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Izzy_w · Oct 26th, 2009, 10:33 AM

I am interested in a bag that is reasonably priced...it was originally $1695 and now is $500 but it is pre-owned. From the pics (and I will ask for more) it looks like it is in really good shape. However, this seller only has 1 feedback and it looks like it was a long time ago since this person used ebay, since the feedback doesn't show. Even though I contact this person and ask for info etc, ect, should I even waste my time? I know that people have bid on items from sellers with like 1 or a couple of feedbacks and got scammed. Any advice would be helpful! Thanks!

northerndancer · Oct 26th, 2009, 11:02 AM

It is certainly riskier to buy from a seller who does not have a FB history. I do believe that Paypal has extended buyer protection even to low FB sellers (sellers used to require 50 or more FBs for buyer protection to apply). If you post the photos in the appropriate "authenticate this" forum and if the item is eligible for buyer protection and if there is nothing in your communication with the seller that doesn't sound right, you will probably be o.k. Make sure you pay with Paypal and a credit card.

mmmsc · Oct 26th, 2009, 11:04 AM

Call PP and see how and if you will be covered? Sounds a bit risky, but I would ask the seller. If you provide the link (or post pictures), maybe we could check it out further?

Izzy_w · Oct 26th, 2009, 12:54 PM

Thanks for your input! I have sent the seller an email asking for more information. I will post it up here as soon as I get it. I have a feeling this seller is a novice and might not know about buyer protection and all that. Should I remind this seller or just not say anything about it? Well, it's not risking it to ask questions but it is if you jump blindly into an empty swimming pool!

northerndancer · Oct 26th, 2009, 01:30 PM

No harm in steering a novice ebayer in the right direction but you don't want the burden of having to hold her hand every step of the way. It is tough enough dealing with a clueless buyer but a clueless seller is even worse. One good sign though is that most scammers are not novices.

Izzy_w · Oct 26th, 2009, 11:00 PM

So the seller got back to me and it appears that she cannot take really good pics...according to her. She said the pics came out really blurry. She did show a receipt but I cannot zoom in and look at it to see what it really says. There is really no point in going to the "Authenticate this" forum since she cannot take good clear pics of the info that I need. I have no clue at this point. She seemed really nice but that usually means nothing in the ebay world. Here is the auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

kristie · Oct 26th, 2009, 11:03 PM

Any time I ask a seller for more pics and they give me the "I can't because of blah blah blah" excuse.....I RUN for the hills!

Her photos are not even remotely decent enough to verify it's authenticity.

I would pass for sure on this one.

Izzy_w · Oct 26th, 2009, 11:08 PM

Yeah, that's what I was thinking! Once I got her emails about info for the bag and when she didn't even answer my first questions until I reminded her, I got suspicious. She also gave me two different prices. She claims that $1149 was the original starting price (which I know is not true since legit sites put it at $1695) and then she got it at a sale price at $849, which may or may not be true. I would reconsider if the price was MUCH, MUCH lower

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alij78 · Oct 27th, 2009, 06:35 AM

definitely not worth the risk! pass!

northerndancer · Oct 27th, 2009, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by alij78

definitely not worth the risk! pass!

I agree.

CowPrincess · Oct 27th, 2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

this seller only has 1 feedback and it looks like it was a long time ago since this person used ebay

Alternatively, this is a 2nd or 3rd ID the seller set up, and is now using it because their primary ID has been suspended. That IS against ebay's rules, but it doesn't stop people from doing this.

mmmsc · Oct 27th, 2009, 02:27 PM

This one is a stinker on many levels - AVOID.

Izzy_w · Oct 27th, 2009, 03:39 PM

WOW! You all have been such a great help! I really appreciate all your advice and input! Thank you very much!!!

