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sarasmith3269 · Nov 20th, 2009, 09:17 AM

please help. I think i might be getting scammed. or i might just be paranoid.

I listed something less than 24h ago, using only stock photos. Mind you this is for a fairly coveted sold out item. I put BUY it NOW OR BEST OFFER.

Today I saw that someone had purchased them. No feedback, and they just signed up for ebay TODAY. NOW, they are asking if I can overnight them.

Here some things that have me concerned:
1. I only used stock photos and she didnt ask for any additional
2. she has no feedback
3. she BRAND NEW on ebay
4. she asked for them to be overnighted
5. i had OBO, and she didnt even offer. Seems to me if someone is blatantly stating they are willing to negotiate the price, you would at least give it a shot.

Your opinions please!

ladyisobel · Nov 20th, 2009, 09:24 AM

Hmmmm, yes, could be iffy, where are they from ?
Not liking the "overnighting" business here. Has the buyer mentioned payment yet ?

flowerbobon · Nov 20th, 2009, 09:27 AM

try avoid payment outside ebay.

sarasmith3269 · Nov 20th, 2009, 09:31 AM

no payment yet.

They are from jacksonville, florida.

I dont know how to respond. Im wondering if I should just say something like, I am going to be away from my house for the weekend and will not be able to ship until MONDAY and see what they say. Maybe like, if that will not work for you we can just cancel this transaction.

ladyisobel · Nov 20th, 2009, 09:37 AM

Yes, you could try that, i'm not comfortable with this one at all. I'm sure others will chime in shortly too.

sarasmith3269 · Nov 20th, 2009, 09:37 AM

Also...when i google the ship to address...its a plot of land.

ladyisobel · Nov 20th, 2009, 09:44 AM

curiouser and curiouser, think i'd be inclined to cancel this transaction.

sarasmith3269 · Nov 20th, 2009, 09:51 AM

I want to cancel...How do i do it? do i need to say something to her? or can i just do it? im so worried! i had tons of other watchers.

redskater · Nov 20th, 2009, 09:59 AM

have you stated that 0 feedback buyers have to contact you first before buying? If so , that would be your out. Even so, I don't think I'd ship to this buyer. don't do anything until others chime in, they may know of a way to get out of it.

sarasmith3269 · Nov 20th, 2009, 10:06 AM

No...im so stupid! lesson learned to put that in my listing in the future!

northerndancer · Nov 20th, 2009, 10:14 AM

Definitely a few red flags and reason for concern. You certainly don't want to rush out and ship them overnight. You could refuse to sell to her but you do risk getting a seller strike and a neg FB. I would contact Paypal and see how you would be protected as a seller. If you can cover all your bases and get it in writing from Paypal that you are fully protected, it might be o.k.

It sounds like it is a pair of shoes. Not suggesting you let down your guard but there are some legitimate reasons why somebody might want them for tomorrow night.

bunnymasseuse · Nov 20th, 2009, 10:40 AM

Do you require PP for payment? Inform buyer that their PP address must be confirmed.

sarasmith3269 · Nov 20th, 2009, 10:49 AM

Yes...they are shoes. I can understand her reasoning.

It all just seems a bit too much off for the risk. I could see someone who was registered for a while.

Or if her email was a little more informative, like, "I love these boots and was hoping to wear them tomorrow, would you be able to overnight them, Ill pay the difference" instead of "can you overnite?"

sarasmith3269 · Nov 20th, 2009, 10:50 AM

and YES I do require paypal.

pigalle74 · Nov 20th, 2009, 11:09 AM

It could be a scammer or a real buyer who wants the boots badly. I had a few listings with OBO where buyers just clicked on the BIN button- I have done that before as well myself. And I have not had any problems with those listings. If she does pay, make sure she is confirmed thru paypal and that seller protection is eligible.

