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Accetate · Oct 25th, 2009, 09:59 PM

Is it safe to include original receipts with your bag as a proof of the authenticity, when you sell it on Ebay?

I'm not selling stuff very often, just couple of times a year while cleaning my closet. Just sold couple of the bags, used Gucci and brand new LV. One of the buyers sent me 4-5 e-mail stressing about the receipt. I crossed my info with black marker, but by some reason it bothers me.

mydogsfriend · Oct 25th, 2009, 10:16 PM

IMHO, I may be inclined to send a copy since it could possibly give a counterfeiter the ability to sell a fake with a real receipt.

Ellie Mae · Oct 25th, 2009, 10:18 PM

^^ Not only that, but what if you ship bag & receipt to buyer, buyer is a nutcase, files a claim & returns bag, but does not return the receipt...??

mmmsc · Oct 25th, 2009, 10:49 PM

Don't send the original receipt, but maybe a copy?

SOLIDGOLD2 · Oct 25th, 2009, 11:14 PM

send them a photocopy with all your personal inforamtion blocked out

luvtami · Oct 25th, 2009, 11:17 PM

^^ Second what SolidGold2 said.

Also, make sure to black out any account numbers that may on the receipt and I usually black out the price I paid too.

If you don't have a photocopier, you can also just use your digital camera to take a picture of the receipt too (and then black out the information digitally in a program like Photoshop).

gidramom · Oct 25th, 2009, 11:24 PM

If you mention in listings, buyer would ask for it.
For me receipts mean nothing in terms of authenticity, but many people want to have it if they are available.
Without them, you can always prove authenticity with many close up shots and encouraging prospective buyers to authenticate before bidding etc...

If you include receipt, you can send copies not originals as people have said already.

petitechouchou · Oct 25th, 2009, 11:58 PM

I sold items with my original receipts with my personal info blacked out and I am very lucky I did not have any buyers trying to scam me (Thank god)

I think it is a good idea to send photocopy of the receipt with your info blacked out just in case if a problem does occur. It seems to me that sellers are not well protected on ebay and some buyers will take advantage of unsuspected sellers. Good luck!

karmenzsofia · Oct 26th, 2009, 12:46 AM

Is it safe? It depends on the type of person/buyer you're dealing with and whether or not the transaction goes south. As a precaution, I would not send the original receipt kuz you could need it to prove the bag is authentic if the buyer files a SNAD.

alliemia · Oct 26th, 2009, 12:55 AM

i don't get how receipts make something seem more authentic. someone can buy a real one and then sell a fake with the real reciept. it means nothing. but no, i wouldn't send the original. because i think with the transaction id, etc they can potentially attempt to find out your credit card that was used. longshot, but you never know

noshoepolish · Oct 26th, 2009, 01:30 AM

You need the receipt for an insurance claim if something happens during transit.

ladyisobel · Oct 26th, 2009, 03:23 AM

I agree with the others, receipts mean nothing really, but send a copy not the original.

korzinka · Oct 26th, 2009, 11:28 AM

You could send a copy, ask the buyer to confirm in writing that they are totally happy with the bag, and then send the original receipt, and then they can leave feedback.

hotshot · Oct 26th, 2009, 06:19 PM

Would not send an original receipt for many of the reasons stated above.

Oct 25th, 2009, 09:59 PM	#1
Accetate OP Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 35	Is it safe to include original receipts with your bag as a proof of the authenticity, Is it safe to include original receipts with your bag as a proof of the authenticity, when you sell it on Ebay? I'm not selling stuff very often, just couple of times a year while cleaning my closet. Just sold couple of the bags, used Gucci and brand new LV. One of the buyers sent me 4-5 e-mail stressing about the receipt. I crossed my info with black marker, but by some reason it bothers me.
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Oct 25th, 2009, 10:16 PM	#2
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Oct 25th, 2009, 10:18 PM	#3
Ellie Mae KIABCRS Joined: May 2008 Posts: 8,284	^^ Not only that, but what if you ship bag & receipt to buyer, buyer is a nutcase, files a claim & returns bag, but does not return the receipt...??
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Oct 25th, 2009, 11:14 PM	#5
SOLIDGOLD2 why yes, it was Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,298	send them a photocopy with all your personal inforamtion blocked out
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Oct 25th, 2009, 11:17 PM	#6
luvtami Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 657	^^ Second what SolidGold2 said. Also, make sure to black out any account numbers that may on the receipt and I usually black out the price I paid too. If you don't have a photocopier, you can also just use your digital camera to take a picture of the receipt too (and then black out the information digitally in a program like Photoshop).
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Oct 25th, 2009, 10:49 PM	#4
mmmsc monachus animadverto Joined: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,822	Don't send the original receipt, but maybe a copy?

Oct 25th, 2009, 11:24 PM	#7
gidramom Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 470	If you mention in listings, buyer would ask for it. For me receipts mean nothing in terms of authenticity, but many people want to have it if they are available. Without them, you can always prove authenticity with many close up shots and encouraging prospective buyers to authenticate before bidding etc... If you include receipt, you can send copies not originals as people have said already.
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Oct 25th, 2009, 11:58 PM	#8
petitechouchou "H" is for Hamster Joined: Jun 2009 Location: sleeping in my skybox Posts: 1,258	I sold items with my original receipts with my personal info blacked out and I am very lucky I did not have any buyers trying to scam me (Thank god) I think it is a good idea to send photocopy of the receipt with your info blacked out just in case if a problem does occur. It seems to me that sellers are not well protected on ebay and some buyers will take advantage of unsuspected sellers. Good luck!

Oct 26th, 2009, 12:46 AM	#9
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	Is it safe? It depends on the type of person/buyer you're dealing with and whether or not the transaction goes south. As a precaution, I would not send the original receipt kuz you could need it to prove the bag is authentic if the buyer files a SNAD.
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Oct 26th, 2009, 12:55 AM	#10
alliemia love shopping!!! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: NY Posts: 3,281	i don't get how receipts make something seem more authentic. someone can buy a real one and then sell a fake with the real reciept. it means nothing. but no, i wouldn't send the original. because i think with the transaction id, etc they can potentially attempt to find out your credit card that was used. longshot, but you never know

Oct 26th, 2009, 01:30 AM	#11
noshoepolish Addicted to Coach Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 5,072	You need the receipt for an insurance claim if something happens during transit.

Oct 26th, 2009, 03:23 AM	#12
ladyisobel Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: devon uk Posts: 2,890	I agree with the others, receipts mean nothing really, but send a copy not the original.
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Oct 26th, 2009, 11:28 AM	#13
korzinka Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 190	You could send a copy, ask the buyer to confirm in writing that they are totally happy with the bag, and then send the original receipt, and then they can leave feedback.
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Oct 26th, 2009, 06:19 PM	#14
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,859	Would not send an original receipt for many of the reasons stated above.
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