Ebay Safety

Klompy · #1 10-07-2005, 08:08 AM

Hi, I just won a bid on a 9300 on ebay and am worried about fraud. I guess I was just wondering how safe it is to use paypal for such a purchase, and If I did get the laptop and it wasn't what was described, how easy it would be to get my money back? Is I really worth it to pay for an escrow service? Thanks ahead for any replies

TheTROLL · #2 10-07-2005, 08:34 AM

Auction URL?

Klompy · #3 10-07-2005, 08:49 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...%3AIT&rd=1

Originaly he didn't have a paypal account set up, but now he does, just trying to figure out my safest option. Mainly worried because he doesn't have a rating

TheTROLL · #4 10-07-2005, 08:58 AM

I don't like the look of this one bit. I'd definitely pay for an escrow service - you've still saved hundreds of dollars if it's kosher, and you'll save an assload more if it's not.

Klompy · #5 10-07-2005, 09:09 AM

kind of what I was thinking....I don't know a lot about computers, but I'm pretty sure I'm getting a good deal if it all works out

MyMindIsGoing · #6 10-07-2005, 10:17 AM

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but I'm pretty sure I'm getting a good deal if it all works out

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IF it works out. I would never buy expencive stuff like that from anyone that was registred that short of time and had that low rating. My personal "rules" when I buy something on ebay: the person I buy from should have a rating higher than the amount you will pay for it, in dollars. And atleast 99% pos feedback. It is also a big plus if they were regged on ebay atleast a year.

kenberman · #7 10-07-2005, 10:31 AM

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I don't like the look of this one bit. I'd definitely pay for an escrow service - you've still saved hundreds of dollars if it's kosher, and you'll save an assload more if it's not.

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yeah, this guys looks shady.

"Please check our other auctions for more details. Great Deals."

what other auctions? this guy only has 1 piece of feedback, and THAT guy is no longer an Ebay user. I'm pretty liberal with who I trust, but alarm bells are going off on this one.

Klompy · #8 10-07-2005, 10:32 AM

so you recomend just telling this guy I dont want it anymore?

TheTROLL · #9 10-07-2005, 10:36 AM

You can't do that, you've bought it.

Either arrange to use an escrow service, or if you know someone near him who can collect it and check it out, do that. If he has a problem with either of those suggestions, you're well within your rights to walk away.

MyMindIsGoing · #10 10-07-2005, 10:45 AM

Or hope that soneone outbids you in case you are the current winner.

*edit:* Didn't check the date but if the auction is finished it's a pain not to buy it.