That's what I do on CL. In addition, I specify NO EMAILS. Text message or phone call only... to my Google Voice number.
Although it's sometimes fun to see what kind of BS stories these scammers try to come up with, like the one in the above post.
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That's what I do on CL. In addition, I specify NO EMAILS. Text message or phone call only... to my Google Voice number.
Although it's sometimes fun to see what kind of BS stories these scammers try to come up with, like the one in the above post.
-g
This is why I never messed with Ebay, ya get screwed on that site. Craigslist is ok, but People don't want to pay you anything. I have an Otterbox defender case brand spanking new in the box, this skirt emails me about it and ask me how much I want for it. I tell her $10, she said OK and never emailed back.
I had a Verizon LG flip phone brand new in the box never used. I was asking $20 for it to just get rid of it, this other skirt emails me and asks if I could come down on the price. I was like NO, it's a brand new phone. It's no iPhone, but if you need something to talk on it will work fine. She said she would have to talk it over with her husband first. Over $20??? Ummm alrighty then retard you do that.
I had a Verizon LG flip phone brand new in the box never used. I was asking $20 for it to just get rid of it, this other skirt emails me and asks if I could come down on the price. I was like NO, it's a brand new phone. It's no iPhone, but if you need something to talk on it will work fine. She said she would have to talk it over with her husband first. Over $20??? Ummm alrighty then retard you do that.
I would not take a chance with anything over $100 on an auction-sale at eBay, although I have had great results doing eBay's instant sale (even though some here hate the thought of it.)
I sold both my most recent 3G and my wife's (back in March) for $125 and $140 respectively. Sure, I could likely have gotten more via an auction or a CL listing, but honestly, it's really and truly not worth the hassle to me if something goes wrong (as has been made extremely clear in this thread). I had my money from the instant sale of both phones in my PayPal account within a week.
I have been buying and selling on eBay since like 2001 or so and have only once had an issue that the buyer and I worked out amicably. Honestly, I don't even remember what the issue was, but since the auction was for less than $50 probably, it didn't phase me.
Good luck.
I sold both my most recent 3G and my wife's (back in March) for $125 and $140 respectively. Sure, I could likely have gotten more via an auction or a CL listing, but honestly, it's really and truly not worth the hassle to me if something goes wrong (as has been made extremely clear in this thread). I had my money from the instant sale of both phones in my PayPal account within a week.
I have been buying and selling on eBay since like 2001 or so and have only once had an issue that the buyer and I worked out amicably. Honestly, I don't even remember what the issue was, but since the auction was for less than $50 probably, it didn't phase me.
Good luck.
for those who dont want to hassle with ebay/Craigslist/amazon/auction sites you can always just sell your devices to gazelle.com You get less at convenience. An iphone4 16gb they pay you $150
exactly........ the first time i bought into the store into they sent me a fake papal email... htats when i knew it was time to use google voice
yeah, so very sorry to hear this, but indeed, there isn't much you could do.
I am glad that I checked the full insurance policy before I was about to ship, and then decided to cancel the sale to a Russian guy. He seemed genuine but upon realizing the number of cases like yours (just see eBay forum) and that 1) USPS insurance does NOT cover iPhones even if you paid for it (it's prohibited to mail radio-transmitting devices, and the iPhone has a GPS); 2) Paypal also doesn't provide insurance if the address is not confirmed, which for most oversea addresses, they are not.)
There is really no safe/sensible way to ship abroad. I avoided the loss, but then when I traveled in Southern Chile last week, my jailbroken 3GS was stolen! so, I feel for your loss.
I am glad that I checked the full insurance policy before I was about to ship, and then decided to cancel the sale to a Russian guy. He seemed genuine but upon realizing the number of cases like yours (just see eBay forum) and that 1) USPS insurance does NOT cover iPhones even if you paid for it (it's prohibited to mail radio-transmitting devices, and the iPhone has a GPS); 2) Paypal also doesn't provide insurance if the address is not confirmed, which for most oversea addresses, they are not.)
There is really no safe/sensible way to ship abroad. I avoided the loss, but then when I traveled in Southern Chile last week, my jailbroken 3GS was stolen! so, I feel for your loss.
thats a scam... you should be arrested for posting that price... no offense to you.... i just cant beleive people are taking 150 for an iphone 4..
