Gentle Mental
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How to buy from someone with no feedback?, by Gentle Mental on Aug 25, 2007 3:00:18 GMT 1, item 250156139789
from U.S. with zero feedback... is there anything I can do to protect myself (other than not buying? cuz i really feel like buying..) 
any advice?
item 250156139789 from U.S. with zero feedback... is there anything I can do to protect myself (other than not buying? cuz i really feel like buying..) any advice? |
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jam
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November 2006
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How to buy from someone with no feedback?, by jam on Aug 25, 2007 4:33:21 GMT 1, I would be very careful with this one. Definitely pay VIA paypal, not by cash, wire, etc. You only get ยฃ150 worth of insurance (paypal buyer protection) according to the ad... but I guess you could always contest the CC charges if the sale goes bad. Perhaps you could have someone near the seller meet him in person and pay on your behalf, or even fly over and get it in person. I know for the value of the print... that is what I would be arranging.
Also, ask for more photos of the print, perhaps with a scrap of paper that has the seller ID written on it so you know he really has it. There are many images of prints that people can use as their own!
I would be very careful with this one. Definitely pay VIA paypal, not by cash, wire, etc. You only get ยฃ150 worth of insurance (paypal buyer protection) according to the ad... but I guess you could always contest the CC charges if the sale goes bad. Perhaps you could have someone near the seller meet him in person and pay on your behalf, or even fly over and get it in person. I know for the value of the print... that is what I would be arranging.
Also, ask for more photos of the print, perhaps with a scrap of paper that has the seller ID written on it so you know he really has it. There are many images of prints that people can use as their own!
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kronoopus
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October 2006
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How to buy from someone with no feedback?, by kronoopus on Aug 25, 2007 4:39:23 GMT 1, Here is some advice. No provenance? No Feedback? Gutted to see it go. Arrangement of delivery costs to be determined. States will only dispatch to the USA. If you get through that and are still ok, then INSIST on trackable delivery. I'd even ask the dude or dudette to take pictures with ebay name with the print in the the tube prior to mail making sure you see the delivery address and print. Have the original owner verified by POW once you get the print. Oh yeah, PAY WITH PAYPAL ONLY WITH A CREDIT CARD. Now, you tell me, what would you do?
Here is some advice. No provenance? No Feedback? Gutted to see it go. Arrangement of delivery costs to be determined. States will only dispatch to the USA. If you get through that and are still ok, then INSIST on trackable delivery. I'd even ask the dude or dudette to take pictures with ebay name with the print in the the tube prior to mail making sure you see the delivery address and print. Have the original owner verified by POW once you get the print. Oh yeah, PAY WITH PAYPAL ONLY WITH A CREDIT CARD. Now, you tell me, what would you do?
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tokyojeff
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How to buy from someone with no feedback?, by tokyojeff on Aug 25, 2007 4:55:51 GMT 1, I would agree with above cautions.
If you really want it though, see if he has the pow receipt and can send you a photo.
And if he will only send to the US, you can use my parents address and I'll have them forward to you. Don't worry, I'm not a rat lover.
I would agree with above cautions.
If you really want it though, see if he has the pow receipt and can send you a photo.
And if he will only send to the US, you can use my parents address and I'll have them forward to you. Don't worry, I'm not a rat lover.
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RBK
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September 2006
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How to buy from someone with no feedback?, by RBK on Aug 25, 2007 5:16:08 GMT 1, I asked for more pics (number close up & signature close-up). Have heard nothing back from the seller. 0 feedback, someone not posting it on .co.uk, and not answering questions does not add up to being kosher if you ask me.
I asked for more pics (number close up & signature close-up). Have heard nothing back from the seller. 0 feedback, someone not posting it on .co.uk, and not answering questions does not add up to being kosher if you ask me.
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Gentle Mental
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How to buy from someone with no feedback?, by Gentle Mental on Aug 25, 2007 14:54:25 GMT 1, thanks for the advice... you guys rock!
thanks for the advice... you guys rock!
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How to buy from someone with no feedback?, by bobbymeachamjr on Aug 25, 2007 16:55:30 GMT 1, best advice possible? - don't do it
why anybody would consider buying a high priced item from low feedback or worse "0" feedback is beyond me. Oh and please don't gimme the "I bought from a 0 feeback seller before so its ok" BS
best advice possible? - don't do it
why anybody would consider buying a high priced item from low feedback or worse "0" feedback is beyond me. Oh and please don't gimme the "I bought from a 0 feeback seller before so its ok" BS
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ABC
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August 2006
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How to buy from someone with no feedback?, by ABC on Aug 25, 2007 19:32:24 GMT 1, Now all ebayers have to start somewhere just take the precautions that the above posts state. My top tip is only deal with Paypal sellers that are "CONFIRMED" If they dont have paypal becuase they are new, wait until they have taken the steps to get confirmed (Normally about 4 days)
Now all ebayers have to start somewhere just take the precautions that the above posts state. My top tip is only deal with Paypal sellers that are "CONFIRMED" If they dont have paypal becuase they are new, wait until they have taken the steps to get confirmed (Normally about 4 days)
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