

[Hxcmilkshake]

Bank wire. Don't F around.

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[Deertick]

Many years ago I sold an item for about $10K and used an escrow service. I think it cost around $150 at the time. Agent (small Law firm) called when money had cleared and I shipped to him overnight, signature required. Package was opened with the buyer in office, then money was released and letter confirming transaction was issued. No claims that it never arrived, or fake money order, etc. I would imagine that it would cost more than that now, but it was seamless and reassuring for both parties.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by Deertick

Many years ago I sold an item for about $10K and used an escrow service. I think it cost around $150 at the time. Agent (small Law firm) called when money had cleared and I shipped to him overnight, signature required. Package was opened with the buyer in office, then money was released and letter confirming transaction was issued. No claims that it never arrived, or fake money order, etc. I would imagine that it would cost more than that now, but it was seamless and reassuring for both parties.

While I am not sure of the current costs, if we're getting to the point where the fees get steep, then one of the two parties might as well just hop on a plane and the transaction can be made in person with a nice stack of cash (provided it's a domestic flight for the sake of the airfare cost). Of course, not everyone has the time...

[StraightRaceCards]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

While I am not sure of the current costs, if we're getting to the point where the fees get steep, then one of the two parties might as well just hop on a plane and the transaction can be made in person with a nice stack of cash (provided it's a domestic flight for the sake of the airfare cost). Of course, not everyone has the time...

That’s where my head is at.

If I’m buying a 20K card, it seems reasonable to hop on a flight and not worry about shipping issues either.

Plus you’ll have some fun memories that way!

[Jewish-collector]

It depends on your perspective. For some people, $20,000 is a hell of a lot of money. For others, $20,000 is pocket change.

[Deertick]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

While I am not sure of the current costs, if we're getting to the point where the fees get steep, then one of the two parties might as well just hop on a plane and the transaction can be made in person with a nice stack of cash (provided it's a domestic flight for the sake of the airfare cost). Of course, not everyone has the time...

One of the problems doing that is if you are the one jumping on the plane and the buyer flakes you are still out transportation, time, and possibly hotel. In this case it would definitely better if the buyer is the travelling party.

[tjisonline]

certified check, wire transfer, zelle / pp f & f week but needs to be spread out due time + amount limits. i sit on personal checks for 10 biz days.

[OGcardguy]

Originally Posted by Deertick

One of the problems doing that is if you are the one jumping on the plane and the buyer flakes you are still out transportation, time, and possibly hotel. In this case it would definitely better if the buyer is the travelling party.

Actually the real problem is having your stack of
cash confiscated at the airport and basically never getting it back.
Happens far more often than you think.
Do a little research on it.

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by Deertick

Many years ago I sold an item for about $10K and used an escrow service. I think it cost around $150 at the time. Agent (small Law firm) called when money had cleared and I shipped to him overnight, signature required. Package was opened with the buyer in office, then money was released and letter confirming transaction was issued. No claims that it never arrived, or fake money order, etc. I would imagine that it would cost more than that now, but it was seamless and reassuring for both parties.

Interesting idea - I had never thought of using an escrow service. I see escrow.com performs a similar service (not an endorsement and I have never used them before).

[dw3345645]

Originally Posted by Deertick

Many years ago I sold an item for about $10K and used an escrow service. I think it cost around $150 at the time. Agent (small Law firm) called when money had cleared and I shipped to him overnight, signature required. Package was opened with the buyer in office, then money was released and letter confirming transaction was issued. No claims that it never arrived, or fake money order, etc. I would imagine that it would cost more than that now, but it was seamless and reassuring for both parties.

Nice head up this is my first hearing about the escrow...

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[4815162342]

Originally Posted by dw3345645

Nice head up this is my first hearing about the escrow...

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Perhaps you and your old cousin can use an escrow service for your next sale.

[packs]

re: airports and carrying cash. I think you only have to declare if you’re traveling internationally. I don’t remember ever getting the declaration cards for domestic flights.

[nwobhm]

Originally Posted by jcmtiger

What is a safe payment when selling a $20,000.00 card? Not selling in auction or ebay. Private Sale. Thanks joe.

$100 bills. Newer style with strips only. Check all 200 of them when you count it.

[pawpawdiv9]

Interesting responses. As a seller, i always did pp f/f until recently i started to do Zelle thru my bank on a few deals.
I get that the buyer wants protection, so good to learn about folks here doing it by personal checks and wire transfers, as i have recently offered some high-end cards.
I am reluctant to sell on Ebay, as everyone is aware of how crap-shoot it is and their Auth Guarantee.
And as far as Auction houses go..its great, but your giving money away to them to sell your card, when you can do it yourself with a great bunch here.

btw- ^$1 singles counts too, dont mind the smells on it, but no red stains please. Some people work harder than an ugly stripper.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by nwobhm

$100 bills. Newer style with strips only. Check all 200 of them when you count it.

^^This^^ and to make it more fun sent in a USPS small flat rate box with zero insurance. They make it every time. It is the packages with a lot of insurance that disappear most often.

I have sent them registered mail but sometimes walking it across country would be faster.