Yea you get less than what you would on ebay/CL, but get upfront cash to avoid the hassle. Its not for everyone, people with less free time can just box up a bunch of old stuff and mail off for cash.
Not trying to be a turkey here, but this is patently false. USPS insurance certainly will cover an iPhone.
1. It's true that you should not mail radio-transmitting devices, but that means you don't mail something that is actively transmitting radio frequencies - not don't mail something that is CAPABLE of transmitting. Turn the phone off and it will not transmit.
2. GPS is not a radio-transmitting device. It's a radio-receiving device.
it's hard to clarify such condition, you know, luckily, I receive all my order from theideasforgift and i like the sale tracking.
you can take pics to show your clean, but it's useless, in my opinion, you should ask for ebay support center to solve for you as fair, defend our right of online shopping
you can take pics to show your clean, but it's useless, in my opinion, you should ask for ebay support center to solve for you as fair, defend our right of online shopping
I do this as well when selling electronics on CL. I learned long ago if you put a phone number for calling/texting and disable the email option - you will never have an issue spam. Weeds out the crap.
Yup, it sucks. Seriously. And now their fee is like 9% of the transaction + 3% for PayPal. http://benguild.com/post/9520320946/ebay-is-no-longer-a-viable-way-to-flip-old-stuff-for-a
Makes sense, but chances are this was unfortunately the exception to the majority of bids like this.
Hah. I think we all got carried away with our own eBay experiences. What did happen to the OP anyway?
just check the eBay forums: there were many cases of lost claims because USPS said their insurance doesn't cover iPhones. I didn't make this up.
Or, here:
http://www.justanswer.com/law/48h41-hi-new-question-shipped-iphone-russia-stolen.html
"USPS is actually correct. You are forbidden under US law to ship cell phones and batteries via mail. Therefore anything you send is deemed to be at your own risk. That, unfortunately, permits the shipper to deny your claim."
Whether all this is true or not, I didn't personally test it. But there is enough evidence and discussion for USPS NOT covering it.
ditto, ditto, and ditto.
DO NOT SELL ON EBAY. You will have enough problems selling to folks in the states, even more to overseas persons. Welcome to the global economy. And by that I mean it's much more profitable (sadly) for some people in some countries to scam as a job full time people that reside in 1st world countries than to find actual, honest work. I have learned my own lessons and then some just for good measure. I now ONLY ever occasionally buy knickknacks on eBay, seriously. Anymore, if I don't need something that is worth less than < $100.00 and is just laying around my house I just find family or friend to give it away to. If I need to get rid of anything worth more than a bill or so I use craigslist and meet in a PUBLIC place. Within the last 3-5 years, eBay has really just turned into to too much of a ****ing circus for me to give **** all about the trouble.
DO NOT SELL ON EBAY. You will have enough problems selling to folks in the states, even more to overseas persons. Welcome to the global economy. And by that I mean it's much more profitable (sadly) for some people in some countries to scam as a job full time people that reside in 1st world countries than to find actual, honest work. I have learned my own lessons and then some just for good measure. I now ONLY ever occasionally buy knickknacks on eBay, seriously. Anymore, if I don't need something that is worth less than < $100.00 and is just laying around my house I just find family or friend to give it away to. If I need to get rid of anything worth more than a bill or so I use craigslist and meet in a PUBLIC place. Within the last 3-5 years, eBay has really just turned into to too much of a ****ing circus for me to give **** all about the trouble.
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^thats true
it seems like Craigs List you're just asking to get robbed. I mean where would be good to meet? Even if in say a fast food restaurant they can still get your phone and simply run ( if on foot) haha
^thats true
it seems like Craigs List you're just asking to get robbed. I mean where would be good to meet? Even if in say a fast food restaurant they can still get your phone and simply run ( if on foot) haha
The world isn't that ****** yet. Not saying it would NEVER happen but the odds are unlikely that it will happen to you. I have done many CL meet ups for high dollar electronics. Never had an issue. Besides, go with your gut. If you're not feeling it, move on. It's never wrong.
Another reason why they side with the buyer is if the deal did go thru, they will get their fee, if it is a fraud with the buyer, money go back to the seller, no transaction happen and no fee.