druddle

I am bidding for an electronic item off Ebay. The seller is "techworldsg" which is listed in Singapore. Preferred payment methods are Paypal, Western Union or Bidpay.

I am really dubious about this as i know loads of people have been ripped off by people bidding for this sort of thing. How safe is Paypal ? I usually use Nochex for stuff in the UK.

Dave

BuRR

If you don't mind me asking, what are you bidding on, and is it high value?

I have found that small(er) items such as Secure digital memory cards (etc) are safe, whilst the bigger "bargains" to be had are just scams.

Having said that, I've <touches wood> not had to deal with a fraud from over that neck of the woods yet.

Sith

I think as Paypal is Credit card you have fraud protection.

Scoobydick

I think, I have heard that yes you can easily pay money into your Paypal account via credit card and then send it to someone else - but that is not the same as paying someone by credit card - the purchase protection is only valid if Paypal themselves rip you off and they offer no guarantee with respet to thethird party.

fatherpierre

Does the seller accept Escrow?

If he/she does then there's no problem.

BuRR

Make sure its a genuine Escrow-type company (YOUR choice) and not one made up by the seller for a quick scam (which is what we're seeing more and more)

deanimus

Paypal is relatively safe, You can file a complaint and get your money back easily enough as long as it is filed within 30 days of sending the money.

Wurzel

iTrader: (1)

I use paypal all the time on ebay and have never had a problem.

Phantom_Flan_Flinger

I've never had problems with Paypal either, though some people charge extra to receive money by Paypal because of the charges.

Dave.

albob

Paypal is now owned by Ebay - so shud be safe ( I prefer to use it for overseas purchase's). If you do buy, remember to make an allowance for import/vat costs
alan

wwp8

paypal. has no guarantee for you i got ripped off £600 2 months ago, and its "tough" to me,

Nochex not much better.

wwp8

just saw his items, with over 1700 pos feedback it should be alright,
over 1700 means more less traded more than 1700 items and was succesful.

druddle

Just to let you all know i won the auction and got the Bluetooth GPS Receiver yesterday. Superb service, would use and recommend "techworldsg" again.

Dave

Buckrogers

Dave

Stick a link on for the item you won, I'm interested to see the description / specs etc.

Ta

mega_stream

Any idea how long on average it takes for money paid into your paypal account to get transfered to your bank account?

I sold something on ebay, I've had confirmation that I've been paid, can see the money has been transfered to my bank, but no sign of the money in my account yet....it went through last Wednesday.

Am I safe to send the goods now I know that payment to Paypal has been made?

Alpine99

mega.. I always despatch when the money comes into paypal.. that's the best thing about it... faster delivery..

Lust4Life

Read this from "The Register" if you think a Paypal guarantee is worthwhile

http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/6/31534.html

Phil

druddle

Buckrogers

This is what I bid for. I got it for 104 quid (plus delivery plus customs tax)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=3057267500

Dave

Buckrogers

Thanks Dave

Looks pretty good. How much did you have to pay for customs tax?

Buck

druddle

Paid 104 for the unit, 15 for delivery and 23 for customs tax.

Dave

druddle

Its a bluetooth GPS receiver. RRP in this country around 280-300 quid. Have bid nowhere near that yet.

The user has had alot of good replies and some bad ones. WEbsite for the user is http://techworldsgfaq.bravehost.com/

Thanks

Dave

[Edited by druddle - 10/12/2003 11:15:40 PM]