Re: [MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale

2008-04-29 Thread Barry Wolff
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hendrik Fay Posted At: Monday, April 28, 2008 5:31 PM Posted To: OkieBenz Conversation: [MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale Subject: Re: [MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale I am looking to upgrade my mobile phone and have been looking

[MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale

2008-04-28 Thread LWB250
I just sold a video camera on eBay last night. The bidding was pretty frenzied in the last few seconds, resulting in a snipe for about $50 over the next highest bidder. While the ending price was not unrealistic, it was in the high range for this camera. Anyway, the buyer has feedback, all

Re: [MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale

2008-04-28 Thread Jim Cathey
I won't say where the buyer lives, suffice that it's a major city south of me where english is not the primary language. LA? SD? :-) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale

2008-04-28 Thread R A Bennell
He is in Florida. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 2:02 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale I won't say where the buyer lives, suffice that it's a major city

Re: [MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale

2008-04-28 Thread Rolf
Its only $50. Send it with signature verification. -Rolf LWB250 wrote: I just sold a video camera on eBay last night. The bidding was pretty frenzied in the last few seconds, resulting in a snipe for about $50 over the next highest bidder. While the ending price was not unrealistic, it

Re: [MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale

2008-04-28 Thread John Robbins
Rolf wrote: Its only $50. Send it with signature verification. $50 over the next highest bid. Could be a couple hundred dollars... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale

2008-04-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Hmm, does Paypal's Terms of Service of the week make you financially responsible to paypal if the buyer pays with stolen funds? I'd be inclined to either check with the sellers who previously gave feedback, or just send the camera out and make sure you clean out your paypal account and the bank

Re: [MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale

2008-04-28 Thread Alex Chamberlain
I put in my auctions that I refuse to ship to PayPal buyers with unverified addresses. Like refusing to take personal checks, it is another way to reduce the number of flakes and deadbeats. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale

2008-04-28 Thread dave walton
There is no way to guarantee you will keep the money if paid by PayPal or a credit card. There are a number of mechanisms in place to protect the consumer against fraud which can be abused. Proof of delivery will not help if someone wants to rip you off. Even if PayPal enforces the transaction, if

Re: [MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale

2008-04-28 Thread Bill R
: Re: [MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale I won't say where the buyer lives, suffice that it's a major city south of me where english is not the primary language. LA? SD? :-) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http

Re: [MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale

2008-04-28 Thread Hendrik Fay
I am looking to upgrade my mobile phone and have been looking at some on fleabay, naturally I check the feedback of sellers to determine if they are straightup. Came across one feedback where the buyer claimed that the package arrived empty, the seller answered back that the receipt he/she got

Re: [MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale

2008-04-28 Thread dave walton
That may sound good, but over her disputes are usually decided in favor of the consumer and the merchant is left to recover money through the court system. A dishonest merchant will just send a defective item or a brick. A dishonest customer will return an item the same way. Proof of delivery does