I have the option to send over a card to China, wise move?

[ibuysportsephemera]

Good chance you will be burned if you complete this transaction...the off ebay shipping to China (or other foreign countries) has been around for awhile. The only possible way I would do it is to request an international money order (if your bank will accept them).

Good luck.

Jeff

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by ibuysportsephemera

Good chance you will be burned if you complete this transaction...the off ebay shipping to China (or other foreign countries) has been around for awhile. The only possible way I would do it is to request an international money order (if your bank will accept them).

Good luck.

Jeff

Agreed. Tell him he can send you the payment, money order, check, whatever. Once it clears you'll send the card and he will save on international shipping. Otherwise no deal.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Agreed. Tell him he can send you the payment, money order, check, whatever. Once it clears you'll send the card and he will save on international shipping. Otherwise no deal.

+1.

Larry

[ksabet]

My sister lives in Beijing and won't even order from Amazon because she doesn't trust the system there.

Its not worth it.

[Jewish-collector]

No, don't send it. Sometimes you gotta say, WTF

[njdunkin1]

Originally Posted by Enfuego

Turn around and walk away slowly

Originally Posted by gnaz01

Nope

Originally Posted by ibuysportsephemera

Good chance you will be burned if you complete this transaction...the off ebay shipping to China (or other foreign countries) has been around for awhile. The only possible way I would do it is to request an international money order (if your bank will accept them).

Good luck.

Jeff

Thanks gentlemen, I sent him a message just stating that it was against eBay guidelines for transactions outside of eBay itself when it comes to stuff like this. He seemed pretty chill about it, pretty quick response. Thanks again!
EDIT: I'm solely sticking to PayPal for my eBay transactions at the moment, I do appreciate the advice. Just seems to be the best fit for me right now.

[kmac32]

No way in Hades would I ever consider it. This request "Trumps" most of the bad ideas I have ever heard of. Just my opinion.

[njdunkin1]

Originally Posted by kmac32

No way in Hades would I ever consider it. This request "Trumps" most of the bad ideas I have ever heard of. Just my opinion.

Hey, your opinion is quite valid. I'm just tryin to cover my butt.

[pclpads]

Ah so . . . just say no.

[sycks22]

If he sends you back 3 jerseys for $50 I'd do it

[jfkheat]

You would have no proof that the card was ever delivered. Don't do it.
James

[Stampsfan]

While this may not be relevant to this particular case, eBay's Global Shipping Program is a rip off for international buyers. I seldom bid on items that are in that program.

Many folks certainly wish more US dealers (that do ship to Canada) were aware that being involved in the program will limit bids or sales.

For me, it better be a sweet deal on the card or item to endure the excessive charges.

[rjackson44]

Simple no

[iowadoc77]

Avoid like the plague. Not worth it

[Filthy]

Just to play Devils advocate here, I collect a lot of high end "modern" basketball. There are SO MANY high end collectors in China. Almost every single $500+ card I've ever sold, has been sold to someone in China. If I had to guess, over the past 2 years, I've sold 10-12 cards and sent them to china. A few of he cards were sold for over $1,000. None of the transactions were done via ebay...and all of them were payed for via Paypal, in the exact same manner that this buyer is requesting....and have never had an issue of any kind.