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04/16/2011 02:09:25 PM · #1 |
So it's been a looong time since I've used e-bay for anything, but I remember hearing recently about people who would buy a camera and then scam the seller (who didn't note the serial number) by saying it was broken (they bought a similar camera broken for cheap).
Reason I ask is that I just sold my 5D on e-bay, and it was purchased with Buy-it-now only a few hours after I put it up. I set the buy it now higher than similar auctions had bid out at and didn't actually expect it to be used. That itself wouldn't raise my suspicions but the guy who bought it has only looked to be active for the last month, and two of those purchases were a 20D and another 5D (bought for only maybe 200 less than mine). He has great feedback though.
He's already paid through paypal and I have the money so I'll ship it insured and tracked. I'm just wondering if there are any other thing I might need to be aware of as far as potential scams at this point? |
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04/16/2011 02:14:23 PM · #2 |
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04/16/2011 02:26:44 PM · #3 |
Did you list the serial number on yours before selling? I'm curious as to why he has bought two similar cameras.
It's a scam: If a buyer wishes to return an item after a significant lapse of time (weeks or months)
A buyer is vague about the reason for wanting to return an item
A buyer might seem overly interested in your return policy before bidding or winning
To protect yourself, be sure the buyer is aware of his responsibility for loss or damage if insurance or tracking is denied. Keep all receipts and tracking numbers until you have confirmed with the buyer that the package arrived safely and contents are in same condition as when shipped.
Do you have Auction Insurance with E-bay? Coverage will be covered up to $1,000 if Paypal was used, minus a deductible I believe.
I guess you have already covered most of this. Good luck!
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04/16/2011 02:40:04 PM · #4 |
Thanks for that link, that's the one I remember seeing before! I did include the serial number in the listing text, as well as an image of it in the photos.
I don't have Auction Insurance but I'll look into it and I'll definitely keep everything relating to the shipping and sale until well after it's closed. |
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04/21/2011 10:01:45 PM · #5 |
Just wanted to follow up on this - Everything appears to have gone just fine. The buyer mentioned in our communications that his previous 5D was not in the condition as advertised so he returned it, hence his purchase of another. |
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04/21/2011 10:36:13 PM · #6 |
If the seller has sales and 98 to 100% good comments, then you can't go wrong. I won't even bid on something expensive $500+ unless the seller has outstanding feedback.
Originally posted by bfox2: Just wanted to follow up on this - Everything appears to have gone just fine. The buyer mentioned in our communications that his previous 5D was not in the condition as advertised so he returned it, hence his purchase of another. |
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04/21/2011 11:03:17 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by heatherd: Did you list the serial number on yours before selling? I'm curious as to why he has bought two similar cameras.
It's a scam: If a buyer wishes to return an item after a significant lapse of time (weeks or months)
A buyer is vague about the reason for wanting to return an item
A buyer might seem overly interested in your return policy before bidding or winning
To protect yourself, be sure the buyer is aware of his responsibility for loss or damage if insurance or tracking is denied. Keep all receipts and tracking numbers until you have confirmed with the buyer that the package arrived safely and contents are in same condition as when shipped.
Do you have Auction Insurance with E-bay? Coverage will be covered up to $1,000 if Paypal was used, minus a deductible I believe.
I guess you have already covered most of this. Good luck! |
I might do all of those things, and I assure you I'm not scamming the sellers. For example, I bought a bunch of server RAM recently, and didn't use it for a couple of months, when I did use it one of the chips was throwing bit errors and had to be exchanged, I contacted the seller, paid a courtesy fee of $50 (we negotiated the amount), and returned the malfunctioning chip... Seems like we both came out pretty ok, and that transaction followed two of your three rules.. I'm sure I've also done the second at some point as well... |
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04/22/2011 09:34:00 AM · #8 |
Another, far more dangerous scam is more prevalent on local sites like Craigslist, but also on Ebay with items that are "local pickup".
When the buyer and seller meet, the buyer pulls a gun and takes the item and whatever else of value the seller might have. Robbery by Appointment |
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04/22/2011 11:14:33 AM · #9 |
Heard about these, pretty scary stuff. I think the only way I'd do a local pickup is in a public spot with someone else present.
Originally posted by Spork99: Another, far more dangerous scam is more prevalent on local sites like Craigslist, but also on Ebay with items that are "local pickup".
When the buyer and seller meet, the buyer pulls a gun and takes the item and whatever else of value the seller might have. Robbery by Appointment |
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