buidee Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I have been buying and selling on ebay since 1999. I have had my share of scammers. I have learned that ebay does side with the buyers most of the time but as a seller, you have to protect yourself too. Taking exact pictures of the item, pictures of the package before it was sent, a picture of the weight of an item if it was sealed, etc all help to deter although does not prevent scammers. As a small timer, I only have like two to three items for sale on ebay at one time, I can put the extra effort into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cissi Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Not really a bad experience coz the buyer has been communicating... but somewhat feels like a fruitcake case to me. Buyer purchased through GSP. The item was shipped out a week ago from me and has arrived at the shipping center and currently eBay is handling it. The buyer for some interesting yet unknown reason wanted to escalate/open a case not against me but just to check how the package is being processed by eBay. I had to take time explaining what I think the process is to him and said that I didn't even think it should get to his country yet given the time frame unless he paid for expedited shipping to eBay. A week to foreign countires? USPS sometimes doesn't even deliver that soon in US! What is so interesting is that the buyer has close to 800 positive feedbacks and you would have expected those buyers know better. Well... maybe not 100% of time. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Check out my new listings!!! http://www.ebay.com/sch/d_empori/m.html?item=121603324076&hash=item1c501f78ac&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Looking good there my friend ... Keep that camera rolling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
California92563 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Check out my new listings!!!http://www.ebay.com/sch/d_empori/m.html?item=121603324076&hash=item1c501f78ac&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 Dungeons and dragons anyone????? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legodelorean Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Check out my new listings!!! http://www.ebay.com/sch/d_empori/m.html?item=121603324076&hash=item1c501f78ac&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 Creepy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cissi Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Check out my new listings!!! http://www.ebay.com/sch/d_empori/m.html?item=121603324076&hash=item1c501f78ac&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 Is that really you? I think you have a way cooler hair style than Niko. You should get a studio too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Oh c'mon, he just wants to make sure that even though you buy online, you are still buying the items from the Comic Book Guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfishe2 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I hate it when eating my legos produces risk events! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legodelorean Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Guess I should have just stuck with noish noish noish.........didn't know how far I could take that. Sorry, Stephen Rockefeller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Guess I should have just stuck with noish noish noish.........didn't know how far I could take that. Sorry, Stephen Rockefeller.No worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo2112 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Quick question about eBay selling. Is it allowed (by eBay policy) to offer inducements for prompt payment at auction end? Something like, "I will include a sealed set XXX to the winner if payment is made within 24 hours of auction end....". I have a large Lego lot auction ending tomorrow, and I'd be more than happy to include a sweetener to motivate the winner to make payment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justapilgrim Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Don't think so, I offer a random free polybag if auction closes over X amount, or if people buy more than one listing w free shipping I'll throw in a polybag BTW hit up target day after easter and scoop them up a at 50% off so you have a stash for deals Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Brickpicker mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biking_tiger Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 This note is for sellers... I just received a minifig in a manila envelope. It was at least sent with first class package shipping, but no padding, no nothing. Just a minifig with her tool in an envelope. Paint was scraped from the face and head piece and the envelope looked like it was rammed through a sorting machine. When I ship minifigs, I always include a small craft-sized plastic zip bag and padded mailer. I thought this was standard. Please take care of your customers so they will become repeat customers. I know cutting corners to save money seems like a good idea, but it's worth a few extra pennies/order for padded mailers. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legodelorean Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 This note is for sellers... I just received a minifig in a manila envelope. It was at least sent with first class package shipping, but no padding, no nothing. Just a minifig with her tool in an envelope. Paint was scraped from the face and head piece and the envelope looked like it was rammed through a sorting machine. When I ship minifigs, I always include a small craft-sized plastic zip bag and padded mailer. I thought this was standard. Please take care of your customers so they will become repeat customers. I know cutting corners to save money seems like a good idea, but it's worth a few extra pennies/order for padded mailers. Yeah, like an idiot I sent a Simpsons Milhouse minifigure like that loose in a regular envelope and guess what? It was delivered to the buyer with a small hole in the envelope with Milhouse's head missing. I don't know what I was thinking when I did that. I learned my lesson from that for sure. I'll never do that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justapilgrim Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 ---lowest price buy it now---- Hey, will you take $13? ($19.99 plus shipping). My son only saved up $13, I can pay for shipping. Thanks Seems legit?.....buyer has 5700+ feedback, buy him the damn set with your own money!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Brickpicker mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justafrog Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 ---lowest price buy it now---- Hey, will you take $13? ($19.99 plus shipping). My son only saved up $13, I can pay for shipping. Thanks Seems legit?.....buyer has 5700+ feedback, buy him the damn set with your own money!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Brickpicker mobile app "Thank you for the offer, but this is our best price at this time." My standard response. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysbricks Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Or there is always: "Use the Send an Offer button." "There is no button." "Exactly." 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Does anyone want a 10220 - VW Camper Van that's been in the bathroom? http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Creator-Volkswagen-VW-T1-Camper-Van-Bus-10220-/111632778627?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fdd50583 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cissi Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Does anyone want a 10220 - VW Camper Van that's been in the bathroom? http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Creator-Volkswagen-VW-T1-Camper-Van-Bus-10220-/111632778627?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fdd50583 I'd say at least his bathroom is neat and looks clean, probably better than a lot of (no offense) guys' apartments. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Does anyone want a 10220 - VW Camper Van that's been in the bathroom? http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Creator-Volkswagen-VW-T1-Camper-Van-Bus-10220-/111632778627?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fdd50583 What's so bad about it ? I was expecting to see pictures of VW Camper on porcelain throne, but that counter looked cleaner than the microwaves at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 What's so bad about it ? I was expecting to see pictures of VW Camper on porcelain throne, but that counter looked cleaner than the microwaves at work That white just hides the toothpaste splatter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I'd say at least his bathroom is neat and looks clean, probably better than a lot of (no offense) guys' apartments. None taken. We know we're pigs. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cissi Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 OMG! Canadians!!! One buyer contacted me saying not receiving her package yet. I thought the package was delayed and made some phone calls to USPS. But then I checked the dates... as of today only 8 business days has passed. She did not pay for an expedited service so what's the hurry? Even USPS International Priority Mail takes 6-10 business days and no guaranteed time frame for the first-class mail. She only got 3 feedback and claimed she has bought stuff from US many times and never took this long. Oh well, maybe so, just not on eBay. She said she's giving it till this Friday, OMG, in 2 days? So she thinks the notorious USPS is god now? Yeah, this one is a minifig so I just mailed it myself without GSP. OMG! Canadians!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redghostx Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) OMG! Canadians!!! One buyer contacted me saying not receiving her package yet. I thought the package was delayed and made some phone calls to USPS. But then I checked the dates... as of today only 8 business days has passed. She did not pay for an expedited service so what's the hurry? Even USPS International Priority Mail takes 6-10 business days and no guaranteed time frame for the first-class mail. She only got 3 feedback and claimed she has bought stuff from US many times and never took this long. Oh well, maybe so, just not on eBay. She said she's giving it till this Friday, OMG, in 2 days? So she thinks the notorious USPS is god now? Yeah, this one is a minifig so I just mailed it myself without GSP. OMG! Canadians!!! USPS' reputation is well known in Canada as well Also, this is another reason to conduct all of your business at your local TRU parking lot. Edited April 8, 2015 by redghostx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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