Payment Methods
When buying and selling through online classifieds, you may encounter a variety of payment types. Because you might be asked to use a form of payment that’s unfamiliar, Oodle has developed cheat sheets for buyers and sellers about these various methods of payment. With classifieds, it is always good to be flexible both about price and payment method, but it is even better to be knowledgeable about the various methods.
The following pages contain the payment method with the following information:
- When you should use it: In which categories or situations it each method of payment is most appropriate
- Advantages: Reasons why this particular payment method is a good choice
- Disadvantages: Reasons why this particular payment method might not be right for you
- How to protect yourself against fraud: Steps you can take to ensure your safety
The two most important parts of choosing a payment method are staying safe and making sure the transaction is successful and painless. If you do not feel comfortable with a particular method, tell the buyer or seller. If a buyer or seller refuses to choose an alternative method, never be afraid to walk away from the deal.