I don't "get" eBay.

ItsMyWorld · Dec 31st, 2006, 04:03 PM

I really want a Cherry Blossom papillion in the red and cream. Obviously it's no longer sold so I turned to eBay. I was burned pretty bad on eBay a long time ago regarding an "authentic" bag (they took pictures of a real bag and sent a fake!) and so I am just weary.

I realize that just about every seller promises the good will be real or your money back --well I never got my money back as she had promised the last time. I feel like eBay is the only way to get this bag, but I also can't justify spending almost $1500 on something that a stranger is selling.

Any tips or advice on how to get this bag or on how to navigate eBay without getting scammed?

ishopndrop · Dec 31st, 2006, 05:17 PM

You need to post a link in "authenticate this".. to the auction you are interested in..Someone will help you .

ASECONDCHANCE · Dec 31st, 2006, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsMyWorld

I really want a Cherry Blossom papillion in the red and cream. Obviously it's no longer sold so I turned to eBay. I was burned pretty bad on eBay a long time ago regarding an "authentic" bag (they took pictures of a real bag and sent a fake!) and so I am just weary.

I realize that just about every seller promises the good will be real or your money back --well I never got my money back as she had promised the last time. I feel like eBay is the only way to get this bag, but I also can't justify spending almost $1500 on something that a stranger is selling.

Any tips or advice on how to get this bag or on how to navigate eBay without getting scammed?

I think the only way to buy on eBay is with a credit card through Paypal. I am a powerseller with over 1600 feedbacks and I have also been burnt a few times too many. If you pay through your credit card at least you have a fighting chance.

south-of-france · Dec 31st, 2006, 06:12 PM

Have it authenticated here, save a copy of the auction, buy only from reputable sellers (MPRS, great feedback, no all sales final policies etc.), pay with paypal and a credit card, have it authenticated once it arrives... you can never be completely sure, but this should decrease your risk, at least that's what I do

joolluver · Jan 1st, 2007, 09:01 PM

Yes definently do the things mentioned above, you can also try to contact the seller and asking them to guarantee that the purse is authentic and that they would issue a refund if it isn't. save the correspondence, to provide to paypal or your CC company should the bag turn out to be fraudulent.

Dec 31st, 2006, 04:03 PM	#1
ItsMyWorld Member Location: USA	I don't "get" eBay. I really want a Cherry Blossom papillion in the red and cream. Obviously it's no longer sold so I turned to eBay. I was burned pretty bad on eBay a long time ago regarding an "authentic" bag (they took pictures of a real bag and sent a fake!) and so I am just weary. I realize that just about every seller promises the good will be real or your money back --well I never got my money back as she had promised the last time. I feel like eBay is the only way to get this bag, but I also can't justify spending almost $1500 on something that a stranger is selling. Any tips or advice on how to get this bag or on how to navigate eBay without getting scammed?

Dec 31st, 2006, 05:17 PM	#2
ishopndrop GIVE ME BAAAGGGSSS!! Location: RIO GRANDE VALLEY	Re: I don't "get" eBay. You need to post a link in "authenticate this".. to the auction you are interested in..Someone will help you .

Dec 31st, 2006, 06:12 PM	#4
south-of-france Work hard, play hard Location: Central Europe	Re: I don't "get" eBay. Have it authenticated here, save a copy of the auction, buy only from reputable sellers (MPRS, great feedback, no all sales final policies etc.), pay with paypal and a credit card, have it authenticated once it arrives... you can never be completely sure, but this should decrease your risk, at least that's what I do __________________ Collection thread http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/south-of-frances-bagalicious-collection-17002-38.html

Jan 1st, 2007, 09:01 PM	#5
joolluver Member	Re: I don't "get" eBay. Yes definently do the things mentioned above, you can also try to contact the seller and asking them to guarantee that the purse is authentic and that they would issue a refund if it isn't. save the correspondence, to provide to paypal or your CC company should the bag turn out to be fraudulent.