The web of lies that dodgy buyers spin...

Halzer · May 18th, 2007, 12:21 PM

Ok...
I had to share what happened to me last night.
Im selling a bag with a BIN, so a woman emails me and asks for extra pics/info etc. which I give.

She BIN's my bag and then emails me asking for my address as she wants to send a cheque. I tell her that my auction clearly states Paypal only.

She tells me she really wants my bag and will I make an exception. The bag is 'for her mothers birthday'.She tells me that she is a good buyer and to check her feedback. I say no and ask her is she sure that she hasnt got a paypal account as when I look at her items that she has sold, she accepts paypal in her auctions!! Also when I really looked into her items, it seems that she buys used bags and then a month or so later, re-sells them BNWT. Hhmmm..

Anyway she tells me that she used to have a paypal account, but it was linked to her joint account with her husband and they have just split up. She then says that it will take her too long to set up a paypal account as she needs to open a her own account...

So THEN I email her with " Hold on, if you dont have an account yet, whos cheques are you paying with????"

LOL....then silence! I dont hear anything more from her, except the return of the mutual sale cancellation form, saying that she had agreed to cancel the sale.

Some people are sooooo dodgy!

court811 · May 18th, 2007, 12:24 PM

from now on with buy it now auctions check "Immediate payment required". this will stop this stuff from happening because no one will acutally win the item until they have completed the paypal pmt.

I'm so sorry this happened to you, some of these eBay buyers really suck!

Halzer · May 18th, 2007, 12:52 PM

Thanks Court. Im not upset about it...just wondering was problems might have been ahead if I did take her cheque. Hmmm.

hlfinn · May 18th, 2007, 01:51 PM

that's actually a very funny story.

riffraff · May 18th, 2007, 05:00 PM

Nice one Halzer - hopefully you'll get a serious buyer next time.

86leo · May 18th, 2007, 07:02 PM

Oh the tangled lies we weave, when we practice to deceive.

lovemyangels · May 18th, 2007, 07:12 PM

When I have a BIN item, I always added "immediate payment required", after having a bad experience with a non-paying bidder disappeared afterwards.

Good for you, Halzer. You never know what would happen if you accept her check.

SonyaPhi · May 18th, 2007, 07:13 PM

How weird! The nerve of some people!

Daniellejp · May 18th, 2007, 07:17 PM

Thank goodness you were able to outwit her and avoid a potentially miserable transaction! I totally agree; some people are soooo dodgy.

gayathri · May 18th, 2007, 07:50 PM

Wow..thats weird !

Miss Sooky · May 18th, 2007, 07:57 PM

And as Mark Twain said if you do not lie, you never have to remember anything!

gacats · May 18th, 2007, 11:11 PM

Sure would have been easier, or perhaps I mean faster, if she had just said "never mind" right when you reminded her of the paypal rule....

Rosenpetals · May 19th, 2007, 01:15 AM

You are a smart cookie, Halzer, I'm impressed!

These buyers don't know who they're dealing with when they try to put one over on someone who's read every eBay worst case scenario on TPF; they don't have a chance in...well, you know.

divahethr · May 19th, 2007, 02:12 AM

If you bank somewhere with online banking you can literally open an account and get a working paypal account in the same day.

May 18th, 2007, 12:21 PM	#1
Halzer Who needs rings!!!! Location: London, United Kingdom	The web of lies that dodgy buyers spin... Ok... I had to share what happened to me last night. Im selling a bag with a BIN, so a woman emails me and asks for extra pics/info etc. which I give. She BIN's my bag and then emails me asking for my address as she wants to send a cheque. I tell her that my auction clearly states Paypal only. She tells me she really wants my bag and will I make an exception. The bag is 'for her mothers birthday'.She tells me that she is a good buyer and to check her feedback. I say no and ask her is she sure that she hasnt got a paypal account as when I look at her items that she has sold, she accepts paypal in her auctions!! Also when I really looked into her items, it seems that she buys used bags and then a month or so later, re-sells them BNWT. Hhmmm.. Anyway she tells me that she used to have a paypal account, but it was linked to her joint account with her husband and they have just split up. She then says that it will take her too long to set up a paypal account as she needs to open a her own account... So THEN I email her with " Hold on, if you dont have an account yet, whos cheques are you paying with????" LOL....then silence! I dont hear anything more from her, except the return of the mutual sale cancellation form, saying that she had agreed to cancel the sale. Some people are sooooo dodgy! __________________ Offcially 100% on a purse ban.....Until I see something I like!

