How would you respond?

lainie63 · Jul 13th, 2007, 07:35 PM

I just started selling on eBay and just sold my second bag today-however before the auction closed I got a question from a bidder. She was asking me questions about the bag being authentic, which of course I understand. But she wanted me to fax her my receipt(which is from Neiman's and was posted in the auction)Isn't that a rather nervy request? She says she wanted it to see if it was authentic. I declined to do so (politely) and I ended up selling to a super nice ebayer who paid immediately. How would you guys have handled that request? Thanks!

cherll · Jul 13th, 2007, 07:55 PM

i would have blacked out the other info like cc card info or other purchases and did it. i understand where she is coming from and with little selling history, it is easy to doubt an eBay seller. is your FB low? i am also weary of people with hardly any selling FB.
hope that helps

Lvbabydoll · Jul 13th, 2007, 08:03 PM

Yeah I agree, I know she wanted to be safe and all but still, instead of faxing it, she could have just had you send a copy (with info blacked out) with the bag. And also, receipts are now being faked as well so to assume a bag is authentic just because it has a receipt isn't the smartest thing to do on her part.

86leo · Jul 13th, 2007, 08:03 PM

I absolutely would have done it (after whiting out the personal info). Many people can steal images of receipts from eBay....its a common occurrence....and she was probably aware of this and wanted to be safe, especially if this is only your 2nd auction on eBay.

lainie63 · Jul 13th, 2007, 08:12 PM

No. I have almost 300+ feedback(100% positive) so it's not like i just arrived at eBay-I've been on since 2001. Plus I sold a very expensive LV to a known my poupette seller and a few other non bags. Plus, I didn't mention it before but she's in France, and I stated i only ship to US and Canada. I just thought it was weird and was worried she might use it unethically to try to sell something. Maybe I'm just paranoid!

lainie63 · Jul 13th, 2007, 08:13 PM

By the way, of course I send a copy of the receipt to the winner!

bestinclothes · Jul 13th, 2007, 08:21 PM

I don't think the request was unreasonable.

Miss Sooky · Jul 14th, 2007, 07:54 AM

I probably would have done it too because I do understand why she asked. I would be super cautious though about revealing details following a horrid experience of identity theft earlier in the year. Glad your sale went well regardless of the receipt issue!

print*model · Jul 14th, 2007, 08:21 AM

I wouldn't have done it. I would have told her that IF she were to actually bid and win the bag, I would then gladly send a photocopy of the receipt along with the bag.

Too many people play games on eBay. You don't really know what she would have done with a faxed copy of your receipt. She could've planned on using it for a fake item she wants to sell. Why wasn't the receipt in your photo good enough for her?

I'm glad you didn't do it.

bestinclothes · Jul 14th, 2007, 08:54 AM

I was thinking she had WON the auction. I would send the winning bidder the receipt copy.

lainie63 · Jul 14th, 2007, 10:39 AM

Thanks guys for your responses. She's in France where I don't ship so it would have been pointless to do it, I was just curious if any of you had ever had this request from a potential buyer.

handbag*girl · Jul 15th, 2007, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by lainie63

I just started selling on eBay and just sold my second bag today-however before the auction closed I got a question from a bidder. She was asking me questions about the bag being authentic, which of course I understand. But she wanted me to fax her my receipt(which is from Neiman's and was posted in the auction)Isn't that a rather nervy request? She says she wanted it to see if it was authentic. I declined to do so (politely) and I ended up selling to a super nice ebayer who paid immediately. How would you guys have handled that request? Thanks!

I would have done my best to try and accomidate her. There are so many fakes out there...bags and receipts

Judge Judy 58 · Jul 15th, 2007, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by handbag*girl

I would have done my best to try and accomidate her. There are so many fakes out there...bags and receipts

On the other hand, she could be a counterfeit seller who would use that receipt to back up a fake sale of her own.

noshoepolish · Jul 15th, 2007, 09:28 PM

You can photograph it and edit out your personal info.

Jenna51580 · Jul 15th, 2007, 09:33 PM

The request is a little odd but I guess the buyer would of rather been safe than sorry, but I would definately white out or black out all your personal infomation.

