Re: Ebay insurance. This apparently *only* applies in the USA. I heard about a woman in the UK who was cheated out of ?10,000 (she sent the goods but was never paid) but was not covered by Ebay's insurance. I don't know if the escrow is offered outside the US either.
This case came up on the BBC Money Box program, a reliable source of consumer financial advice. I may be wrong but I think "Ebay did not provide a spokesman" type of affairs, where they read out a statement to the effect that Ebay is looking at insurance schemes outside the USA. I have used Ebay in the UK, but prefer hands on contact with the goods before releasing the cash, only realistic in the home counties I guess but it has worked well both buying and selling. Cheers -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Shangara Singh Sent: 08 October 2003 17:16 To: ProDIG Subject: Re: [PRODIG] Cheap Canon 1Ds It was 8/10/03 4:29 pm, when Quentin Harriott wrote: > I would warn all potential purchasers of the Canon 1D on eBay of the old > axiom 'that if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is'. > A few things to remember:- > I hope I haven't put you off eBay as I am an avid user, > Caveat emptor Quentin I was under the impression that as long as you stuck to the eBay guidelines, you were insured against fraud. If the item is too good to be true, eBay being the intermediary, should make good by reimbursing you when the auction they oversaw turns sour. One VERY obvious scam to be weary of is the seller sending an email to all the bidders to say the item was sold but the buyer dropped out so, as you made a bid, you are being given the chance to purchase the item! Of course, since you weren't the successful bidder and you'd be entering into a private sale, I can't see how eBay would back your claim when the 2.5k 1Ds doesn't turn up on your doorstep. There's something to be said for another old saying "A fool and his money are soon parted." My Tupence worth...any raise?.... --/ Shangara Singh. :: Photoshop Glossary of Terms, Phrases & Acronyms :: Photoshop 7.0 Essential Tips :: http://www.photoshopace.com :: Exam Aids for Photoshop, Illustrator & Dreamweaver :: http://www.examaids.com =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE -- ____________________________________________________ Message scanned for viruses and dangerous content by <http://www.newnet.co.uk/av/> and believed to be clean -- ____________________________________________________ Message scanned for viruses and dangerous content by <http://www.newnet.co.uk/av/> and believed to be clean =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
