How do you trust the seller?

JZNx · 09-04-2011, 02:29 AM

Like if you buy something expansive... such as exhaust... wheels... or anything that is over $1000... i feel like that is a lot of money...
So how do you trust the seller?
Do you guys use paypal?
Do paypal even cover these?

Now that I am really serious about buying some stuffs on the forum... I am bit nervous...
Any recommendation?

Cyberium · 09-04-2011, 02:31 AM

Depends on where your buying it from. Are you buying it off Ebay? Check out the seller's ratings and feedback. If that looks good, always use Paypal. Paypal will back you up and refund your money if things don't work out the way they are supposed to.

If your buying off the forum, again... do some research. How long has the person been a member? Has he/she sold anything before? If so, find out who and ask how the sale went.

JZNx · 09-04-2011, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberium

Depends on where your buying it from. Are you buying it off Ebay? Check out the seller's ratings and feedback. If that looks good, always use Paypal. Paypal will back you up and refund your money if things don't work out the way they are supposed to.

If your buying off the forum, again... do some research. How long has the person been a member? Has he/she sold anything before? If so, find out who and ask how the sale went.

I see, thanks for the info =)

KillerBee370 · 09-04-2011, 03:15 AM

If you buy anything from me it's like

Anybody else is a complete crapshoot.

XwChriswX · 09-04-2011, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerBee370

If you buy anything from me it's like

Anybody else is a complete crapshoot.

Unless its condoms...

JZNx · 09-04-2011, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerBee370

If you buy anything from me it's like

Anybody else is a complete crapshoot.

LOL!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Unless its condoms...

LOL!!!

But seriously... any advice?!

delusional · 09-04-2011, 03:26 AM

just stick with paypal. no other forms of payment. and if it seems suspicious or anything just file a claim to paypal and you'll get your money right back as long as its within 30days(maybe 45? cant remember)

KillerBee370 · 09-04-2011, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Unless its condoms...

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XwChriswX · 09-04-2011, 03:35 AM

You've already been given the best tips one can give you... but i'll try to add to them.

If it's a forum poster, ask yourself this:

Are they 'active'? (healthy post count)
Did they post pictures?
In the picture, did it have some sort of note card with their Username and Date?
Did they post an asking price, or 'PM me your price'?
Do they give descriptions of any defects or problems and photo document them as well?
Are they a Premium (paying) member? (Not that it will make the sale any different, but if someone donates money to the forum, its a good chance they're not trying to scam anyone on it)

If it's an eBay auction, ask yourself this:

Is it a company, or private sale?
Do they have a "Top Rated Seller" badge?
Do they have a high Feedback Score?
Do they have a positive Feedback? (preferably 95% more more for me)
Where are they located? (I try to stay inside the US if possible)
Is the description of the item accurate?
Does the picture match the item described, or is it a 'stock' image?

Most people nowadays use Paypal to purchase things either from the forum, or from eBay/Amazon/etc. since it's simple and neither party gets the other parties banking info. Paypal for most sales will charge a fee just to cover the transaction, and also if you are the buyer, paying this fee gives you the peace of mind knowing Paypal will pay you back in the event the sale is delinquent. Usually, some people say to just send the funds as a 'gift' so you don't have to pay the fee. Depending on the person, and how open you are to the idea, this isn't a problem 99% of the time.

If someone does try to scam you though, especially on here, the negative feedback is more detrimental than any gain they might get from cheating you out of a few bucks, so its not a problem on here. But on internet auctions, you some times have to be a little more careful.

Hope your eyes aren't bleeding too much after all that.

Trips · 09-04-2011, 03:51 AM

Damn to much red bull

XwChriswX · 09-04-2011, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Damn to much red bull

LoL No way, not even a pepsi!

It's just AZ is so freaking boring, so all I have to do is sit here and research and type

Trips · 09-04-2011, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

LoL No way, not even a pepsi!

It's just AZ is so freaking boring, so all I have to do is sit here and research and type

Well, research this. How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?

XwChriswX · 09-04-2011, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Well, research this. How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?

Taken from: Welcome to Tootsie Roll Incorporated

Quote:

A group of engineering students from Purdue University reported that its licking machine, modeled after a human tongue, took an average of 364 licks to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop. Twenty of the group's volunteers assumed the licking challenge-unassisted by machinery-and averaged 252 licks each to the center.

Quote:

Rejecting the notion that one needed active college status to undertake the Tootsie Pop licking challenge, a group of junior high students at Swathmore School used human lickers, reporting an average of 144 licks to reach the center of a Tootsie Pop.

There is also a contest where you can win $50,000 if you guess correctly:

Quote:

Submit your best guess as to the number of licks it takes the average person to arrive at the chewy center of a Tootsie Pop for a chance to win $50,000.

Tootsie Roll Tootsie Pops How Many Licks Promotion Sweepstakes Win $50,000

JZNx · 09-04-2011, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

You've already been given the best tips one can give you... but i'll try to add to them.

