We have lots of helpful information on how to stay safe, so please take a moment as a buyer or seller to read through it carefully.
General Rules:
- Use the DoneDeal Message Centre to communicate with buyers or sellers.
- Deal with people locally
- Arrange a time and place you feel comfortable with
- Bring someone with you, don’t go alone
- Use your common sense
- Inspect the item fully before buying to make sure you're happy with it
- If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
- If in doubt, walk away
- Only use trusted payment methods that offer buyer protection.
Safe Communications
- Always communicate through the DoneDeal Message Centre
- Immediately stop communicating with anyone who seems illegitimate.
- Never click on links to other websites provided by buyers or sellers.
Payment:
- Do not pay in advance for goods and be cautious when asked for deposits.
- Be careful when carrying cash, or consider using a bank draft.
- Never use Western Union or similar money transfer services to pay for goods.
- DoneDeal does not support payments, and you’ll never be asked to enter your card details to receive payment for an item.
PayPal
- If you use PayPal, make sure to select Goods & Services, which offers payment protection for both buyer and seller.
- DO NOT pay to Friends & Family unless they are your friend or a member of your family. For more information on PayPal payments click here.
Revolut
- We do not recommend using Revolut to pay for items on DoneDeal.
- Sending funds via a contact number or Revolut tag is intended for friends and family only. This method does not offer payment protection.
- Only payments made with a Revolut card to a registered business/merchant offer consumer protection.
You can find more tips on our article Buying safely - top tips for Buyers & Sellers.
Happy DoneDealing!