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How to pay?

NUTZZ · 2011-01-17 18:12:33

I'll be picking up a new (well second hand!) car for myself in the next few days from a private deal, it's €2000. Just wondering what the best way is to hand over the money, it seems like an awful lot to be handing over in cash, I'm not even sure if I could take it all out at once in cash on my student account! Is…

17-01-2011 6:12pm

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I'll be picking up a new (well second hand!) car for myself in the next few days from a private deal, it's €2000. Just wondering what the best way is to hand over the money, it seems like an awful lot to be handing over in cash, I'm not even sure if I could take it all out at once in cash on my student account! Is transferring money to the sellers account a viable option?

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#2 17-01-2011 6:15pm

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I sold a car for similar money a few months ago, buyer paid me cash, I went to the bank to verify it was genuine before handing over the keys.

Win Win, and bobs your uncle.

I'd be wary of giving bank details to a stranger.

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#3 17-01-2011 6:17pm

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Bank Draft?

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#4 17-01-2011 6:18pm

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What about going the bank with the owner and transferring it? I wouldn't be handing over any details then

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#5 17-01-2011 6:19pm

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€2000? Cash surely?

If it were €20k then maybe a bank draft (verified by you with the issuing bank).

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