If it's a forum poster, ask yourself this:

Are they 'active'? (healthy post count)
Did they post pictures?
In the picture, did it have some sort of note card with their Username and Date?
Did they post an asking price, or 'PM me your price'?
Do they give descriptions of any defects or problems and photo document them as well?
Are they a Premium (paying) member? (Not that it will make the sale any different, but if someone donates money to the forum, its a good chance they're not trying to scam anyone on it)

If it's an eBay auction, ask yourself this:

Is it a company, or private sale?
Do they have a "Top Rated Seller" badge?
Do they have a high Feedback Score?
Do they have a positive Feedback? (preferably 95% more more for me)
Where are they located? (I try to stay inside the US if possible)
Is the description of the item accurate?
Does the picture match the item described, or is it a 'stock' image?

Most people nowadays use Paypal to purchase things either from the forum, or from eBay/Amazon/etc. since it's simple and neither party gets the other parties banking info. Paypal for most sales will charge a fee just to cover the transaction, and also if you are the buyer, paying this fee gives you the peace of mind knowing Paypal will pay you back in the event the sale is delinquent. Usually, some people say to just send the funds as a 'gift' so you don't have to pay the fee. Depending on the person, and how open you are to the idea, this isn't a problem 99% of the time.

If someone does try to scam you though, especially on here, the negative feedback is more detrimental than any gain they might get from cheating you out of a few bucks, so its not a problem on here. But on internet auctions, you some times have to be a little more careful.

Hope your eyes aren't bleeding too much after all that.

Thank you =)

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Taken from: Welcome to Tootsie Roll Incorporated

There is also a contest where you can win $50,000 if you guess correctly:

Tootsie Roll Tootsie Pops How Many Licks Promotion Sweepstakes Win $50,000

Thank you again ?! o.o??

09-04-2011, 02:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
JZNx Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: **SoCal Posts: 246 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	How do you trust the seller? Like if you buy something expansive... such as exhaust... wheels... or anything that is over $1000... i feel like that is a lot of money... So how do you trust the seller? Do you guys use paypal? Do paypal even cover these? Now that I am really serious about buying some stuffs on the forum... I am bit nervous... Any recommendation?

09-04-2011, 02:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	Depends on where your buying it from. Are you buying it off Ebay? Check out the seller's ratings and feedback. If that looks good, always use Paypal. Paypal will back you up and refund your money if things don't work out the way they are supposed to. If your buying off the forum, again... do some research. How long has the person been a member? Has he/she sold anything before? If so, find out who and ask how the sale went. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

09-04-2011, 03:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
delusional Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 968 Drives: 09 PG T/S/N 7AT Rep Power: 15	just stick with paypal. no other forms of payment. and if it seems suspicious or anything just file a claim to paypal and you'll get your money right back as long as its within 30days(maybe 45? cant remember) __________________ 2009 Platinum Graphite Touring [ Sport Package ¦¦ Navigation ¦¦ 7 Speed Automatic ] [ Berk ¦ H&R ¦ ONEighty ¦ K&N ¦ Stillen ¦ Eibach ¦ Cobb ¦ Ichiba ¦ Hankook ]

09-04-2011, 03:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	You've already been given the best tips one can give you... but i'll try to add to them. If it's a forum poster, ask yourself this: Are they 'active'? (healthy post count) Did they post pictures? In the picture, did it have some sort of note card with their Username and Date? Did they post an asking price, or 'PM me your price'? Do they give descriptions of any defects or problems and photo document them as well? Are they a Premium (paying) member? (Not that it will make the sale any different, but if someone donates money to the forum, its a good chance they're not trying to scam anyone on it) If it's an eBay auction, ask yourself this: Is it a company, or private sale? Do they have a "Top Rated Seller" badge? Do they have a high Feedback Score? Do they have a positive Feedback? (preferably 95% more more for me) Where are they located? (I try to stay inside the US if possible) Is the description of the item accurate? Does the picture match the item described, or is it a 'stock' image? Most people nowadays use Paypal to purchase things either from the forum, or from eBay/Amazon/etc. since it's simple and neither party gets the other parties banking info. Paypal for most sales will charge a fee just to cover the transaction, and also if you are the buyer, paying this fee gives you the peace of mind knowing Paypal will pay you back in the event the sale is delinquent. Usually, some people say to just send the funds as a 'gift' so you don't have to pay the fee. Depending on the person, and how open you are to the idea, this isn't a problem 99% of the time. If someone does try to scam you though, especially on here, the negative feedback is more detrimental than any gain they might get from cheating you out of a few bucks, so its not a problem on here. But on internet auctions, you some times have to be a little more careful. Hope your eyes aren't bleeding too much after all that. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14 Last edited by XwChriswX; 09-04-2011 at 03:53 AM.

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