I give, how do I actually start/complete a purchase

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Jbeaver84

Posted: Sep 12, 2024 at 17:25	Quote
I have a brand new just activated account. I've scanned the FAQ with lots of great info and dos and don'ts...But there's no instructions on how to complete a purchase. Is there a purchase button? Do I just tell the seller I want to buy it and ask for his Paypal account details? I found the bike I want...now what?

bishopsmike

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Posted: Sep 13, 2024 at 8:01

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Jbeaver84 wrote:

I have a brand new just activated account. I've scanned the FAQ with lots of great info and dos and don'ts...But there's no instructions on how to complete a purchase. Is there a purchase button? Do I just tell the seller I want to buy it and ask for his Paypal account details? I found the bike I want...now what?

Yep, pretty much. Pinkbike does absolutely nothing to support the sale process, that's all up to you. Assuming it's a bike that you can't pick up in person and will need it shipped to you, maybe ask the guy to take a few more specific pictures (so you can be sure he/she actually has the bike), ask any questions you want, agree on a shipped price, and use PayPal for goods to give yourself some protection if they scam you.

BenLow2019

Posted: Sep 13, 2024 at 8:08

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Jbeaver84 wrote:

Agree with above. Also, be sure to check out the PB Buy/Sell scammer report thread ahead of time - make sure the person or listing you're dealing with hasn't been already flagged.
LINK

ajax-ripper

Posted: Sep 13, 2024 at 9:11

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Jbeaver84 wrote:

The buy sell on this website is more like craigslist / FB market place where you will message the seller negotiate terms and complete a transaction based upon the agreement you have made with them. This is much less like ebay or amazon where you push a button and things show up at your home.

Frosty321

Posted: Dec 4, 2024 at 21:10	Quote
I’m dealing with this issue right now I have found several bikes that I’m really interested in and have sent messages 15 total and no response from anyone I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong any help would be greatly appreciated sorry for jumping on your tread but don’t know what else to do thanks

nldls

Posted: Sep 6, 2025 at 12:07	Quote
Its weird though, because by default a E-mail notification is on for DM's.

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