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Which is the safest way to accept payment for a private sale? I asked my bank but strangely they were very non-commital!

Asked on 17 June 2011 by daveyj

Answered by Honest John
Nelsons, in a bank, any bank, where you can immediately deposit them. Alternatively a bank draft drawn on the buyer's bank while you are present, then immediately deposited by you.
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