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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


As far as taking Paypal? Are there certain things to do? like anything besides delivery confirmation and tracking? have them sign for it?


Mar 07, 2015 at 10:43 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


do a search and enter terms such as PayPal Gift; scammer; etc.




Mar 07, 2015 at 11:18 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


Feedback here on FM.... Is he/she a reseller or legit FM participator selling his/her gear?
Participation in forums other than remarks....
are the b/s items big ticket?
NO PAYPAL GIFT!!!!!!
I ALWAYS ask for a phone# and call and talk to the buyer/seller on high dollar items. If any "red flags" are thrown, I move on....
there are a few legit investagatory websites that will do a search on person for you to verify name address phone and how long at that location for free. I use 2 all the time..

I believe Craig has covered the rest....
Good luck!
Dan



Mar 07, 2015 at 12:16 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


Sorry, I did but I deleted it because I thought I was going way beyond his question.
Now I can't remember what I wrote!



Mar 07, 2015 at 02:06 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


ckcarr wrote:
Sorry, I did but I deleted it because I thought I was going way beyond his question.
Now I can't remember what I wrote!


Craig, more info is better than not enough. You report, he decides..heh sounds like a good saying for a news channel!! I thought it was all relevant hence my comment.


Dan

How come it was deleted yet it was there after I posted my comment??



Mar 07, 2015 at 03:19 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


As above, NEVER USE PAYPAL GIFT.

For PayPal, use a credit card as a funding source.

If no photos, ask for photos.

It is your money, so be careful.

ron



Mar 07, 2015 at 05:49 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


If you are the seller, and are thinking of accepting payments via Paypal, read up on Paypal's terms and conditions. Pay attention to Paypal's policy on returns (ie under what circumstances can a buyer return an item), how long can a buyer wait before returning an item, and, in case of a dispute, whose side is Paypal on. Do a search on FM. Lots of threads on those topics.

Edited on Mar 07, 2015 at 08:20 PM · View previous versions



Mar 07, 2015 at 07:06 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


Did the 'buyer' post "PM Sent?"

Some legit buyers prefer to PM directly --- which avoids 'bumping' the thread and alerting other buyers to the item.

Scammers PM directly to conceal their either short membership, lack of FM FB, or both.

Before responding go to their profile and check membership status and FB.

RE PM's: Major warning signs are lowball offers, claiming urgent need (wants fast shipping), cashiers checks, wire transfers or requesting shipment to another name or address instead of the one for Paypal.

And take as gospel Danpbphoto's wise advice: NO PAYPAL GIFT !!!



Mar 07, 2015 at 08:05 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


Feedback means nothing if the account has been hacked. Get a phone number. Who doesn't have a phone number nowadays? Google the phone number to see if address matches shipping address. Shipping address should be PayPal Verified if you are accepting PayPal.

Send insured with signature upon delivery. You can also PM a few of the Buyer's feedbacks and ask if they shipped to the same address.



Mar 09, 2015 at 10:55 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


Suggestions appear as though Buy Sell has become a den of thieves.


Mar 10, 2015 at 02:23 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


I have two transactions here yet have zero feedback. Myself and the two parties involved just didn't bother. Don't discount trading with active members who are open about their identity yet have a 0 rating.


Mar 10, 2015 at 07:34 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


Paul Mo wrote:
I have two transactions here yet have zero feedback. Myself and the two parties involved just didn't bother. Don't discount trading with active members who are open about their identity yet have a 0 rating.


Solid insight --- length of membership and activity are great + signs ... and Zero Feedback need not be a deal killer ---

FB by itself is no protection. Accounts can be hacked and established members have gone rogue.

Best Bet: talk, get verifiable information and go from there.



Mar 10, 2015 at 09:34 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


unclechuck wrote:
Solid insight --- length of membership and activity are great + signs ... and Zero Feedback need not be a deal killer ---

FB by itself is no protection. Accounts can be hacked and established members have gone rogue.

Best Bet: talk, get verifiable information and go from there.

"UC" is right on!!! zabasearch is free and your friend!!!
I have dealt with, very positively, buyers with no feedback and no posts BUT...i repeat BUT..I asked for a phone#, called, talked, did a free address check and sale went thru with no problems at all! See my feedback...
But YOU must become "proactive" on your behalf and not hope buyer/seller is a "gud joe"!
Dan




Mar 10, 2015 at 09:58 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


Paul Mo wrote:
I have two transactions here yet have zero feedback. Myself and the two parties involved just didn't bother. Don't discount trading with active members who are open about their identity yet have a 0 rating.


Racking up 3829 posts on FM (at last count) doesn't hurt either!



Mar 10, 2015 at 01:06 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


teddoman wrote:
Racking up 3829 posts on FM (at last count) doesn't hurt either!


In addition to being an FM member for 11 years.



Mar 10, 2015 at 01:13 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


What about asking them to do a private auction on eBay, if both parties can settle on the fees. That should give both a sense of security.


Mar 13, 2015 at 04:58 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · How safe is it to sell in the B&S forum?


Ihave been here for 8 years and NEVEr sold anything! I must be some kind of heretic!


Mar 14, 2015 at 03:33 PM





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