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Steve f>Just to ask, if anyone knows, do you just register as usual through ebay and then refuse to pay if you win an auction? What happens if you do this on several? Can ebay somehow get to a person's normal, good account and mess that up if, under a different id, the same person is bidding on fake card auctions without intending to pay?<
Joann, Bear in mind, The new 'Alias Bidder' format, has seriously cramped anticounterfeit measures such as this technique.
Just simply register another ID. I do not use my name or residence, I use Jim Crandall -KIDDING!
Reckon there's some risk, but it's been my experience that the scammer doesn't want to attract attention and most won't push the non-payment issue beyond filing a NPB. -which have been reversed quickly by ebaY in all cases. The eBay terms of service is quite clear when listing ungraded material and these creeps no darn well they're on thin ice from the start.
*Surprisingly, Ebay nor Paypal hasn't hassled my whistleblower account(s).
I've been burned several times on high value cards -admittedly, cuz of my own stupidity. So I especially enjoy watching these sellers panic as they strategize on how to get payment. It's fun to see 'em squirm too. Of course I drag it out to the max time limit, as the benefit far outweigh the risk.
I will only fake-bid on items I am 110% certain on and the seller has malicious intent. I will notify an ignorant newbee before bidding -realizing noone's perfect.
Now I' ve noticed several others doing this now and it appears to have a positive effect. I see less scams. Now, if there was a way to zing that Barry Sanders rookie seller... 