Ebay

[lady_p_gold]

I have a bid on something on Ebay (I am the seller) but the bidder has no history whatsoever. How can I be sure that he or she is ok ? I have only ever bought something before never sold.

[vicalncraig]

Everyone on ebay has to start somewhere! You can bar all buyers with less than x feedback. If it is not a high value item and is for the UK you should be fine....GO TO SITE MAP ON EBAY and look up Community Board for more extensive advice.Best to always use paypal and anyway you don't send the item until the money is in your skyrocket.

[lady_p_gold]

Thank you, will do

[Oneeyedvic]

When I sell something, I always ask anyone with a feedback of less than 5 to email me (contact seller) their name, address and telephonenumber. Whilst this is hardly foolproof, most people who are going to mess you around are not going to want you ringing their phone.

Have sold to vairous people with little or no feedback and never had a problem.

[tigerthecat]

I have had problems with people with low feedback, I suspect it's not malicious just that they are unfamiliar with ebay. As long as you have your money in the bank you will be okay But if it's a lot of money (enough that you can't afford to loose it) you must be sure the money has cleared.

I always use paypal for overseas buyers (cashing non uk cheques is a no no). Also make sure your P&P costs are correct - you can charge for packing as well as postage. Plus when you post your item if it's under �28 you are insured if you get a free certificate of posting from the PO (write the full details on the reciept) over �28 I would recommend insurance - loosing a parcel is a nightmare - you will be able to prove to your buyer you posted it. I have had a parcel go missing and Royal mail were diabolical, I did pursue the claim over many many months but as a result I advise buyers that I will not pursue a claim but will furnish them with the paperwork neccessary for them to claim.

[ShoeShopDot]

Am I missing something? Reading this question and the answers, it would appear that e-bay is a closed shop consisting ONLY of well established buyers and sellers and NEWCOMERS ARE NOT WELCOME. I have never bought nor sold anything on e-bay does this mean I never can because I have no history? So, have I to apply this to myself and refuse to sell a pair of shoes to a customer who has never bought anything before. And should a prospective customer realise that they should not buy from me because they have never bought before. I really think that people who do want to use e-bay whether for buying or selling should have a bit more common sense.

[dzug]

If anyone is planning to commit fraud on e-bay they will probably do quite a lot of problem free purchases or sales first to build up a good feedback score before starting the dirty.

Apart from unfamiliarity with the system, you have no reason to fear someone with -no- feedback.

My own e-bay score is very low - I've only ever bought the odd item, but I've always paid by paypal within minutes of the auction ending. Would you refuse to sell to me?

[tiarin2006]

Hi

In my experience eBay is ok! I have had a couple of glitches which were solved by both the seller and (me the buyer) very amicably!

Only recently have I had a seller that said

a) he did not receive the chq

b) he had received it but wrong name on it

c) did i still want the item, if not he would refund me and resell the item

I asked for a refund as the item had been an xmas present and had got it from another place, this was promised, i have not received the cheque refund and the guy is now not a member. eBay dont wnt 2 know

Having been an eBay member for over 4 yrs I would rate eBay but make sure the buyer/seller has viable contact details

Goodluck