Oct 26th, 2009, 10:33 AM	#1
Izzy_w OP Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 50	Seller with only 1 feedback?? I am interested in a bag that is reasonably priced...it was originally $1695 and now is $500 but it is pre-owned. From the pics (and I will ask for more) it looks like it is in really good shape. However, this seller only has 1 feedback and it looks like it was a long time ago since this person used ebay, since the feedback doesn't show. Even though I contact this person and ask for info etc, ect, should I even waste my time? I know that people have bid on items from sellers with like 1 or a couple of feedbacks and got scammed. Any advice would be helpful! Thanks!
Izzy_w OP Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 50

Oct 26th, 2009, 11:02 AM	#2
northerndancer Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: The Cool Cool North Posts: 1,286	It is certainly riskier to buy from a seller who does not have a FB history. I do believe that Paypal has extended buyer protection even to low FB sellers (sellers used to require 50 or more FBs for buyer protection to apply). If you post the photos in the appropriate "authenticate this" forum and if the item is eligible for buyer protection and if there is nothing in your communication with the seller that doesn't sound right, you will probably be o.k. Make sure you pay with Paypal and a credit card.
	__________________ The truth is out there.

Oct 26th, 2009, 12:54 PM	#4
Izzy_w OP Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 50	Thanks for your input! I have sent the seller an email asking for more information. I will post it up here as soon as I get it. I have a feeling this seller is a novice and might not know about buyer protection and all that. Should I remind this seller or just not say anything about it? Well, it's not risking it to ask questions but it is if you jump blindly into an empty swimming pool!
Izzy_w OP Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 50

Oct 26th, 2009, 01:30 PM	#5
northerndancer Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: The Cool Cool North Posts: 1,286	No harm in steering a novice ebayer in the right direction but you don't want the burden of having to hold her hand every step of the way. It is tough enough dealing with a clueless buyer but a clueless seller is even worse. One good sign though is that most scammers are not novices.
	__________________ The truth is out there.

Oct 26th, 2009, 11:00 PM	#6
Izzy_w OP Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 50	So the seller got back to me and it appears that she cannot take really good pics...according to her. She said the pics came out really blurry. She did show a receipt but I cannot zoom in and look at it to see what it really says. There is really no point in going to the "Authenticate this" forum since she cannot take good clear pics of the info that I need. I have no clue at this point. She seemed really nice but that usually means nothing in the ebay world. Here is the auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Izzy_w OP Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 50

Oct 26th, 2009, 11:04 AM	#3
mmmsc monachus animadverto Joined: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,832	Call PP and see how and if you will be covered? Sounds a bit risky, but I would ask the seller. If you provide the link (or post pictures), maybe we could check it out further?

Oct 26th, 2009, 11:03 PM	#7
kristie "H" is for horses? Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,717	Any time I ask a seller for more pics and they give me the "I can't because of blah blah blah" excuse.....I RUN for the hills! Her photos are not even remotely decent enough to verify it's authenticity. I would pass for sure on this one.
kristie "H" is for horses? Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,717	__________________ Uh oh...I think I may be more in danger of buying a Hermes saddle than a Birkin.......

Oct 26th, 2009, 11:08 PM	#8
Izzy_w OP Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 50	Yeah, that's what I was thinking! Once I got her emails about info for the bag and when she didn't even answer my first questions until I reminded her, I got suspicious. She also gave me two different prices. She claims that $1149 was the original starting price (which I know is not true since legit sites put it at $1695) and then she got it at a sale price at $849, which may or may not be true. I would reconsider if the price was MUCH, MUCH lower .
Izzy_w OP Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 50

Oct 27th, 2009, 06:35 AM	#9
alij78 Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 929	definitely not worth the risk! pass!
alij78 Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 929	__________________ WISHLIST Chanel Beige Med/Large Caviar w SHW - GOT IT YAY!!! Chanel Red 05 Caviar w SHW - GOT IT - THE HG!!! Chanel White Med/Large w GHW Louis Vuitton Black Mahina XL Louis Vuitton Mono/Damier Neverfull GM and the ultimate .... Hermes Birkin Etoupe or Black

Oct 27th, 2009, 02:27 PM	#12
mmmsc monachus animadverto Joined: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,832	This one is a stinker on many levels - AVOID.

Oct 27th, 2009, 03:39 PM	#13
Izzy_w OP Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 50	WOW! You all have been such a great help! I really appreciate all your advice and input! Thank you very much!!!
Izzy_w OP Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 50

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