Sellers with Little Feedback

shallot · Feb 18th, 2007, 09:13 PM

I'm thinking of bidding on a bag from an international seller. The problem is that the seller only has 6 feedbacks - 5 of which are positive, the other is a neutral from a buyer. I really like this bag but I'm a bit hesitant about purchasing something like this from such a seller. They haven't sold any similar items in the past - mainly books etc. What would you do to ensure you weren't being ripped off?

lorihmatthews · Feb 18th, 2007, 09:16 PM

I'd ask her a question (make one up) to see if she responds promptly. If you win the auction, make sure you pay with a credit card (American Express is my favorite). That way if something goes wrong you will be covered. Also, insist that she ship the item with some sort of tracking. Do not bid if she does not agree to that. Good luck!

BagAngel · Feb 18th, 2007, 09:24 PM

mmmm that is very little feedback & 1 negative???? & no bags I would tread warily!

shallot · Feb 18th, 2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BagAngel

mmmm that is very little feedback & 1 negative???? & no bags I would tread warily!

It's only a neutral not a negative. If it were a neg, I'd run a mile, but neutral...

gro3602 · Feb 18th, 2007, 10:07 PM

Please review "eBay tips" on this thread.

Please post item number as well so we can have a look!

Westiegirl · Feb 18th, 2007, 10:07 PM

You could ask for extra pictures too, say a close up of the hardware or something. Just to make sure it's the same bag.
Pay with a CC to make sure you are covered.

Oh Donna! · Feb 18th, 2007, 10:25 PM

Go with your gut feeling on this and maybe find another bag with a seller who has more feedback. I wouldnt risk it. I know we all have to start somewhere, but I would rather wait a while for my perfect bag than risk maybe getting a fake or having a newbie seller.

photoobsessive · Feb 19th, 2007, 12:37 PM

look at the item carefully, get additional pix if necessary, go with your gut, and DEF pay through paypal with a c.c that will back you up in case of emergency.

Ingénue Sophie · Feb 20th, 2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shallot

I'm thinking of bidding on a bag from an international seller. The problem is that the seller only has 6 feedbacks - 5 of which are positive, the other is a neutral from a buyer. I really like this bag but I'm a bit hesitant about purchasing something like this from such a seller. They haven't sold any similar items in the past - mainly books etc. What would you do to ensure you weren't being ripped off?

I'd be wary. If I buy off eBay, i look for:

1. 100% or no less than 99% positive feedback.
2. About five or more years of history
3. Only one user ID name on file (check their ID history)
4. READ THEIR FEEDBACK!!! That is so important!
5. See what they're selling. If it's all recipies, books, and .99 stuff and they're selling only one expensive handbag, it's probably fake.

Be safe.

Ingénue Sophie · Feb 20th, 2007, 09:23 PM

p.s. I forgot to say pay with a credit card that will protect you if you end up being scammed. sorry!

eatmylv · Feb 20th, 2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Oh Donna!

Go with your gut feeling on this and maybe find another bag with a seller who has more feedback. I wouldnt risk it. I know we all have to start somewhere, but I would rather wait a while for my perfect bag than risk maybe getting a fake or having a newbie seller.

I agree.

Bay · Feb 21st, 2007, 10:17 PM

I know we all would prefer to buy from a seller with a lot of good feedback, but like some1 said, we all have to start somewhere. So if you want the item, yes I would bid.

seahorseinstripes · Feb 22nd, 2007, 01:56 AM

i'm also an international buyer/seller
and so far i have good experiences with selling on eBay. i always answer my questions promptly and it gained trust from the prospective buyers.

Feb 18th, 2007, 09:13 PM	#1
shallot Addicted to Mulberry Location: Australia	Sellers with Little Feedback I'm thinking of bidding on a bag from an international seller. The problem is that the seller only has 6 feedbacks - 5 of which are positive, the other is a neutral from a buyer. I really like this bag but I'm a bit hesitant about purchasing something like this from such a seller. They haven't sold any similar items in the past - mainly books etc. What would you do to ensure you weren't being ripped off?

Feb 18th, 2007, 09:16 PM	#2
lorihmatthews Persian Love Location: San Francisco	Re: Sellers with Little Feedback I'd ask her a question (make one up) to see if she responds promptly. If you win the auction, make sure you pay with a credit card (American Express is my favorite). That way if something goes wrong you will be covered. Also, insist that she ship the item with some sort of tracking. Do not bid if she does not agree to that. Good luck!

Feb 18th, 2007, 09:24 PM	#3
BagAngel LV Moderator Location: UK	Re: Sellers with Little Feedback mmmm that is very little feedback & 1 negative???? & no bags I would tread warily! Last edited by BagAngel; Feb 18th, 2007 at 09:25 PM. Reason: typo

Feb 18th, 2007, 10:07 PM	#5
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Feb 18th, 2007, 10:07 PM	#6
Westiegirl Member	Re: Sellers with Little Feedback You could ask for extra pictures too, say a close up of the hardware or something. Just to make sure it's the same bag. Pay with a CC to make sure you are covered.

Feb 18th, 2007, 10:25 PM	#7
Oh Donna! Member Location: Soon the UK!	Re: Sellers with Little Feedback Go with your gut feeling on this and maybe find another bag with a seller who has more feedback. I wouldnt risk it. I know we all have to start somewhere, but I would rather wait a while for my perfect bag than risk maybe getting a fake or having a newbie seller.

Feb 19th, 2007, 12:37 PM	#8
photoobsessive hold me back, girls Location: "Sunny Sunny" So Fla	Re: Sellers with Little Feedback look at the item carefully, get additional pix if necessary, go with your gut, and DEF pay through paypal with a c.c that will back you up in case of emergency.

Feb 20th, 2007, 09:23 PM	#10
Ingénue Sophie Sofa King Banned	Re: Sellers with Little Feedback p.s. I forgot to say pay with a credit card that will protect you if you end up being scammed. sorry!

Feb 21st, 2007, 10:17 PM	#12
Bay Purses are teh shiet Location: Somewhere I dont want to be..	Re: Sellers with Little Feedback I know we all would prefer to buy from a seller with a lot of good feedback, but like some1 said, we all have to start somewhere. So if you want the item, yes I would bid. __________________ Lusting for Prada/MiuMiu, Balenciaga and MJ..

Feb 22nd, 2007, 01:56 AM	#13
seahorseinstripes bag greed bug Location: summer land	Re: Sellers with Little Feedback i'm also an international buyer/seller and so far i have good experiences with selling on eBay. i always answer my questions promptly and it gained trust from the prospective buyers. __________________ WISH LIST Louis Vuitton Brown Watercolor Speedy 35 . Hermès Kelly DREAMING OF YSL Muse Two Croc . YSL Muse Croc . Chanel Biarritz Croc http://bagcraze.blogspot.com/ http://charcoalholic.blogspot.com/