Stupid Questions (with apologies)

[qe3]

Steven- I get it, and the world is full of bad people, but in your first example, don't you wait until viewing the product to release the funds on paypal? Monopoly though it may be, doesn't paypal offer you that protection? I appreciate your feedback, and your points about eBay are legit- which is why I am here!

I bought something three weeks ago using paypal; the item was not even close to as described so I did not release the funds to the seller on paypal. Seemed simple enough, and although I had to send it back, it cost me $5 instead of $500.

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by qe3

Steven- I get it, and the world is full of bad people, but in your first example, don't you wait until viewing the product to release the funds on paypal? Monopoly though it may be, doesn't paypal offer you that protection? I appreciate your feedback, and your points about eBay are legit- which is why I am here!

Use the search function on this board and you will find stories of honest sellers and dishonest buyers where pp simply goes into your account and removes the money the buyer paid based on allegations from the buyer w/in some of the loopholes that exists. Your cc cant protect at that point and pp refuses to protect the seller. I simply do not EVER sell high-priced items on ebay.

[qe3]

I can see how this would be an issue for the seller, but based on the example you gave me of the Goudey purchase, I was referring to the buyer in this case-- good buyer, bad seller. In that case, where do you sell high end items? Does it matter if you limit your buyers to those with a large number of transactions/ positive feedback?

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by qe3

In that case, where do you sell high end items? Does it matter if you limit your buyers to those with a large number of transactions/ positive feedback?

My higher end items are sold on the n54 b/s/t and only on the b/s/t - I have another couple connections thru the hobby as well and put feelers out there from time to time...never the bay. I have received far superior service from sheriff Leon than from any TEAM on ebay. Long live Sheriff Leon! (Was that too much?)

you will be hard pressed to find sold prices on the BST. Most people delete them and put sold up. I do hope you can find some of what your looking for though

[sportscardpete]

Originally Posted by Pup6913

you will be hard pressed to find sold prices on the BST. Most people delete them and put sold up. I do hope you can find some of what your looking for though

As it should be!



Personally from a buyer's perspective ebay is awesome. As long as you don't mind the clutter there are still nice cards to be had.

Can't say the same for a seller.