Buying something outside eBay, tips?

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I'm going to be buying a camcorder from someone in California.
Not through eBay.
Wanted to know if anyone had experience doing a transaction like this.
Since I'm sure he'll want the money before the product.
What do you suggest, pay half before I get the item, pay in full?
Tell him to get his ass on eBay?
 
Cobster said:
I'm going to be buying a camcorder from someone in California.
Not through eBay.
Wanted to know if anyone had experience doing a transaction like this.
Since I'm sure he'll want the money before the product.
What do you suggest, pay half before I get the item, pay in full?
Tell him to get his ass on eBay?
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I suggest using paypal or a major credit card. The both offer some protection
 
How does Visa offer protection on a transaction as such, and paypal (esp., if it's not done via eBay?)
Thanks Papa...
 
Cobster said:
How does Visa offer protection on a transaction as such, and paypal (esp., if it's not done via eBay?)
Thanks Papa...
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VISA offoer some level of fraud protection. If a merchant is guilty of fraud they will use the ability to use VISA or MASTERCARD if you file a complaint and the merchant is found to have degrauded you. PAY PAL will pretty much so, do the same.
 
Cobster said:
I'm going to be buying a camcorder from someone in California.
Not through eBay.
Wanted to know if anyone had experience doing a transaction like this.
Since I'm sure he'll want the money before the product.
What do you suggest, pay half before I get the item, pay in full?
Tell him to get his ass on eBay?
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Buyer beware, as always. Send half now(a Bank Money Order), and wait to see if he sends want you wanted, as advertized. If and when he does, then send him the other half. Unless of course you know this person. Sincerely, Jon .
 
Only buy from a reputable online store, which you can tell by just looking around their site, or searching for reviews online.
 
hammertm said:
My tip is..... don't do it.
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I agree wholeheartedly.....you're begging to get shafted.

1) No seller will send you an item with the promise to pay later....cause then THEY're risking getting shafted.....what's to stop you from just not sending the other half?

2) Unless the item is half the price of anyone else, why are you even considering this? If it is half the price, my question would be: why is it half the price?

Just remember: the internet is flooded with people whose main goal is to fuck you over as much as they humanly can. Don't get me wrong, there are probably more honest people out there than crooks but you have to read the signs and this one is blaring stay away stay far far away....

Also remember this: if it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, you can pretty much guarantee that it's a fucking duck!
 
You can also buy used items from Amazon (aka Amazon Marketplace)

I've had good success with Amazaon Market, and I prefer them over Ebay.

No fees to advertise and sell, and no complaints while being a buyer.
 
Thanks for the tips, I was weary, so I suggested eBay for both our sakes.
He had no issue with it at all.
But some good suggestions to remember.
Might recommend Amazon marketplace to.
Thanks again.
 
I've been shafted with an online purchase before. My saving grace was that I used paypal with a credit card account. The guy gave a song and dance about shipping delivery, and I couldn't figure out why.....until I went to the paypal website.... you have 30 days to file a complaint and get your money back, I filed on day 29... got my money back.
 
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