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lostkat · 10-05-2009, 17:58

If you send recorded delivery and insure them to their proper value, you will have covered your back. It might take a bit longer to get the money if it all goes wrong, but at least you'll have it.

Mark · 10-05-2009, 18:00

With these sorts of transactions, I'm afraid the choice is simple - you either do it and accept the risk (doing the best you can to minimise it by avoiding obvious scams and so forth, but the risk is always there) or you just don't do it at all.

Buying £370 worth of lens off someone with 0 feedback on TP scared the bejesus out of me, but I took the precautions and it all worked out fine - though to be completely fair to you, it's a lot safer than eBay for that sort of job.

Sounds like you're willing to take the risk so fingers crossed that it all works out fine. If not, you've covered your back as best you can. Good luck.

Kitten · 10-05-2009, 18:03

and right to be wary. I've used ebay loads in the past but rarely now since the rules changed. I lost 25 quid on a transaction with a registered company via ebay about a year ago and despite raising disputes, I got nothing back. The person just closed their account and disappeared.

It's so much in favour of the buyer now, I just don't sell anymore.

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Originally Posted by lostkat

If you send recorded delivery and insure them to their proper value, you will have covered your back. It might take a bit longer to get the money if it all goes wrong, but at least you'll have it.

They could still claim they were forgeries and raise a dispute to get the money back after the concert. Make sure you keep receipts and anything you can photograph proving they aren't if that happens. That's why I don't sell tickets anymore!

Mark · 10-05-2009, 19:36

Aye, agree with Kitten. I've thought about selling my old stuff on eBay, but it's got to the point that throwing it away (or at least freecycle) is actually less risky.

Latest one I've heard - get two negatives close together and you're suspended from eBay. Given that buyers can give negative feedback with virtual immunity, two cheap purchases, two negatives, and you're gone. Seller beware.

Glaucus · 10-05-2009, 19:39

I use paypal and touch wood haven't been stung yet.

Only shipped to a confirmed address, only ship though Royal mail Special delivery or signed for parcel. Always type the tracking number into paypal as soon as you send it and follow their seller protection to the guideline. You can still get stung but it's a lot harder.

Cancel any bidders you are not happy with. I always set it so 0 feedback and non UK members can't bid.

If it has a unique number on it like a serial, always take a picture, scan of it and include in listing. In case they try fobbing you of with a broken "return"

Wryel · 11-05-2009, 13:04

I sold a phone a while back and had the same thing. The payment was just sitting there until the buyer left feedback. I figure if I send it recorded/insured I know if the buyer has the item and can prove it. If they don't like the item for whatever reason then you ask for it back and they get a refund. Maybe I'm being naive but I fail to see how I can get conned like that if I avoid the obvious things like shipping to Nigeria.

Glaucus · 11-05-2009, 13:25

They can say nothing was in the parcel. or say it is broken and send you a different phone back. which is why you take a pic of the serial number and stick it on the auction. That combined with following the seller protection rules and you are pretty safe. Not 100% but good enough for me.

Knipples · 11-05-2009, 13:51

Ive still had absolutely no contact from her since she bought the tickets, am just about to head to the post office though, am writing down the barcode numbers on the tickets and will get the right insurance and delivery method and just hope for the best.

10-05-2009, 17:58	#21
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	If you send recorded delivery and insure them to their proper value, you will have covered your back. It might take a bit longer to get the money if it all goes wrong, but at least you'll have it. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

10-05-2009, 19:39	#25
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	I use paypal and touch wood haven't been stung yet. Only shipped to a confirmed address, only ship though Royal mail Special delivery or signed for parcel. Always type the tracking number into paypal as soon as you send it and follow their seller protection to the guideline. You can still get stung but it's a lot harder. Cancel any bidders you are not happy with. I always set it so 0 feedback and non UK members can't bid. If it has a unique number on it like a serial, always take a picture, scan of it and include in listing. In case they try fobbing you of with a broken "return" __________________

11-05-2009, 13:25	#27
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	They can say nothing was in the parcel. or say it is broken and send you a different phone back. which is why you take a pic of the serial number and stick it on the auction. That combined with following the seller protection rules and you are pretty safe. Not 100% but good enough for me. __________________

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10-05-2009, 18:00	#22
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	With these sorts of transactions, I'm afraid the choice is simple - you either do it and accept the risk (doing the best you can to minimise it by avoiding obvious scams and so forth, but the risk is always there) or you just don't do it at all. Buying £370 worth of lens off someone with 0 feedback on TP scared the bejesus out of me, but I took the precautions and it all worked out fine - though to be completely fair to you, it's a lot safer than eBay for that sort of job. Sounds like you're willing to take the risk so fingers crossed that it all works out fine. If not, you've covered your back as best you can. Good luck.

10-05-2009, 19:36	#24
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Aye, agree with Kitten. I've thought about selling my old stuff on eBay, but it's got to the point that throwing it away (or at least freecycle) is actually less risky. Latest one I've heard - get two negatives close together and you're suspended from eBay. Given that buyers can give negative feedback with virtual immunity, two cheap purchases, two negatives, and you're gone. Seller beware.

11-05-2009, 13:04	#26
Wryel Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,148	I sold a phone a while back and had the same thing. The payment was just sitting there until the buyer left feedback. I figure if I send it recorded/insured I know if the buyer has the item and can prove it. If they don't like the item for whatever reason then you ask for it back and they get a refund. Maybe I'm being naive but I fail to see how I can get conned like that if I avoid the obvious things like shipping to Nigeria.