Has anyone purchased from a 0 feedback member?

loveyouu · Jul 14th, 2008, 12:27 AM

I'm just wondering since I know ebayers have to start off somewhere to get feedback. So has anyone purchased anything with someone that is new and has zero feedback if so, how did it go with you? Did you have a pleasant experience? Or would you never purchase from a zero feedback member?

kimalee · Jul 14th, 2008, 01:06 AM

I haven't, and I never would - to me, it's not worth taking the chance. I started buying on eBay before I sold anything. I had about 20 feedback before I started selling.

sarahloveslouis · Jul 14th, 2008, 01:23 AM

Never have - never would!

My money isn't something I just hand over willingly to "0" FBers... then again, a 1000+ FB member can pull the same scams, I just feel safer not buying from a 0 FB member.

imonpurseblog · Jul 14th, 2008, 01:40 AM

I haven't purchased anything over $100 from one. If they are verified and have PayPal protection I might. I would never consider it on an expensive item unless I had some inside knowledge. Perhaps if they told me they had another account but eBay wasn't letting them list from it. They'd have to prove that somehow. I think you should definitely be very careful.

LAltiero85 · Jul 14th, 2008, 01:43 AM

I also started buying before I started selling, so I did have some feedback. Plus, I started out selling less expensive items to get feedback as well.

Vinyl · Jul 14th, 2008, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LAltiero85

I also started buying before I started selling, so I did have some feedback.

This is exactly what I did as well.

That being said, yes, everyone has to start out somewhere, but when the seller is starting out like that, I would personally be wary of dealing with him/her.

Ask if they have feedback elsewhere. I don't have feedback on eBay yet, but should I ever want to purchase an item on it, I do have feedback elsewhere.

nooch · Jul 14th, 2008, 01:53 AM

There is something on my watch list from a 0 FB seller, but I'm probably not going to buy it. I am pretty sure this person registered just to sell this item.

Miss Evy Rocks! · Jul 14th, 2008, 01:59 AM

I have. A long time ago when I was fairly new at buying on £BÅ¥

It was for 2 super hard to find Tokidoki purses, and I was all excited over the price I won them for until someone posted negative on her purchase. I contacted her and she told me the seller never sent her tokidoki. Then the owner of the pictures in the auction messaged and told me the seller stole her pictures. I filed a claim and escalated immediately. Got all my money back.

bellamoda · Jul 14th, 2008, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by loveyouu

I'm just wondering since I know ebayers have to start off somewhere to get feedback. So has anyone purchased anything with someone that is new and has zero feedback if so, how did it go with you? Did you have a pleasant experience? Or would you never purchase from a zero feedback member?

I wouldn't. Theres things sellers can do to get at least some feedback B4 they start selling....you can even buy feedback on eBay for 99 cents lol! If someone wont even bother doing that to show me they're a real seller and invested in keeping their account open etc...then I wouldn't waste my time. I had to spend money to buy stuff to build up my account so I expect the same in return!

pursewatch · Jul 14th, 2008, 03:57 AM

I took a chance on a 0 feedback seller and it was a nightmare, never again.

declaredbeauty · Jul 14th, 2008, 08:10 AM

I'm not even sure. I know my first feedback was by someone who brought something from me

Alidoll · Jul 14th, 2008, 08:39 AM

Once when I first joined eBay. I asked a few questions first and the seller responded really quickly. The item wasn't expensive (about £20) so took a chance. It was sent really quickly with a hand written note thanking me for buying the item and was beautifully packaged. I don't think I'd buy anything over about £20 and I'd ask questions again but yes, I would buy from a zero feedback seller - after all, we all had to start somewhere...buyer with zero feedback / seller with zero feedback..we all take the chance that first time!

purse.addict · Jul 14th, 2008, 12:35 PM

It is a gamble...if its a high price item then I would say you should pass...if its of lower value then maybe...but I am skeptical of new ebayers...

The seller that i'm dealing with right now has a little under 90 feebacks all positive and some for high end desinger bags...well the item I received was fake!

Just be careful.

onegirlcreative · Jul 14th, 2008, 12:38 PM

Honestly? If I do (or ever have), it would have to be a very low price point item—maybe under $25? I hate to say it, because we all started out somewhere, but I wouldn't chance it until I had seen some feedback activity on their account.

fantastic_3 · Jul 14th, 2008, 12:44 PM

I recently took a chance and purchased a brand new Gucci hobo from a brand new seller with 0 feedback. I followed my gut instinct that it was legite and of course I had it authenticated here first and took that chance. To my surprise, I received a gorgeous brand new authentic purse. It was 350.00.

I was at first very hesitant and bidded on the last minute only. Normally, I don't think I would take that chance.

