I couldn't believe it! The buyer is very nice and has already paid via PayPal. My question for some of you seasoned veterans...Is there still a way I could get screwed even though the money is in my paypal account?
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My iPhone 4 just sold on eBay for $1750
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I couldn't believe it! The buyer is very nice and has already paid via PayPal. My question for some of you seasoned veterans...Is there still a way I could get screwed even though the money is in my paypal account?
My question for some of you seasoned veterans...Is there still a way I could get screwed even though the money is in my paypal account?
Honestly, you never know these days. There have been a lot of horror stories later, especially as eBay has been shifting more and more to buyer rights and not seller rights.
He could claim you sent him a box with a bunch of rocks in it, take pictures of some rocks in your iPhone box, submit it as proof, etc.
I'm not saying this will happen, but when buyers pull crap like this, eBay frequently sides with them. I would go to a FedEx or UPS ship center and pack the phone in front of them, showing that it's sealed (or opened if you have done that). Have the person be a witness that you sent a legitimate package just in case. It really is worth the extra effort just to be safe.
My question for some of you seasoned veterans...Is there still a way I could get screwed even though the money is in my paypal account?
it is a confirmed email address. then you should be good. 1750 really post a link if you do not mind. I might sell mine as well if you are getting that kind of money.
Don't do anything until the money is in your account. Also, hope you didn't even open the package or it might be in different condition if you ever have to receive it back. Video tape and take pictures of you packaging it and the sealed box it is in.
Best to cover all your bases.
Best to cover all your bases.
Be careful. It could be a stolen account or credit card. As soon as it's discovered they will take the money back. How 'bout the auction ID?
Problem is that PayPal has adopted the terrible policy of placing pending holds on all cash received until the buyer leaves positive feedback, a certain number of days pass, or 3 days after confirmed delivery... so as a Seller you really can't protect yourself anymore as you used to be able to by transferring it to your bank acct first.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320550157266&ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT
Here is the link.
What concerns me is that the buyer has no feedback at all.
Buyer is asking me to ship USPS express mail international to the Philippines.
I'm excited...yet oh so nervous that I'm getting screwed somehow....
BTW..this is my wife's preorder...I refuse to sell mine
Here is the link.
What concerns me is that the buyer has no feedback at all.
Buyer is asking me to ship USPS express mail international to the Philippines.
I'm excited...yet oh so nervous that I'm getting screwed somehow....
BTW..this is my wife's preorder...I refuse to sell mine
Problem is that PayPal has adopted the terrible policy of placing pending holds on all cash received until the buyer leaves positive feedback, a certain number of days pass, or 3 days after confirmed delivery... so as a Seller you really can't protect yourself anymore as you used to be able to by transferring it to your bank acct first.
that's not true. maybe it's for new sellers. my funds are never held.
Ya, I just checked the completed listings and MOST are around $850 - $900 -- a few sold for much more but why would anyone pay more than double what they could pay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320550157266&ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT
Here is the link.
What concerns me is that the buyer has no feedback at all.
Buyer is asking me to ship USPS express mail international to the Philippines.
I'm excited...yet oh so nervous that I'm getting screwed somehow....
BTW..this is my wife's preorder...I refuse to sell mine
0 feedback = ABORT! ABORT!
EDIT: well he has some feedback, just no recent. he looks legit.
did you transfer the money to your acct already?
Problem is that PayPal has adopted the terrible policy of placing pending holds on all cash received until the buyer leaves positive feedback, a certain number of days pass, or 3 days after confirmed delivery... so as a Seller you really can't protect yourself anymore as you used to be able to by transferring it to your bank acct first.
Well in that case, no way I'd go through with that when everything else on eBay is selling for half that.
Weird, I have over 250 positive eBay feedback 100% positive and my funds almost always get held
Do not allow collection. Ship it and enter the tracking number into paypal/eBay and make sure it's signed for. That way they can't deny receipt. If you allow them to pick it up from you that's the oldest scam in the book as they tell paypal they didn't receive it and paypal refunds automatically.