how safe is gumtree

[revjames]

Just wondering. I have seen something on Gumtree that is a good price and I am interested. Never bought anything from this before. How do I know he wont just keep my money and not post the item?

 

[steptoe]

isnt gumtree part of the fleabay empire?

 

[revjames]

didnt think so - just classified ads not auction

 

[a1]

Yes mate - Gumtree is owned by eBay.

 

[sellers]

I thought gumtree was a bit like loot. Pick the item up and pay the man.

Do they have systems in place to monitor posting items like ebay do?

 

[a1]

 

[lkayelectrical]

Pay via gaypal and you will be covered

 

[steptoe]

yeah right,

fleabay own gaypal, and its the biggest rip off of them all.