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post 1615203041 08-31-2020, 05:49 PM
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Sold something on Ebay to a buyer with 0 feedback WHAT TO DO

I have 290 transactions on ebay and 100% feedback and never encountered this before.


I sold my Galaxy Watch on ebay for $120 to a guy who created an ebay account on February 2020 and has 0 transaction history. He paid immediately via Paypal and everything seems to check out but i am still kinda sceptical.

On paypal it says Seller protection is eligible but my scam senses are still tingling.


There is another guy that bid also for $120 and he has 61 transaction and 100% feedback. Id much rather sell to him but id have to cancel this transaction.


Am i being too paranoid here what do you guys think?
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post 1615203191 08-31-2020, 05:51 PM
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Prepare your angus for a chargeback. Everyone has to start a new account, maybe hes actually new
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post 1615203221 08-31-2020, 05:51 PM
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I have cancelled a transaction before because I wasn't comfortable with the buyer. Granted, I was selling a $5000 item. Decided to sell it on Craigslist instead for slightly less.
post 1615203241 08-31-2020, 05:52 PM
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Nothing you can do now OP. Just clinch your cheeks and hope it doesn't go south. Take this as a lesson. In your next ads, state loud and clear that you'll be cancelling buyer bids with 0 feedback (not sure if EBAY still allows that but who cares)

You aren't paranoid, you're rightfully concern. Just look at it as an older guy/gal who doesn't usually online shop but decided to take a deal on your product.

TLDR; can't do chit not boyo, prepare for them to go in dry.
post 1615203451 08-31-2020, 05:53 PM
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BRB. Looking to hire for entry level position.
BRB. Must have experience.

Might be their first time buying.
post 1615203671 08-31-2020, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted By Pumpinmirin⏩
BRB. Looking to hire for entry level position.
BRB. Must have experience.

Might be their first time buying.
Yes possibly i google searched his name and he has twitter and ********. Seems to be some Mexican guy.
Originally Posted By muscle
Nothing you can do now OP. Just clinch your cheeks and hope it doesn't go south. Take this as a lesson. In your next ads, state loud and clear that you'll be cancelling buyer bids with 0 feedback (not sure if EBAY still allows that but who cares)

You aren't paranoid, you're rightfully concern. Just look at it as an older guy/gal who doesn't usually online shop but decided to take a deal on your product.

TLDR; can't do chit not boyo, prepare for them to go in dry.
Yeh he looks older like he's in his 40's.
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Originally Posted By 2011change⏩
Prepare your angus for a chargeback. Everyone has to start a new account, maybe hes actually new
This. Ebay/paypal always sides with the buyer.
Not sure if you can protect yourself. even if shipping with insurance etc, dude might claim faulty product or something.
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post 1615204651 08-31-2020, 06:06 PM
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cancel sale.
post 1615204791 08-31-2020, 06:07 PM
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Send him a broken watch.

That way, if he fcuks you over, you fcuked him first.
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post 1615204971 08-31-2020, 06:10 PM
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you should be more cautious with that. He could chargeback since he paid through paypal, Unless you specifically requested for him to pay through FRIENDS AND FAMILY (or someone you know idk what its called) in which case he cannot chargeback and he pays the paypal fees and whatnot
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post 1615205041 08-31-2020, 06:11 PM
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Google maps the address and report back
i sell things online and you have to be skeptical when selling electronic items, but he might just be a new buyer
post 1615205211 08-31-2020, 06:13 PM
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you will be fine they arent going to side with a brand new buyer with zero feedback over an established seller, I just sold $5500 worth of basketball cards over seas to ****ing CHINA to a guy with 5 feedback and 2 days later had his account banned and it all worked out for me i think you will be ok
post 1615208131 08-31-2020, 06:45 PM
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Honestly i dont even care much about the money but id be more pissed that i finally fell for a scam and it would feel terrible.
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post 1615208541 08-31-2020, 06:51 PM
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Look up his address on google maps and make sure it’s legit. Almost happened to me a couple months ago, some ******* was like I want your ps4 and I’ll give you $500 for it. I said sure and they sent the money. Seemed too good to be true. Looked up the address and it was some scam address they’ve been using

Pretty much the package will never say delivered so I’ll never get my money via PayPal
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post 1615209031 08-31-2020, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted By trippped⏩
you will be fine they arent going to side with a brand new buyer with zero feedback over an established seller, I just sold $5500 worth of basketball cards over seas to ****ing CHINA to a guy with 5 feedback and 2 days later had his account banned and it all worked out for me i think you will be ok
Yes they will side with the buyer noob.

OP I sold a $90 item to someone with 0 feedback a month ago and it was fine. If you’re not comfortable cancel.
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As long as it's not going to a Florida address, you should be ok.
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Originally Posted By IronILLinois⏩
Yes they will side with the buyer noob.