Nov 20th, 2009, 09:17 AM	#1
sarasmith3269 OP Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 947	HELP! Possible SCAM BUYER! please help. I think i might be getting scammed. or i might just be paranoid. I listed something less than 24h ago, using only stock photos. Mind you this is for a fairly coveted sold out item. I put BUY it NOW OR BEST OFFER. Today I saw that someone had purchased them. No feedback, and they just signed up for ebay TODAY. NOW, they are asking if I can overnight them. Here some things that have me concerned: 1. I only used stock photos and she didnt ask for any additional 2. she has no feedback 3. she BRAND NEW on ebay 4. she asked for them to be overnighted 5. i had OBO, and she didnt even offer. Seems to me if someone is blatantly stating they are willing to negotiate the price, you would at least give it a shot. Your opinions please!
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Nov 20th, 2009, 09:24 AM	#2
ladyisobel Sarah Joined: Mar 2006 Location: devon uk Posts: 3,428	Hmmmm, yes, could be iffy, where are they from ? Not liking the "overnighting" business here. Has the buyer mentioned payment yet ?
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Nov 20th, 2009, 09:27 AM	#3
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Nov 20th, 2009, 09:31 AM	#4
sarasmith3269 OP Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 947	no payment yet. They are from jacksonville, florida. I dont know how to respond. Im wondering if I should just say something like, I am going to be away from my house for the weekend and will not be able to ship until MONDAY and see what they say. Maybe like, if that will not work for you we can just cancel this transaction.
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Nov 20th, 2009, 09:37 AM	#5
ladyisobel Sarah Joined: Mar 2006 Location: devon uk Posts: 3,428	Yes, you could try that, i'm not comfortable with this one at all. I'm sure others will chime in shortly too.
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Nov 20th, 2009, 09:44 AM	#7
ladyisobel Sarah Joined: Mar 2006 Location: devon uk Posts: 3,428	curiouser and curiouser, think i'd be inclined to cancel this transaction.
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Nov 20th, 2009, 09:51 AM	#8
sarasmith3269 OP Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 947	I want to cancel...How do i do it? do i need to say something to her? or can i just do it? im so worried! i had tons of other watchers.
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Nov 20th, 2009, 09:59 AM	#9
redskater bags,books & Kitties Joined: Jan 2008 Location: where the wind comes sweeping down the plain Posts: 3,157	have you stated that 0 feedback buyers have to contact you first before buying? If so , that would be your out. Even so, I don't think I'd ship to this buyer. don't do anything until others chime in, they may know of a way to get out of it.
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Nov 20th, 2009, 10:06 AM	#10
sarasmith3269 OP Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 947	No...im so stupid! lesson learned to put that in my listing in the future!
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Nov 20th, 2009, 10:14 AM	#11
northerndancer Hurry. Hard. Joined: Dec 2007 Location: The Cool Cool North Posts: 1,626	Definitely a few red flags and reason for concern. You certainly don't want to rush out and ship them overnight. You could refuse to sell to her but you do risk getting a seller strike and a neg FB. I would contact Paypal and see how you would be protected as a seller. If you can cover all your bases and get it in writing from Paypal that you are fully protected, it might be o.k. It sounds like it is a pair of shoes. Not suggesting you let down your guard but there are some legitimate reasons why somebody might want them for tomorrow night.
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Nov 20th, 2009, 10:40 AM	#12
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Nov 20th, 2009, 10:49 AM	#13
sarasmith3269 OP Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 947	Yes...they are shoes. I can understand her reasoning. It all just seems a bit too much off for the risk. I could see someone who was registered for a while. Or if her email was a little more informative, like, "I love these boots and was hoping to wear them tomorrow, would you be able to overnight them, Ill pay the difference" instead of "can you overnite?"
sarasmith3269 OP Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 947

Nov 20th, 2009, 10:50 AM	#14
sarasmith3269 OP Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 947	and YES I do require paypal.
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Nov 20th, 2009, 11:09 AM	#15
pigalle74 Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,800	It could be a scammer or a real buyer who wants the boots badly. I had a few listings with OBO where buyers just clicked on the BIN button- I have done that before as well myself. And I have not had any problems with those listings. If she does pay, make sure she is confirmed thru paypal and that seller protection is eligible.
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