I was going to buy something on there but a friend said people get ripped off a lot.
2006-09-08 12:46:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
still having one!!! 5 months now,and no item !!!! they tried to tellebay mediation i hadnt paid,even tho' i have cancelled checque...its a nightmare !!!!!
2006-09-08 12:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by Lyn K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I use EBay and I've had my account for 3 years and I've learned to read each and every detail before buying anything. And I haven't had any problems with my account. So the best advice I can give to you is to make sure you read over the details of any product before buying it. And if you have to buy any electronics on eBay make sure that it is tested, in new packaging, and has a warranty.Also make sure the seller has 99-100% positive buyer feedback and never buy from a seller that has only had their account less than a year. And try not to get comfortable buying things from eBay with a money order or check if at all possible use pay-pal cause the pay-pal account comes with insurance and if a seller tries to rip you off you can always put in a dispute against the seller and pay-pal will make sure you receive a full refund.
2006-09-08 13:37:48 · answer #2 · answered by rsg4life2006ga 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never had a bad experience with eBay and I've bought a lot of things. I have also never had a bad experience with Amazon or Abe Books or Books a Million and am extremely happy with my online shopping experiences.
2006-09-08 12:51:42 · answer #3 · answered by phoenixheat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I had one, early on. the seller was a real jagoff. I had not yet understood the bid increment yet and he canceled my order and gave me a red dot.
It's the only one I have.
If your buying:
You have to watch out for high ship fees, and ship time should be reasonable, like 7-10 days. If you pay with paypal, it is a secure system. They have ways to get your money back if your not happy.
If your a seller: I only sell a few items a year, so I ask for money orders and cashier's checks. If you sell alot, you can go with paypal but there is a monthly fee.
2006-09-08 12:51:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think most of the folks are reputable and send you anything you purchase. Just do it on your credit card so if you don't receive the merchandise, your card will refund your money and go after the crook -- not you.
I did sell something on Ebay once that the dude never paid for! That made me really mad!
2006-09-08 12:50:03 · answer #5 · answered by Falina T. Rayon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bought a sparkling nevertheless contained in the case belt buckle, there have been some minor scratches on the exterior which I took pictures of to communicate about. The buckle bought for below .ninety 9 + $4 shipping and the shopper gained it in 2 days! with out contacting me or some thing he left adverse comments because it had both minor scratches on it and that i "overcharged" him for shipping. He payed $4 for shipping, it cost me $3.ninety 8 on the submit place of work to deliver! I also had a proper comments of over one thousand before this. desirous about a .ninety 9 purchase.
2016-11-06 22:31:18 · answer #6 · answered by fleitman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that's not true. There are many ways, to get your money back if there is a problem. Ebay is great.
2006-09-08 12:53:13 · answer #7 · answered by Aaralyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, I can't make use of ebay cuase i live in Egypt!..that sucks
2006-09-08 12:57:29 · answer #8 · answered by shawshank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a lot, but if it happens to you, it is a disaster
2006-09-08 12:48:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats not true, if it was why would anyone use it?
Just check their feedback rating :)
2006-09-08 12:50:31 · answer #10 · answered by stephen.dew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