2007-08-24 00:39:01 · 6 answers · asked by lady v 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
an email from ebay said i have to send the money this way, that it is the insured payment method...????
2007-08-24 01:16:41 · update #1
yes it's a con!!!!
Online Buyers: Never(ever) pay with Western Union or Money Gram - That's right -- never! These methods have proven to be unsafe when paying someone you don't know. Use paypal only!!!
2007-08-24 06:35:07 · answer #1 · answered by John Loves Jenn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For $2000 I would seriously consider using an escrow service.
These services take your money and hold it - they send the seller a notice that they have your money and they can now ship the item. Once you receive the item OK, you let the escrow service know that they can release the money. and the seller gets his cash.
It is the fairest way to do it, that way, nobody is out any $ for having no product.
Just look online for an escrow service - they are usually more expensive than a moneygram, but you have more peace of mind. I would certainly not send a money order and Paypal only offers protection up to $500.
Try www.escrow.com
2007-08-24 07:48:38 · answer #2 · answered by struds2671 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a lot of dosh. Use PayPal, but ask for Special Coverage up to £2,000. Normal cover is $500. Much safer than ASCREW or any other. I have lost out as a seller with others, but never with PayPal. They offer support all the way.
I do not know what you are buying - but i would be VERY wary of parting with this sum on E Bay. You are in the U K - where is your seller ? Check him out first. Tread carefully.
Ihope the above has been helpful and I do wish you well.
2007-08-24 10:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by tonyflair2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not accept money unless it is a cheque from the buyer. I got money even through PayPal and the person got their money back for the camera I sold them and there was NOTHING wrong with it. They didn't actually complain about the camera just lied and got the money back.
2007-08-24 07:48:43 · answer #4 · answered by Charlene 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I sell on ebay and it is not safe..And you wont get your sellers or buyers protection if there is a problem with the transaction. Never do business out of ebay ( NEVER )
2007-08-24 07:51:53 · answer #5 · answered by sbass1962 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High chance of it being a scam, what are you buying?
2007-08-24 07:55:33 · answer #6 · answered by Jim B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