OP I sold a $90 item to someone with 0 feedback a month ago and it was fine. If you’re not comfortable cancel.
lol your right lets listen to the guy selling a $90 item while im selling thousands of dollars...whatever you say lil guy
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Sold my ps4 for $330 to a 0 feedback buyer. He left positive feedback.
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First rule on eBay when selling is a description disclaimer saying all 0 feedback bids will be cancelled.

Highly suggest you nuke this now, As odds are you will be getting the shaft 75/25.

I would still send the original buyer a log of your dung in the mail without a return address after cancelling to see if this person exists and sends you a message asking why he was mailed human feces.

Only way to be sure you made the correct call.
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Send it certified mail so they have to sign for it. Some ****** tried to rip me off saying he never got it a few years ago but dropped the case after I brought up he had to sign for the package. Dealing with eBay is a headache. Rather sell **** local
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Originally Posted By Droopdx⏩
Look up his address on google maps and make sure it’s legit. Almost happened to me a couple months ago, some ******* was like I want your ps4 and I’ll give you $500 for it. I said sure and they sent the money. Seemed too good to be true. Looked up the address and it was some scam address they’ve been using

Pretty much the package will never say delivered so I’ll never get my money via PayPal
Took your advice and it was some commercial looking building in Miami. Ended up canceling the transaction and sending a second chance offer to the guy who also bid $120 but has 61 transactions with 100% feedback and he accepted it.


I send the 0 feedback guy msg

Hi,

I am sorry but i do not feel comfortable sending my product to someone with 0% feedback and a non residential address. I will cancel the order and you will be receiving your money back. I am sorry about this but if you are a legitimate buyer i suggest buying few less expensive products to establish a good report on ebay.

Sorry for inconvenience




and he replied


New message from: dvento77 (0)
Good evening, if I don't have a score, it's because obviously I'm new to eBay, I've been more of an Amazon user, I think your excuse is very silly, be more sincere and responsible, it's not my fault that the auction didn't cover your expectations, so truth that lack of seriousness.







Still not sure if scam or not
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Everyone starts somewhere but zero feedback is always skeptical. I wouldn’t sell to zero feedback anything over $50.


Also on another note, I bought a hoodie on ebay worth $60, USPS marked it as delivered but I never received chit. Seller doesn’t want to refund or replace, what are my options? I used paypal
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Originally Posted By Weezy32⏩
Took your advice and it was some commercial looking building in Miami. Ended up canceling the transaction and sending a second chance offer to the guy who also bid $120 but has 61 transactions with 100% feedback and he accepted it.


I send the 0 feedback guy msg

Hi,

I am sorry but i do not feel comfortable sending my product to someone with 0% feedback and a non residential address. I will cancel the order and you will be receiving your money back. I am sorry about this but if you are a legitimate buyer i suggest buying few less expensive products to establish a good report on ebay.

Sorry for inconvenience




and he replied


New message from: dvento77 (0)
Good evening, if I don't have a score, it's because obviously I'm new to eBay, I've been more of an Amazon user, I think your excuse is very silly, be more sincere and responsible, it's not my fault that the auction didn't cover your expectations, so truth that lack of seriousness.







Still not sure if scam or not
I would go with your gut.
Originally Posted By Merc009⏩
Everyone starts somewhere but zero feedback is always skeptical. I wouldn’t sell to zero feedback anything over $50.


Also on another note, I bought a hoodie on ebay worth $60, USPS marked it as delivered but I never received chit. Seller doesn’t want to refund or replace, what are my options? I used paypal
I would contact your local post office, since they can track exactly where the package was dropped off. When the mailman scans the package it also keeps track of the GPS location.
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Originally Posted By Weezy32⏩
New message from: dvento77 (0)
Good evening, if I don't have a score, it's because obviously I'm new to eBay, I've been more of an Amazon user, I think your excuse is very silly, be more sincere and responsible, it's not my fault that the auction didn't cover your expectations, so truth that lack of seriousness.
that's scammer talk
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Reminds me of my friend who sold a phone to some dude in ****ing Bangladesh with no positive feedback and agreed to send the phone before receiving payment so the buyer could make sure the phone works

Lol why would you ship the phone? RIP phone.
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Originally Posted By Merc009⏩
Everyone starts somewhere but zero feedback is always skeptical. I wouldn’t sell to zero feedback anything over $50.


Also on another note, I bought a hoodie on ebay worth $60, USPS marked it as delivered but I never received chit. Seller doesn’t want to refund or replace, what are my options? I used paypal
I ordered a used phone last year, seller shipped an empty box with tracking info.

I put a claim thru ebay "item not received" and it was immediately rejected because of the shipping info. I was basically fukrd through both eBay and PayPal because of it. Couldn't put another claim in.

It was quite the scam/loophole. I was able to use my credit card to fight the charge and thankfully I got my money back.
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