May 18th, 2007, 12:24 PM	#2
court811 Member	Re: The web of lies that dodgy buyers spin... from now on with buy it now auctions check "Immediate payment required". this will stop this stuff from happening because no one will acutally win the item until they have completed the paypal pmt. I'm so sorry this happened to you, some of these eBay buyers really suck!

May 18th, 2007, 12:52 PM	#3
Halzer Who needs rings!!!! Location: London, United Kingdom	Re: The web of lies that dodgy buyers spin... Thanks Court. Im not upset about it...just wondering was problems might have been ahead if I did take her cheque. Hmmm. __________________ Offcially 100% on a purse ban.....Until I see something I like!

May 18th, 2007, 01:51 PM	#4
hlfinn runner in training	Re: The web of lies that dodgy buyers spin... that's actually a very funny story. __________________ I really like some other people's signatures. I may be too old for facebook but check me out, I'm blogging! http://atruthballinsearchofgoof.blogspot.com/

May 18th, 2007, 05:00 PM	#5
riffraff Sofa King Blonde! Location: UK	Re: The web of lies that dodgy buyers spin... Nice one Halzer - hopefully you'll get a serious buyer next time. __________________ A girl should be two things: Classy and Fabulous. - Coco Chanel As long as you know men are like children, you know everything. - Coco Chanel Deep, deep inside the brain of every woman is a small bungalow in which lives a little lady who is totally obsessed with shoes and handbags

May 18th, 2007, 07:02 PM	#6
86leo Got Coach? Location: Lower 48 Again! Life is great!	Re: The web of lies that dodgy buyers spin... Oh the tangled lies we weave, when we practice to deceive.

May 18th, 2007, 07:12 PM	#7
lovemyangels Member	Re: The web of lies that dodgy buyers spin... When I have a BIN item, I always added "immediate payment required", after having a bad experience with a non-paying bidder disappeared afterwards. Good for you, Halzer. You never know what would happen if you accept her check.

May 18th, 2007, 07:13 PM	#8
SonyaPhi Member Location: Texas	Re: The web of lies that dodgy buyers spin... How weird! The nerve of some people! __________________ "May your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door. " Sonya

May 18th, 2007, 07:17 PM	#9
Daniellejp Member Location: Albuquerque, NM	Re: The web of lies that dodgy buyers spin... Thank goodness you were able to outwit her and avoid a potentially miserable transaction! I totally agree; some people are soooo dodgy.

May 18th, 2007, 07:50 PM	#10
gayathri Member	Re: The web of lies that dodgy buyers spin... Wow..thats weird !

May 18th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#11
Miss Sooky Member Location: Curled up with a book	Re: The web of lies that dodgy buyers spin... And as Mark Twain said if you do not lie, you never have to remember anything!

May 18th, 2007, 11:11 PM	#12
gacats love me some bags! Location: Georgia	Re: The web of lies that dodgy buyers spin... Sure would have been easier, or perhaps I mean faster, if she had just said "never mind" right when you reminded her of the paypal rule.... __________________ GaCats Proud Navy Mom My 2009 wish list: Chanel Ultimate Soft medium handbag in black Louis Vuitton Panda pochette ( in the works) Something Goyard- yeah, that'll happen.....

May 19th, 2007, 01:15 AM	#13
Rosenpetals Member Location: Northern California	Re: The web of lies that dodgy buyers spin... You are a smart cookie, Halzer, I'm impressed! These buyers don't know who they're dealing with when they try to put one over on someone who's read every eBay worst case scenario on TPF; they don't have a chance in...well, you know. Last edited by Rosenpetals; May 19th, 2007 at 01:18 AM.

May 19th, 2007, 02:12 AM	#14
divahethr Member	Re: The web of lies that dodgy buyers spin... If you bank somewhere with online banking you can literally open an account and get a working paypal account in the same day.