eBay Deutschland payments

[Dave C]

Eric,
I think wire transfer kills the deal for most of us here in the US.  When I
checked with my bank a year or so ago they told me there are substantial
fees and oodles of red tape/paperwork associated with international wire
transfers.  I think the fee was on the order of $50 but not sure.

The few times I purchased from overseas eBay I either used PayPal or mailed
cash.  PayPal is by far the simplest method but for some reason not many of
the German sellers accept it.  I don't know why.  No one ever complained
about cash but you are definitely taking a risk, more than with wire
transfer I think
- -
Dave C.


Eric asks...
re: German eBay sellers ...

It looks like most of the German sellers request direct transfer into a
German bank account.

Is this easily done?

It seems like the buyer assumes all the risk.  Obviously it leaves little
opportunity to contest payment if items are not delivered.

MAC: There are some used Audi parts on eBay Deutschland that interest me.

TIA,
Eric