As in, is it very reliable or is there a high chance for fraud as in the bidder promises something, you pay and you end up not getting the product at all?
2007-09-17 10:59:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
hardrockdesi4lyfe,
ebay is loaded with good sellers! unfortunately it is also loaded with scammers.
but it is also as safe as YOU make it!
remember a few things:
if you are buying on ebay, ALWAYS
pay through PAYPAL and fund it with a CREDIT CARD.
then if anything goes wrong and PAYPAL can't get you a refund, you then have the option of filing for a CHARGEBACK through your CC provider.
PAY SAFE, STAY SAFE!
NEVER, EVER send anyone WESTERN UNION!
NEVER click on a link in any email!
if you see the words NIGERIA, ROMANIA or CHINA, RUN LIKE THE WIND!
90% + of ALL DESIGNER items on ebay are FAKES, COUNTERFEITS or simply don't exist.
NEVER make any deals "off ebay", meaning you must bid and win an actual auction.
if a seller emails you and tells you he will sell to you w/o you being the WINNING BIDDER, report the email and ignore the offer!
2007-09-17 15:22:14 · answer #1 · answered by deco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check out the buyer's activity. If the buyer has had a sudden change from a few small things to a lot of expensive items then this is a sign of a hacked account.
Good feedback is helpful but watch that it has not been faked,
2007-09-17 18:08:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can put stuff up for sale so you take your chances .
eBay is just the host site .
Honest people sell there ,
Crooks sell there .
NEVER buy from anyone insisting on using Western Union ( the thieves preferred $$$ medium ) .
Pay by paypal .
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2007-09-17 18:05:35 · answer #3 · answered by kate 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the seller...
When you are on the screen for the product, look for a section labelled "Meet the Seller." Then click "Read Feedback Comments." It will tell you how many people got what they expected from a purchase.
2007-09-17 18:08:17 · answer #4 · answered by chris_r1996 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