LeeM
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what can i do to make sure i dont get scammed? selling my S4 controller, been offered £500 over paypal and im a bit worried. i'll send recorded with royal mail so i have tracking details but what else can i do to make sure im ok? or am i gonna get fucked?
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Brett
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Posting via gumtree? I wouldn't.
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LeeM
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what makes gumtree different to ebay if im takin payment for goods through paypal?
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A2H GO
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Gumtree's really for cash and collection only stuff.
I'd list it on eBay and get them to 'buy it now', you'll be £40 worse off but worth it for peace of mind.
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Dan
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quote:
Originally posted by A2H GO
Llist it on eBay and get them to 'buy it now', you'll be £40 worse off, still with no comeback should they play up.
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LeeM
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may stick it on ebay but then theres still as much chance of me gettin scammed if its the the same payment method?
i want cash on collection ideally
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A2H GO
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Originally posted by A2H GO
Llist it on eBay and get them to 'buy it now', you'll be £40 worse off, still with no comeback should they play up.
If he can provide a tracking number I don't see why not.
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LeeM
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ive seen paypal reverse payments even with tracking numbers. then theres the possibility of it arriving "broken" etc
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Brett
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If you sell through ebay with paypal payment you are 100% covered, where as you're not necessarily otherwise.
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Jimbothebarbarian
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quote:
Originally posted by LeeM
ive seen paypal reverse payments even with tracking numbers. then theres the possibility of it arriving "broken" etc
This. I've sold thousands of items on ebay and even with tracking and signed for etc you still get fleeced on a regular basis. Paypal and ebay don't give a flying fuck about sellers. If you're not willing to risk it just don't sell it.
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A2H GO
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I've been a buisness seller for a couple of years now on eBay and seen my fair share of scammers but never lost any money (touch wood), if you supply a tracking number PayPal will back you up as they have done me numerous times (I get at least one case a week).
It's only if they do a chargeback via their credit card company you're fucked.
[Edited on 17-12-2012 by A2H GO]
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LeeM
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But he can still say its broken or somethin? Or what I sent wasn't right etc? Might just stick to cash on collection.
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A2H GO
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Then PayPal will request he returns it and provides proof before they pay out so you're covered (unless they return a turd in a box recorded).
At least with eBay you can see their feedback and make a judgement on whether to send it or not.
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LeeM
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This is what I'm thinking, if all you need is proof of postage he could send me anything back. But then the only thing to stop that with eBay is feedback isn't it?
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MatthewR
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If your that worried just tell them you want cash on collection
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Corsa_Sport21
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If he's serious enough, get him to transfer the money straight into your bank.
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taylorboosh
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Then the buyer has no protection
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LeeM
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
If he's serious enough, get him to transfer the money straight into your bank.
not a chance hed go for that  if he does im more than happy to post it
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taylorboosh
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How far is he?
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LeeM
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He's in Belfast, no chance of meeting up
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Jamie-C
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Don't trust anyone from Belfast, I lived there for over 10 years and I wouldn't trust anyone
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Jimbothebarbarian
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quote:
Originally posted by A2H GO
I've been a buisness seller for a couple of years now on eBay and seen my fair share of scammers but never lost any money (touch wood), if you supply a tracking number PayPal will back you up as they have done me numerous times (I get at least one case a week).
It's only if they do a chargeback via their credit card company you're fucked.
[Edited on 17-12-2012 by A2H GO]
Well your a whole heap luckier than me! I've yet to have a case go in my favour even when tracking numbers and links to royalfail website to show they're signature are provided.
Scamtastic...
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LeeM
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ive put collection only on ebay but cant seem to get rid of the paypal option?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130822242375?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
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