When Buying:
When buying online you should always take the same precautions online as you would when purchasing offline. The following is a list of guidelines to help you stay safe and secure when buying through Advertiser.ie.
- Do not pay before you have seen the goods.
- Deal with people locally and avoid going alone to see the goods.
- Always make sure the goods are in working order before you hand over any money.
- Ask for receipt from the seller after payment.
- Pay by cash or bank draft, cheque
- Ask the seller for their landline if using a mobile and view the goods at their home address.
- Be wary of people selling goods cheaper than what would be expected, if it’s too good to be true, than it is.
- Never use any money transfer services.
When buying a vehicle:
- Get it checked by a mechanic before buying it.
- Check the vehicles history by using Motorcheck or Cartell.
- Check if the vehicle is under a hire purchase agreement by calling the Hire Purchase Register on 012600905.
When Selling:
The following is a list of guidelines to help you stay safe and secure when selling through Advertiser.ie.
- Never hand over the goods until you have received full payment from the buyer
- If you accept a bank draft, verify it with the issuing bank before you hand over the goods.
- Never accept foreign bank drafts or foreign cheques from the buyer
When selling a vehicle:
- Do not allow the buyer to test drive the vehicle alone.
- The change of ownership of the vehicle must be registered. You can go to Citizens Information website for all the information you need.
If you ever have any concerns about a buyer or seller you can report the ad or contact us by email classifieds@advertiser.ie.