i know im going to sound like an idiot but anyways, im selling an item on ebay and i keep getting questions like can i post to U.S or Africa if they pay a certain amount??!! Is this a con and if so how does it all work?? Thanks in advance!!
2007-07-22 23:51:17 · 10 answers · asked by spud 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet ➔ Other - Internet
it's fake if they want to post to africa.
They send you payment for it then stop the payment when you have posted the item.
2007-07-22 23:54:22 · answer #1 · answered by ஐ♥Nikki♥ஐ 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Lots of people think that posting to Africa is probably a con... not sure how it can be if you get their money up-front and make sure it's cleared through before you send.
If they want you to use escrow it's probably a con. The escrow company may well not be genuine.
Don't forget that accepting foreign money is a costly business... it cost me about £30 to clear a US cheque for $100.
2007-07-22 23:56:11 · answer #2 · answered by bambamitsdead 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
its a con do not sell your item to these people, I had one asking me to send my phone to nigeria and they will pay me £100 more than the phone was on sale for, I almost fell for it but glad I didn't as they had no intention of paying.
2007-07-22 23:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as people pay you via something like Paypal before you dispatch the order then you should be fine, I often receive emails from Africans asking me to send before they pay! obviously don't do this!
Report anything to Ebay that you find suspicious
2007-07-22 23:55:04 · answer #4 · answered by james h 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't post anything unless they give a payment. General inquiries about mailing would be o.k., though. Be prepared to block the source of these messages, though.
2007-07-23 00:19:49 · answer #5 · answered by carol g 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Check out their location on ebay - like their address. Plus check out their feedback and see if they have had any problems from other ebay users.
2007-07-22 23:54:49 · answer #6 · answered by BonBon 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If in doubt, just tell them that you cannot post it out of the UK due to customs and excise rules and regulations. Tell them that you don't have a business that exports to international addresses.
2007-07-22 23:59:27 · answer #7 · answered by Rob K 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes its a con!!!!!!!!! they usually say "ive paid the cash into your paypal account"and expect you to send the item to them! beware they also send paypal faked emails!!!! if in dounbt email ebay!!! good luck with your sale :O)
2007-07-22 23:54:29 · answer #8 · answered by Bluebudgie21 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check them out by looking at their feedback etc-ive sent loads to america but i dont think id trust sending to africa as ive heard bad things
2007-07-23 02:53:25 · answer #9 · answered by buggerlugs 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I WOULD NT PART WITH THE ITEM UNTIL THEY'VE PAID ALL THE MONEY DO NT TRUST PEOPLE AND BE CAREFUL GOOD LUCK
2007-07-23 00:38:57 · answer #10 · answered by jaycee - 48 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