Help w/Forms of Payment from Italy

flychinadoll · Jun 5th, 2008, 03:14 AM

Hi All,

Someone from Italy won my auction. They are now telling me after the fact that they can not pay by paypal and is asking me how they can pay?

I can not think of anything but Western Union, if so, what info do I need to give them?

Any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

gayathri · Jun 5th, 2008, 03:20 AM

Bank Transfer is the best way. Be glad its not Paypal (saves you money and hassle) and dont forget to ship via Express Mail or Fedex. The Italian postal system is absolutely horrid.

Good luck !

flychinadoll · Jun 5th, 2008, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by gayathri

Bank Transfer is the best way. Be glad its not Paypal (saves you money and hassle) and dont forget to ship via Express Mail or Fedex. The Italian postal system is absolutely horrid.

Good luck !

Thanks for the tip, but how do I do bank transfer?

gayathri · Jun 5th, 2008, 04:39 AM

You need to provide them with the SWIFT code (call your bank for that) and your account number.

lvgodiva · Jun 5th, 2008, 07:51 AM

Western Union is safe for seller because all your buyer need are your full name and address only. With BAnk Wire, you need to provide them your bank account #, bank name, home address and bank swift code.

stylefly · Jun 5th, 2008, 11:12 AM

A lot of members from Europe don't have Paypal- it's not as commonplace. I usually do Western Union or Moneygram payment and deduct the portin from their price that it would have cost me to receive a Paypal payment, so they are not on the hook for the whole money transfer fee. Works great!

LT bag lady · Jun 5th, 2008, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flychinadoll

Hi All,

Someone from Italy won my auction. They are now telling me after the fact that they can not pay by paypal and is asking me how they can pay?

I can not think of anything but Western Union, if so, what info do I need to give them?

Any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

Bank to bank wire transfer. Don't accept Paypal at all! Ship EMS so you can track and sig is required.
Cheers,

Jun 5th, 2008, 03:14 AM	#1
flychinadoll Member Location: Bay Area	Help w/Forms of Payment from Italy Hi All, Someone from Italy won my auction. They are now telling me after the fact that they can not pay by paypal and is asking me how they can pay? I can not think of anything but Western Union, if so, what info do I need to give them? Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Jun 5th, 2008, 07:51 AM	#5
lvgodiva Member	Western Union is safe for seller because all your buyer need are your full name and address only. With BAnk Wire, you need to provide them your bank account #, bank name, home address and bank swift code. __________________ LVGodiva.

Jun 5th, 2008, 11:12 AM	#6
stylefly Recessionista Location: Canada Eh	A lot of members from Europe don't have Paypal- it's not as commonplace. I usually do Western Union or Moneygram payment and deduct the portin from their price that it would have cost me to receive a Paypal payment, so they are not on the hook for the whole money transfer fee. Works great! __________________ Always 20% off all clothing and handbags with coupon code PURSEFORUM at www.stylefly.ca and free shipping at www.constylement.com

Jun 5th, 2008, 03:20 AM	#2
gayathri Member	Bank Transfer is the best way. Be glad its not Paypal (saves you money and hassle) and dont forget to ship via Express Mail or Fedex. The Italian postal system is absolutely horrid. Good luck !

Jun 5th, 2008, 04:39 AM	#4
gayathri Member	You need to provide them with the SWIFT code (call your bank for that) and your account number.