Safe transactions off ebay?

secret_shopper · Jul 24th, 2008, 03:01 PM

I'm sorry,
this question is not about eBay

but it's about buying and selling!

If I want to buy a handbag off eBay, directly from a person, how is the safest way to deal? Can we use paypal or get some sort of "contract" so that be are both proteced?

please help

!

MGNDTH9 · Jul 24th, 2008, 03:05 PM

Nope-Don't do it

ladyisobel · Jul 24th, 2008, 03:19 PM

generally not a good idea, but if you do go for it, make sure you pay by paypal with a CC

mmmsc · Jul 24th, 2008, 04:25 PM

I would say only if you know and trust the seller. If you insist, use PP with your credit card. But I am so sure Paypal even covers these things if they find out it was off eBay. Anyone know more??

shoulderache · Jul 24th, 2008, 04:33 PM

Don't do it unless you know and trust the seller. Use paypal and have the seller send you an invoice with complete details about what you are getting and when. This way, you have an official record of what the transaction is for incase there is a paypal dispute. Get as much stuff in writing as possible. If you do it this way and have some idea of who you are dealing with and pay with a credit card, it should be rather safe. It could turn out badly if you don't know the seller though and trust them to actually send you what you ordered.

CallMeObsessed · Jul 24th, 2008, 04:53 PM

I would personally not do it unless I was absolutely sure of the seller.........how is their feedback? Can't they just list it as a BIN on eBay and you purchase it that way?

Barmakianbags · Jul 24th, 2008, 05:04 PM

I wouldnt do it either. Your really not protected at all.

karmenzsofia · Jul 24th, 2008, 05:20 PM

I think the decision would depend on the relationship you have with the seller. How did you meet her? How did you arrive at an agreement to do this transaction? Where are you/her located? Scammers galore, but honest, decent people still exist. I know this probably won't help much, but I would follow my intuition. I rely on it a lot when making deals and it never fails me. I would also take the precautions some of the ladies here have pointed out. HTH.

hmwe46 · Jul 24th, 2008, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmmsc

I would say only if you know and trust the seller. If you insist, use PP with your credit card. But I am so sure Paypal even covers these things if they find out it was off eBay. Anyone know more??

PayPal will NOT cover a SNAD if the transaction was not on eBay.

Use your credit card though and they should, depending on the Ts&Cs (which would like restrict State coverage and impose dollar limits).

Jul 24th, 2008, 03:01 PM	#1
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Jul 24th, 2008, 03:19 PM	#3
ladyisobel Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: devon uk Posts: 1,223	generally not a good idea, but if you do go for it, make sure you pay by paypal with a CC __________________

Jul 24th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#5
shoulderache Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 741	Don't do it unless you know and trust the seller. Use paypal and have the seller send you an invoice with complete details about what you are getting and when. This way, you have an official record of what the transaction is for incase there is a paypal dispute. Get as much stuff in writing as possible. If you do it this way and have some idea of who you are dealing with and pay with a credit card, it should be rather safe. It could turn out badly if you don't know the seller though and trust them to actually send you what you ordered. __________________ Visit me at http://shoulderache.ecrater.com Always authentic and with no questions asked returns!

Jul 24th, 2008, 04:53 PM	#6
CallMeObsessed Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest ~ Illinois Posts: 49	I would personally not do it unless I was absolutely sure of the seller.........how is their feedback? Can't they just list it as a BIN on eBay and you purchase it that way? __________________ STEPH

Jul 24th, 2008, 05:04 PM	#7
Barmakianbags Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,318	I wouldnt do it either. Your really not protected at all. __________________ ~God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference~ Looking For Marc Jacobs Petrol Elise Marc Jacobs MP Amythest Marc Jacobs Emerald Bleecker If you see any of these on eBay Please PM me!

Jul 24th, 2008, 03:05 PM	#2
MGNDTH9 Member Joined: May 2008 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 174	Nope-Don't do it

Jul 24th, 2008, 04:25 PM	#4
mmmsc Delta Dog Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Mississippi USA Posts: 1,383	I would say only if you know and trust the seller. If you insist, use PP with your credit card. But I am so sure Paypal even covers these things if they find out it was off eBay. Anyone know more??

Jul 24th, 2008, 05:20 PM	#8
karmenzsofia The camera loves me Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,811	I think the decision would depend on the relationship you have with the seller. How did you meet her? How did you arrive at an agreement to do this transaction? Where are you/her located? Scammers galore, but honest, decent people still exist. I know this probably won't help much, but I would follow my intuition. I rely on it a lot when making deals and it never fails me. I would also take the precautions some of the ladies here have pointed out. HTH.