[bnjj]

A potential buyer wants to buy a bag of mine but has an unconfirmed address. She has good feedback but I do not want to leave myself vulnerable.

Question is...if I send her a paypal invoice not stating that it for eBay merchandise and she pays that, then she wouldn't be able to file a claim via paypal, would she saying she never rec'd the merchandise? I would of course send it with tracking and insurance for her security and mine.

I have sent friends money via paypal before that had nothing to do with eBay merch and don't see why this wouldn't be a good compromise for both of us in this case. We both still would have feedback on ebay available to us.

Thoughts are appreciated. Thanks.

[Cindi]

I just moved so my address was unconfirmed for a couple of weeks. Does she live in a place where they can't confirm her address? Did she say why it isn't confirmed? If she has really good feedback I would probably send it and I have. Make sure she has to sign for it and you get a copy of her signed acceptance slip.

[ashakes]

Is the bag on eBay now or no? Regardless, call Paypal to double check, but you as the seller are not covered if you send items to an unconfirmed address.

I don't think it matters if you purchase insurance, delivery confirmation, etc. That only helps you win a claim when you did what they asked, which is send to a confirmed mailing address. See what I'm saying?

But, if you ship to an unconfirmed one to begin with, you are S*I* out of luck.

Honestly, this person more than likely is an honest buyer, but you just never know these days. I wouldn't risk sending to an unconfirmed address if it were me. If anything, have her get verified (it will take a few days), but at least you will feel better about the transaction! Good luck!

[bnjj]

I already know all that's been said above which is why I asked about sending a "request for money" that shows nothing about the eBay auction. That is what I am wondering about.

[ashakes]

Originally Posted by bnjj

I already know all that's been said above which is why I asked about sending a "request for money" that shows nothing about the eBay auction. That is what I am wondering about.

Sorry. But, I think Paypal works the same way regardless of whether it is an eBay auction or not. I think she could still file a claim for "goods not received"? That's why I said call Paypal and double check with them. Their help line can give you a definite answer.

[foxycleopatra]

If it's not an eBay tranaction, you can send/receive money via Google Checkout -- your buyer can pay securely using credit card (her address can be US or int'l), and there are no fees for seller or buyer. I've used Google Checkout a couple of times and am amazed by that service.

[indiaink]

My opinion: If you are concerned about the unconfirmed address, don't sell to the person. I've seen many auctions where the seller states clearly that they will not sell to a person with an unconfirmed address (Paypal).

If you conduct a transaction outside of eBay, then you could be screwed completely -. eBay wouldn't back you up. Paypal still wouldn't provide a confirmed address. So?

Why try to go a different route - it just makes more work, worry, and trouble for you.