Jul 14th, 2008, 12:27 AM	#1
loveyouu Member Location: California	Has anyone purchased from a 0 feedback member? I'm just wondering since I know ebayers have to start off somewhere to get feedback. So has anyone purchased anything with someone that is new and has zero feedback if so, how did it go with you? Did you have a pleasant experience? Or would you never purchase from a zero feedback member?

Jul 14th, 2008, 01:06 AM	#2
kimalee Mini Nikki addict Location: CA/MA	I haven't, and I never would - to me, it's not worth taking the chance. I started buying on eBay before I sold anything. I had about 20 feedback before I started selling. __________________ There's treasure everywhere! kimalee's wishlist RM Navy Nikki RM Chocolate Nikki LV Tate PM Proud Member of the "Nikkilette 10"

Jul 14th, 2008, 01:23 AM	#3
sarahloveslouis I don't eat turkey!	Never have - never would! My money isn't something I just hand over willingly to "0" FBers... then again, a 1000+ FB member can pull the same scams, I just feel safer not buying from a 0 FB member. __________________

Jul 14th, 2008, 01:53 AM	#7
nooch bubblehead Location: new mexico via BROOKLYN NY	There is something on my watch list from a 0 FB seller, but I'm probably not going to buy it. I am pretty sure this person registered just to sell this item. __________________ FAT AND FABULOUS! CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK NOT THE WAY YOU LOOK! http://www.natreasures.com Authentic American Indian jewelry & crafts All orders ship free PM me for discount codes

Jul 14th, 2008, 03:57 AM	#10
pursewatch I Hate Counterfeits! Location: Urban Jungle	I took a chance on a 0 feedback seller and it was a nightmare, never again. __________________ I my hubby.

Jul 14th, 2008, 01:40 AM	#4
imonpurseblog Member	I haven't purchased anything over $100 from one. If they are verified and have PayPal protection I might. I would never consider it on an expensive item unless I had some inside knowledge. Perhaps if they told me they had another account but eBay wasn't letting them list from it. They'd have to prove that somehow. I think you should definitely be very careful.

Jul 14th, 2008, 01:43 AM	#5
LAltiero85 Team Edward ♥ Location: PA	I also started buying before I started selling, so I did have some feedback. Plus, I started out selling less expensive items to get feedback as well.

Jul 14th, 2008, 01:59 AM	#8
Miss Evy Rocks! Sofa King Banned Location: Where My Purse Obsession Reigns!	I have. A long time ago when I was fairly new at buying on £BÅ¥ It was for 2 super hard to find Tokidoki purses, and I was all excited over the price I won them for until someone posted negative on her purchase. I contacted her and she told me the seller never sent her tokidoki. Then the owner of the pictures in the auction messaged and told me the seller stole her pictures. I filed a claim and escalated immediately. Got all my money back.

Jul 14th, 2008, 08:10 AM	#11
declaredbeauty LV.Chanel.JC <3 Location: Southern California	I'm not even sure. I know my first feedback was by someone who brought something from me __________________ To Buy List: LV Mahina XL or XXL, LV Damier Azur Berkeley LV Keepall 55 or 60 LV Galliera GM Chanel Modern Chain Tote in white got 9/13/08 Chanel Modern Chain Tote in black got 9/22/08 Chanel Black Cambon Wallet got 9/18/08 Chanel Jumbo Flap XL.

Jul 14th, 2008, 08:39 AM	#12
Alidoll Member Location: Bonnie Scotland	Once when I first joined eBay. I asked a few questions first and the seller responded really quickly. The item wasn't expensive (about £20) so took a chance. It was sent really quickly with a hand written note thanking me for buying the item and was beautifully packaged. I don't think I'd buy anything over about £20 and I'd ask questions again but yes, I would buy from a zero feedback seller - after all, we all had to start somewhere...buyer with zero feedback / seller with zero feedback..we all take the chance that first time!

Jul 14th, 2008, 12:35 PM	#13
purse.addict Member	It is a gamble...if its a high price item then I would say you should pass...if its of lower value then maybe...but I am skeptical of new ebayers... The seller that i'm dealing with right now has a little under 90 feebacks all positive and some for high end desinger bags...well the item I received was fake! Just be careful.

Jul 14th, 2008, 12:38 PM	#14
onegirlcreative Bond Girls R Easy Location: My loft in front of the computer!	Honestly? If I do (or ever have), it would have to be a very low price point item—maybe under $25? I hate to say it, because we all started out somewhere, but I wouldn't chance it until I had seen some feedback activity on their account. __________________ One Girl Creative :: Graphic Design :: Pop Art :: www.onegirlcreative.com

Jul 14th, 2008, 12:44 PM	#15
fantastic_3 Member	I recently took a chance and purchased a brand new Gucci hobo from a brand new seller with 0 feedback. I followed my gut instinct that it was legite and of course I had it authenticated here first and took that chance. To my surprise, I received a gorgeous brand new authentic purse. It was 350.00. I was at first very hesitant and bidded on the last minute only. Normally, I don't think I would take that chance.