Cheap track able shipping for 4 tires/rims

I don't know about cheap shipping, but as someone who has sold tires and rims before, I would be very suspicious of someone not buying them in person and paying in advance. A buyer would be wary of uneven (or mismeasured) threadwear and other defects besides repaired punctures. There could be issues with dents, etc. on the steel rims causing vibration, etc., etc. And who would be so eager to want winter tires in August and pay additional for shipping? Plus, they're big and heavy, so any shipping would still be pricey (I guesstimated an average tire-sized 40 lb parcel on Canada Post and it would be about $40 per tire). Only makes economic sense if you're practically giving them away.

How are they going to pay you?

Thanks for all the replies.

I wouldn't send or do anything without having the money in my bank first.

The reply was like so many other replies you get on Kijiji. "Please contact me if the ________ is still available "

I repels to that with my cell...he texted me and made the offer of 400 plus he'd take care of shipping. I asked about why he would ship tires...he said smart cars aren't popular out there and there's no stock...it's somewhat believable. .. they are not popular cars especially out there I imagine. I am going back and forth if I'm keeping my smart car...told him to check PMCtire.com and haven't heard from him since.

Reminds me of the older lady that bought a gap gift card from me...she just sent $20 and a stamped self addressed envelope. Some ppl are way too trusting.

When he receives the tires, he may do a chargeback and the payment will be canceled. Proceed at your own risk.
It is common knowledge that Kijiji transactions should be done in person and cash should be the preferred method of payment.

https://help.kijiji.ca/helpdesk/safety/ ... ansactions

Bambinos wrote: ↑ When he receives the tires, he may do a chargeback and the payment will be canceled. Proceed at your own risk.
It is common knowledge that Kijiji transactions should be done in person and cash should be the preferred method of payment.

https://help.kijiji.ca/helpdesk/safety/ ... ansactions

I was under the impression interactive e transfers were not refundable once deposited.

Like I said I haven't heard back so I doubt I'll be going through with it.

Bylo makes several good points, and as mentioned, almost any payment method could be reversed, some more easily than others, but it's possible. The exception would be Western Union, which is why scammers tell people to to use WU to send money to the Nigerian Prince. Tell him to send you money via WU and see if he bites. If not, then don't worry, you'll sell your tires locally for sure when it gets colder. If the buyer has a friend in Hamilton, he can make an arrangement for the friend to meet and pay you and the friend can handle shipping.

No stock in Winnipeg? Of course there's no stock, it's August! Retailers will start getting their winter tire shipments in the fall, and people will then unload their old winter tires when they get new ones.

bylo wrote: ↑ Excellent point! Unless the OP needs cash ASAP he'll likely see more demand and get a higher price in the fall when thrifty buyers are starting to look for used winter tires vs. buying new.

As mentioned haven't heard anything back so I'll consider this deal dead. I could use the cash now which is why I originally gave it some thought. Same reason I'm selling my sweet handmade toaster.