Thank you, ladies.

ayme · Sep 5th, 2008, 03:54 AM

I have read countless threads about innocent people continually being scammed. I was going to continue browsing and using eBay and purchasing goods through PayPal regardless, as I figured after reading thread after thread, I would be on guard and know better.

Well, for me, knowing better means I am forever done with eBay and PayPal. I cannot stand seeing my fellow PFers at their breaking point, feeling trapped and overwhelmed with panic. There are too many of these threads; good people victims of the evil people in the world who will stop at nothing for personal gain. To all those who have been scammed, I am so very sorry this has happened to you and I really wish I could have done something to help.

Getting a good deal on something is not worth the risk, in my opinion. From now on if I want something, I will simply purchase from the boutique. I might consider something like AFF, but at this point I do not even care! I will just pay the guarantee tax

ladyisobel · Sep 5th, 2008, 05:30 AM

well, we do see all the nasty stuff on here, but remember there are millions of transactions going through that have no trouble at all .

moi et mes sacs · Sep 5th, 2008, 05:32 AM

I agree with you but there are some good sellers out there.

noshoepolish · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:13 AM

Stick around. eBay isn't all that bad. Just ask for opinions in advance if you have any concerns.

viclovestoshop · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:20 AM

There are lots of honest sellers on eBay but I agree to be 100% a boutique is the best way to purchase.

Lovely4 · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:38 AM

^^Yes, there a lot of wonderful sellers on *bay.
I do both. Buy from *bay and boutiques (depends on the item) and I am cautious. Good luck.

onegirlcreative · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:42 AM

I have learned from this forum that perhaps we shouldn't purchase designer goods on eBay, but hard-to-find items instead. Which is what I intend on using it for.

You're right. Unfortunately, this forum is a bubble to what is going on on eBay. Meaning we see the bad ONLY, not necessarily the good. I know there are a few people who like to post good experiences on eBay, however, I believe they easily and quickly get overlooked. By nature, we as human beings tend to thrive on the negative—not meaning that we WANT people to get scammed, on the contrary, it's like driving past a car accident. You just have to look!

That all being said, remember, there are millions of transactions on eBay everyday that go well. Fortunately for me, I have been buying & selling on eBay (designers bags and all) since 2001, and I have never had a scary transaction like what is continuously mentioned in here—seriously knocking on wood here.

Don't fret. You never know. Good things CAN happen.

VuittonsLover · Sep 5th, 2008, 11:04 AM

I have been lucky so far. including two transactions with Zero Feedback people.. and got both items.

Sep 5th, 2008, 03:54 AM	#1
ayme Member	Thank you, ladies. I have read countless threads about innocent people continually being scammed. I was going to continue browsing and using eBay and purchasing goods through PayPal regardless, as I figured after reading thread after thread, I would be on guard and know better. Well, for me, knowing better means I am forever done with eBay and PayPal. I cannot stand seeing my fellow PFers at their breaking point, feeling trapped and overwhelmed with panic. There are too many of these threads; good people victims of the evil people in the world who will stop at nothing for personal gain. To all those who have been scammed, I am so very sorry this has happened to you and I really wish I could have done something to help. Getting a good deal on something is not worth the risk, in my opinion. From now on if I want something, I will simply purchase from the boutique. I might consider something like AFF, but at this point I do not even care! I will just pay the guarantee tax

Sep 5th, 2008, 05:30 AM	#2
ladyisobel Member Location: devon uk	well, we do see all the nasty stuff on here, but remember there are millions of transactions going through that have no trouble at all . __________________

Sep 5th, 2008, 05:32 AM	#3
moi et mes sacs Science Geek!	I agree with you but there are some good sellers out there. __________________ If you never change your mind, why have one? Edward de Bono

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:42 AM	#7
onegirlcreative Bond Girls R Easy Location: My loft in front of the computer!	I have learned from this forum that perhaps we shouldn't purchase designer goods on eBay, but hard-to-find items instead. Which is what I intend on using it for. You're right. Unfortunately, this forum is a bubble to what is going on on eBay. Meaning we see the bad ONLY, not necessarily the good. I know there are a few people who like to post good experiences on eBay, however, I believe they easily and quickly get overlooked. By nature, we as human beings tend to thrive on the negative—not meaning that we WANT people to get scammed, on the contrary, it's like driving past a car accident. You just have to look! That all being said, remember, there are millions of transactions on eBay everyday that go well. Fortunately for me, I have been buying & selling on eBay (designers bags and all) since 2001, and I have never had a scary transaction like what is continuously mentioned in here—seriously knocking on wood here. Don't fret. You never know. Good things CAN happen. __________________ One Girl Creative :: Graphic Design :: Pop Art :: www.onegirlcreative.com

Sep 5th, 2008, 11:04 AM	#8
VuittonsLover Cartier Crazy	I have been lucky so far. including two transactions with Zero Feedback people.. and got both items. __________________

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:13 AM	#4
noshoepolish Addicted to Coach	Stick around. eBay isn't all that bad. Just ask for opinions in advance if you have any concerns.

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:20 AM	#5
viclovestoshop Member Location: Worcester UK	There are lots of honest sellers on eBay but I agree to be 100% a boutique is the best way to purchase.

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:38 AM	#6
Lovely4 Sofa King Banned	^^Yes, there a lot of wonderful sellers on bay. I do both. Buy from bay and boutiques (depends on the item) and I am cautious. Good luck.