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10-20-2019, 10:00 AM
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How do I protect myself as a seller?
Hope it’s OK if I post here, as I’m not really sure where this should go.
I have never sold a “big ticket” item before. I am looking to sell an item that is probably worth in the region of $4000. If I sell (not via eBay, at least for now) and accept PayPal, how do I protect myself from having the buyer just decide within 180 days that he/she wants to return it, for no specific reason? Or worse, what happens if in a few months, the buyer damages the item himself/herself and decides he/she wants to return it and blame me for the damage? I’d like to sell my item, but I’m concerned that I could end up having a damaged item returned to me, and I’m out the sale as well. I’m thinking it may be safer to go through an auction house, but I’d really like to avoid the fees. Thank you all in advance. Adam Last edited by Jetsfan; 10-20-2019 at 10:01 AM. Reason: Typographical error 
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10-20-2019, 10:12 AM
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What category of item is it?
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10-20-2019, 10:14 AM
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For a good item my fees would be very competitive or better than ebay's and I am not the only one who fits that description.
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10-20-2019, 10:28 AM
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An AH is not a bad idea under your circumstances, and Scott has already offered a fee-break, which is gracious and his AH is really up and coming, so that is a very fine option.
However, if you choose to try to sell direct first, Net54's BST is a great place to list the item. I, personally, have bought, sold, and traded many valuable items through Net54 BST, some of which were substantially more than $4k. First, you can "vet" any potential buyer by asking around (Leon has always been a solid reference resource) and in some cases, I have seen entire threads asking the board what they know about person X or Y. Second, you can insist on PayPal Friends and Family, which means the decision to return money is on you since PayPal (I think) has no policing responsibility. Finally, the risk of reputation damage on this Board to someone who punts on a deal may serve as a built-in protection against being a slimy buyer (and seller). Regardless, good luck. And if your item is is something rare and old, PM me - I may be interested!
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10-20-2019, 10:34 AM
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PayPal F&F
As a buyer, I would never use F&F on a $4k card.
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