How many sellers do off-ebay transactions?

purse-n-boots

purse-n-boots

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#1
I was just curious how many ppl actually give a discount to a customer for doing off-ebay transactions? Wouldn't it be better to offer a slightly less price and let the customer save money then giving it all to ebay? Depending of course, if your customer is comfortable with your reputation.
 
#4
I've only ever done one & it ended well.. but I agree , I think it's too risky. My problem is, as a seller, how to politely decline an offer... especially when it's for the amount you were hoping to get....
 
#6
Nope, never have. If anyone contacts me later on after the auction ends, I set up another auction for them, I won't do anything outside of ebay both for their own safety and mine.
 
#7
I've done it but only for a Money Order or wire transfer. I also only do it if the buyer has great feedback and has been communicating well. Sometimes I even ask for a phone number and just have a quick chat with them.

As a buyer, I won't do it.
Cheers
 
#8
TinksDelite said:
I've only ever done one & it ended well.. but I agree , I think it's too risky. My problem is, as a seller, how to politely decline an offer... especially when it's for the amount you were hoping to get....
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Ive declined. I told the buyer with the generous offer that I did not feel comfortable breaking eBay rules.

Cheers,
 
#12
I've done it as a buyer and as a seller. It's worked out smoothly each time. The key thing is to do it only with highly reputable sellers or sellers you "know" of, and pay with a credit card (etc etc....you know, the usual buyer protection precautions). I would not risk it with sellers that I don't know much about.
 
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