i was looking at an apple ipod nano that cost $0.01 and shipping is only $15.00.
Is it too good to be true or is it a scam?
or is buying anything on ebay for $0.01 always a scam?
where in stores it'll usually costs a couple hundred dollars.
2007-01-28 17:58:31 · 7 answers · asked by Tony T 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
the seller is also ending the bidding in 2 days, 10 hours.
2007-01-28 18:09:32 · update #1
You have to read the description very carefully.A lot of times they are just selling information on how to get one.Also check their feedback and see what other customers bought and said.Many auctions start at 1 cent but there may be a reserve on them.If it seems to good to be true it usually is.
2007-01-28 18:08:36 · answer #1 · answered by Henry B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lots of auctions start out at $0.01 to attract bidders, especially with items that are pretty much guaranteed to get bids close to the item's retail value (or higher...because people are stupid.) Look at how much time is left in the auction. Odds are, that price will go up considerably, by the end.
If, however, that is the buy it now price, yes, I would be highly skeptical. Review the listing in detail, and make sure it isn't along the lines of "this is not an auction for an ipod nano, but rather, instructions for how to get one for free." Make absolutely certain that the auction is for the item you want, in good condition, and fully functional (preferably, new). Might want to check the seller's feedback/score, too, to get an idea about how much they can be trusted.
2007-01-28 18:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by Master Maverick 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it usually isn't a scam. Ebay and paypal both have buyer protection programs to fight against scams. How much time is left on the auction? Usually the price for ipods goes up to near the normal retail price by the time the auction is over. If the auction just started, then it is actually quite common for sellers to start the bidding at $0.01.
2007-01-28 18:05:52 · answer #3 · answered by gctoinfinity 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The one penny starting bid is not a scam.
But, it's always smart to look at the postage amount.
Most buyers use that amount to stimulate bidding, hopefully, into a "feeding frenzy."
The buyer is taking a big chance by listing for only a penny, but the frenzy usually comes just before the item closes bidding.
2007-01-28 18:04:31 · answer #4 · answered by Living In Korea 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's a SCAM!!!
and NEVER buy items on ebay with money orders...
My friend seen a great deal $250 for an imac, and sent a money order and got burned.. he didnt get anything, just his money tooken, and couldnt have anything done about it....
Also, sometimes they say ipods, when it's actually only the Instruction manual.....
always find as much info on the product they have...
and if the deal is to sweet, then most likely it's not good.
I don't care who you are, if you have a ipod you will always sell it for a buck more, just to make money.... That's how neo-America is...
2007-01-28 18:04:19 · answer #5 · answered by cjohnson17_05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 04:51:53 · answer #6 · answered by nehls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause people buy it whole sale and a large quantity
2007-01-28 18:07:54 · answer #7 · answered by Halos answer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