Question for EBay sellers... Scams?

Blueface · 02-17-2010, 04:39 PM

Accept PP only.
Once it hits your account, you are in like flint, unless the buyer later disputes the purchase.
PP verifies its users so any credit card on file and information provided is checked. Hard to imagine a stolen credit card used for PP.

Footbag · 02-17-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Accept PP only.
Once it hits your account, you are in like flint, unless the buyer later disputes the purchase.
PP verifies its users so any credit card on file and information provided is checked. Hard to imagine a stolen credit card used for PP.

OK. I am accepting PP and US shipping only. The more I read, the more it seems like the scammers do more screwing up of auctions then anything.

newcigarz · 02-17-2010, 04:42 PM

I always make sure to specify that I only ship to confirmed addresses. This in itself is not 100 % fool proof, but PP will offer protection if you do.

You can also set up buyer restrictions when listing your item, such as buyers rmust have a US based address, not have negative feedback etc.

Footbag · 02-17-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

I always make sure to specify that I only ship to confirmed addresses. This in itself is not 100 % fool proof, but PP will offer protection if you do.

I didn't specify that, and hope the buyer has a confirmed address. I will on the next phone. I'm also afraid that an obvious scammer would leave bad feedback.

captain53 · 02-17-2010, 05:08 PM

Ebay = Scam and the so called PP & Ebay guarantees are worthless. One screwing was enough for me, too bad that many good things and people are cursed by all the scams.

newcigarz · 02-17-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by captain53

Ebay = Scam and the so called PP & Ebay guarantees are worthless. One screwing was enough for me, too bad that many good things and people are cursed by all the scams.

Wow, that's too bad that is has not worked out for you.
But I personally can say that I have over 500 unique transactions on E-bay as both a seller and a buyer and have never had more than a minor problem. The only things I can complain about is the fees and percentages that PP and E-bay take. But there are not that many alternatives to sell items with that kind of exposure.

Blueface · 02-17-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

Wow, that's too bad that is has not worked out for you.
But I personally can say that I have over 500 unique transactions on E-bay as both a seller and a buyer and have never had more than a minor problem. The only things I can complain about is the fees and percentages that PP and E-bay take. But there are not that many alternatives to sell items with that kind of exposure.

Same thing here Tony.
I did have one problem one time with a vendor that sold me an item that looked nothing like the one he had pictured and didn't work well.
I immediately contacted Ebay and PP and they took care of it all.
I got ALL my money back to my account, including shipping and fees.

Barrythevic · 02-17-2010, 05:33 PM

I've been an E-Bay member since 1998. I have never had a problem, knock on wood!

Check out the E-Bay seller protection policy page. It lists all of the things you need to do as a seller to be protected.

Bottom line, ship via a service with a tracking number & confirmation of delivery, only ship to a confirmed address, get signature confirmation for items over $ 250. Ship within 7 days of payment. Communicate with the buyer. List on your auction all terms and conditions. Especially be truthful with your description and condition of your item!!!

Check the potential buyers feedback. This doesn't always help. Over the years I have had 2 buyers with 100% positive feedback who were such a pain to deal with, very slow pay, 2 to 4 weeks, horrible communications, wouldn't reply until threatened with being listed as a non paying bidder, didn't know what they were buying. Not leaving feedback. After 2 horrible transactions with each, I blocked them from ever being able to bid on one of my items in the future. It wasn't worth the time and effort that I had to put in to deal with them.

I have been hit by the overseas buyer that wants to pay 3rd party, send a cashiers check or money order for over the amount and for me to send them the balance. Ship to a "friend" in some other city in the US. These are the usual scam techniques. If you get a message from one of these known con artists scams on the E-Bay system, E-Bay will usually send you a warning message about them as they just don't try to hit one person.

Others are asking to sell to them out of the E-Bay system. This one can get you in real trouble! You have absolutely no recourse in a transaction going bad outside the E-Bay system, especially overseas!

Just like in the rest of life, if the offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

Most people on E-Bay are just like you and me, honest people trying to either find a bargain or wanting to sell something for some cash.

PP now has buyer & seller protection available for transactions in a lot of foreign countries.

Check their web page for the countries covered and what you have to do as a seller or buyer to be protected.

Good luck!

Barry

02-17-2010, 04:39 PM	#1
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Question for EBay sellers... Scams? Accept PP only. Once it hits your account, you are in like flint, unless the buyer later disputes the purchase. PP verifies its users so any credit card on file and information provided is checked. Hard to imagine a stolen credit card used for PP. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

02-17-2010, 04:42 PM	#3
newcigarz Smoke and Mirrors Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the bottom shelf Posts: 3,139 Trading: (15)	Re: Question for EBay sellers... Scams? I always make sure to specify that I only ship to confirmed addresses. This in itself is not 100 % fool proof, but PP will offer protection if you do. You can also set up buyer restrictions when listing your item, such as buyers rmust have a US based address, not have negative feedback etc.

02-17-2010, 05:08 PM	#5
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Question for EBay sellers... Scams? Ebay = Scam and the so called PP & Ebay guarantees are worthless. One screwing was enough for me, too bad that many good things and people are cursed by all the scams.

02-17-2010, 05:33 PM	#8
Barrythevic Just another FOG! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 380 Trading: (2)	Re: Question for EBay sellers... Scams? I've been an E-Bay member since 1998. I have never had a problem, knock on wood! Check out the E-Bay seller protection policy page. It lists all of the things you need to do as a seller to be protected. Bottom line, ship via a service with a tracking number & confirmation of delivery, only ship to a confirmed address, get signature confirmation for items over $ 250. Ship within 7 days of payment. Communicate with the buyer. List on your auction all terms and conditions. Especially be truthful with your description and condition of your item!!! Check the potential buyers feedback. This doesn't always help. Over the years I have had 2 buyers with 100% positive feedback who were such a pain to deal with, very slow pay, 2 to 4 weeks, horrible communications, wouldn't reply until threatened with being listed as a non paying bidder, didn't know what they were buying. Not leaving feedback. After 2 horrible transactions with each, I blocked them from ever being able to bid on one of my items in the future. It wasn't worth the time and effort that I had to put in to deal with them. I have been hit by the overseas buyer that wants to pay 3rd party, send a cashiers check or money order for over the amount and for me to send them the balance. Ship to a "friend" in some other city in the US. These are the usual scam techniques. If you get a message from one of these known con artists scams on the E-Bay system, E-Bay will usually send you a warning message about them as they just don't try to hit one person. Others are asking to sell to them out of the E-Bay system. This one can get you in real trouble! You have absolutely no recourse in a transaction going bad outside the E-Bay system, especially overseas! Just like in the rest of life, if the offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Most people on E-Bay are just like you and me, honest people trying to either find a bargain or wanting to sell something for some cash. PP now has buyer & seller protection available for transactions in a lot of foreign countries. Check their web page for the countries covered and what you have to do as a seller or buyer to be protected. Good luck! Barry