is it safe to buy and sell on e,bay?

Question

if you buy or sell something should you give bank account details, or is there a risk, esspecially from the usa and what are the risks

Answer 1

it's as safe as anything, you just have to be careful and not give away your password and info to spoof and phishing emails :(

Answer 2

It's safe if you do it right.

If you're buying: Check feedback before you bid! Also check payment terms and shipping costs before you bid. Don't buy from anyone who uses up their space threatening deadbeats and ranting. Don't buy from someone with a sob story because that person will probably screw up the shipping. Report anyone who tries to get you to buy off-eBay. Designer brand names are always fake unless the price is high. Use Paypal or money order so the seller never sees your account numbers.

If you're selling, clearly and politely state all of your policies, llike returns and how quick they have to pay. describe everything right down to the tiniest little mousebite. "buyer beware" does not apply on eBay, so you really need to disclose everything. Oh, and if you list your item for 99 cents? It will sell for 99 cents. Start the bidding at the price you really need to get.

Ebay's great because you get to show your stuff to a whole bunch of people who wouldn't know about it otherwise, and also you can find just about anything.

Answer 3

Don't give the seller your info. Go through paypal. It's secure, transfers are direct from you to the seller (or buyer to you) and they don't see your info besides your address and name and what you paid. I'm an avid e-bay user. I NEVER Buy from someone who wants cash only. Those kinda deals can go bad for many reasons. Same with people who want only cheque or money orders. ALWAYS read the sellers reviews. Make sure they are doing a good job. Be wary of first time sellers, though it is rare they can scam you (I'm not saying don't buy from them, just play it safe). Alwasy feel free to contact the seller when you have aditional questions.

Answer 4

Yes it is as safe as any form of buying and selling can be, and no you ought not to give your bank account details to anybody!

My advice is to join PayPal which facilitates selling and buying, especially internationally, and which also helps to prevent fraud.

I have been trading on eBay for a number of years, and have found it remarkably safe and reliable.

Answer 5

i wouldnt give any bank details,if you sell a car insist the buyer pays in cash then you carnt go wrong,also i would use paypal to buy on ebay,but same as always be carefull if it looks too good a bargain it probably is ,remember thiers alot of rip off merchants out there and nobody gives you owt for nowt.

Answer 6

Payments should only be made through Paypal-which is a secure payment service. Paypal will have your bank details-and will not pass them on to any other party.
I've bought quite a few things with ebay,and never had a problem.

Answer 7

You get some real bad ones on ebay. Always buy via paypal and dont give out bank details to sellers xxx

Answer 8

You Should NEVER give away your bank details....

You don't need to and Ebay tell you not to.

Carry out all transactions via cheque or paypal...Paypal is safer as you get money back if the goods fail to arrive (sometimes)

I've done lots of transactsions...only 1 bad one

Answer 9

It is fairly safe but you should only pay through a paypal account, you can open one for free and dont share cc or bank details.

Answer 10

Ebay is secure, in simple terms verify the comments of the guy you're paying for from. in the experience that they have got too many negatives, you do not favor to handle them. you pays in in spite of the indisputable fact that kind the organization calls for. in case you pay for something and do not acquire it or that's broken, you may in many situations paintings it out with the organization for a reimbursement or alternative. Request some kind of monitoring quantity. do not deal with those who favor to provide you a approved verify for more advantageous than what you're promoting for. this can be a scam. move to the ebay sellers website, and this is going to stroll you with the help of the technique. you may deliver products remote places with maximum equipment delivery amenities inclusive of the U. S. Mail.

Answer 11

Paypal is safe. As far as Ebay goes, you aren't buying anything from Ebay itself so it's hard to tell. It all depends on who you're buying from (or selling to!)! Remember that you have NO idea who they are or if they are telling the truth.