i buy stuff from ebay all the time like things under like$50 but i would use checks but i want to buy a phone from ebay usein paypal but wat if the seller does not send the phone and takes my money ???
the phone i want is the Samsung U600, does anyone have it? is it worth the money $250??
2007-12-13 16:09:08 · 7 answers · asked by Cobra 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Paypal has a buyer protection thing ..You should be safe. Look at the sellers ratings. If they have below a certain amount (I'd say below 50 or 100) or they have a bad rating (since you're spending alot of money, I'd say dont go below 98% ....When Im buying something big, I wont buy from anyone with less than 100 feedbacks, or from anyone with under a 99% rating). If they have alot of good feedback, then you should be alright. I dont know about the phone youre wanting to get. If I were you I'd just google 'samsung u600 ratings' or 'user reviews'. You should be able to find sites that tell you the good and the bad about that phone.
2007-12-13 16:14:46 · answer #1 · answered by Dani 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found paypal to be a much safer way to purchase on ebay as paypal is basically an intermediary so you are not giving your visa details to the person you are purchasing from. Make sure you get the item sent with registered post that you can track and then you know for sure the item is on its way. If you have trouble and don't receive the item you can put in a claim to paypal and will get your money refunded.
2007-12-13 16:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you should check the seller's feedback; how many and the rating. Secondly, if you use Paypal, they will go to bat with you if you are screwed. They will refund your money if you present a case that is believable. Ebay will not help you in any way.
2007-12-13 16:15:28 · answer #3 · answered by Boomer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are protected with PayPal and if you use a credit card on PayPal then you are doubly protected, because of the protection that your card company gives you.
As far as the phone goes, it looks nice but I have no need for all that.
2007-12-13 16:17:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never buy anything over £20 (from the uk) because there is always a chance they will take your money i would buy it from the shops with ebay it could get on your way to you damaged no postage when buying from shop
2007-12-13 16:12:51 · answer #5 · answered by catssunsetsmusic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use paypal you are protected it is secure don't worry about it.
2007-12-13 16:12:16 · answer #6 · answered by bella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that dosent happen but you could complain to ebay...
I have a iphone so i dont really know!!
2007-12-13 16:11:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