Jul 13th, 2007, 07:35 PM	#1
lainie63 GO HOYAS!	How would you respond? I just started selling on eBay and just sold my second bag today-however before the auction closed I got a question from a bidder. She was asking me questions about the bag being authentic, which of course I understand. But she wanted me to fax her my receipt(which is from Neiman's and was posted in the auction)Isn't that a rather nervy request? She says she wanted it to see if it was authentic. I declined to do so (politely) and I ended up selling to a super nice ebayer who paid immediately. How would you guys have handled that request? Thanks! __________________

Jul 13th, 2007, 07:55 PM	#2
cherll juicy on my coach	Re: How would you respond? i would have blacked out the other info like cc card info or other purchases and did it. i understand where she is coming from and with little selling history, it is easy to doubt an eBay seller. is your FB low? i am also weary of people with hardly any selling FB. hope that helps

Jul 13th, 2007, 08:03 PM	#3
Lvbabydoll ♥'s Cupcakes Location: California	Re: How would you respond? Yeah I agree, I know she wanted to be safe and all but still, instead of faxing it, she could have just had you send a copy (with info blacked out) with the bag. And also, receipts are now being faked as well so to assume a bag is authentic just because it has a receipt isn't the smartest thing to do on her part. __________________ My Collection!(slideshows on p. 95). My other addiction-Juicy Couture charms! (posts 1779, 1780) Please visit my Etsy site, www.RitzeeRebel.etsy.com (or here for more pics) for my felt pins!

Jul 13th, 2007, 08:03 PM	#4
86leo Got Coach? Location: Lower 48 Again! Life is great!	Re: How would you respond? I absolutely would have done it (after whiting out the personal info). Many people can steal images of receipts from eBay....its a common occurrence....and she was probably aware of this and wanted to be safe, especially if this is only your 2nd auction on eBay.

Jul 13th, 2007, 08:12 PM	#5
lainie63 GO HOYAS!	Re: How would you respond? No. I have almost 300+ feedback(100% positive) so it's not like i just arrived at eBay-I've been on since 2001. Plus I sold a very expensive LV to a known my poupette seller and a few other non bags. Plus, I didn't mention it before but she's in France, and I stated i only ship to US and Canada. I just thought it was weird and was worried she might use it unethically to try to sell something. Maybe I'm just paranoid! __________________ Last edited by lainie63; Jul 13th, 2007 at 08:16 PM.

Jul 13th, 2007, 08:13 PM	#6
lainie63 GO HOYAS!	Re: How would you respond? By the way, of course I send a copy of the receipt to the winner! __________________

Jul 13th, 2007, 08:21 PM	#7
bestinclothes Member	Re: How would you respond? I don't think the request was unreasonable.

Jul 14th, 2007, 07:54 AM	#8
Miss Sooky Member Location: Curled up with a book	Re: How would you respond? I probably would have done it too because I do understand why she asked. I would be super cautious though about revealing details following a horrid experience of identity theft earlier in the year. Glad your sale went well regardless of the receipt issue!

Jul 14th, 2007, 08:21 AM	#9
print*model Member	Re: How would you respond? I wouldn't have done it. I would have told her that IF she were to actually bid and win the bag, I would then gladly send a photocopy of the receipt along with the bag. Too many people play games on eBay. You don't really know what she would have done with a faxed copy of your receipt. She could've planned on using it for a fake item she wants to sell. Why wasn't the receipt in your photo good enough for her? I'm glad you didn't do it.

Jul 14th, 2007, 08:54 AM	#10
bestinclothes Member	Re: How would you respond? I was thinking she had WON the auction. I would send the winning bidder the receipt copy.

Jul 14th, 2007, 10:39 AM	#11
lainie63 GO HOYAS!	Re: How would you respond? Thanks guys for your responses. She's in France where I don't ship so it would have been pointless to do it, I was just curious if any of you had ever had this request from a potential buyer. __________________

Jul 15th, 2007, 09:28 PM	#14
noshoepolish Addicted to Coach	Re: How would you respond? You can photograph it and edit out your personal info.

Jul 15th, 2007, 09:33 PM	#15
Jenna51580 Member Location: Athens, Greece and Long Island, New York	Re: How would you respond? The request is a little odd but I guess the buyer would of rather been safe than sorry, but I would definately white out or black out all your personal infomation.