* * * KEV * * *

iTrader: (5)

Sold a mobile phone on e-bay today and the person whos won the bid has just sent me a message asking if they can pay in cash.
In the advert i said cheque or postal orders as i don't have the facility for paypal.
In replying to the buyer i've just noticed that their ID history has been mutually withdrawn.They have been a e-bay member since May 04 but have a zero feedback score.

Got a really funny feeling about this, i think someones trying to scam me.

Does anybody think the same?

chris dt

iTrader: (3)

stick to your guns mate.cheque with cleared funds in the bank before you send it!!!

* * * KEV * * *

iTrader: (5)

Not heard a sausage off them since i replyed to their message though!!

magicdudey

Always beware.
I bought some Tartan Paint, in fact 5 tins and yes, got suckered big time!
In a desperate bid to regain my pride I opted to buy a GLASS HAMMER, I got hammered big time.
Ohh I am such a cheecky chappie..................

WaltonWRX

iTrader: (4)

I have sold i few bits an bobs on ebay,Never send n e thing until the money in my hand m8

dean/abz

someone at my old work got stung big style from guys on ebay

he was selling phones on ebay and ended up with -£11,000 in his bank account

police was involved and he was going to be getting done for taking the banks money but it was all a scam from some ebay people so beware

he was pretty dumb tho

Martin-STI

Or cash in hand Via Royal Mail Special Delivery.

I sold a car cash on ebay to some one with 2 items bought previously and he was spot on.

I'd go with cash in post then.

* * * KEV * * *

iTrader: (5)

I said i would accept cash via registered post but as i said, its all gone quiet. Can't wrap my head around why they havn't got any feedback, have they tried something before do you think?

* * * KEV * * *

iTrader: (5)

Guess you didn't win the bidding on the Bucket of Steam!!!!!!!

magicdudey

For real. I ONLY buy expensive items if they are covered for the £500 paypal protection. You will be able to see this on thier listing.

dean/abz

do not let them come with any money tho because if it is a scam they will turn up with a cheque and want the phone

* * * KEV * * *

iTrader: (5)

I've just sent them another message telling them that if they don't reply then i'm going to re-list the item because i'm not happy that they have had their feedback withdrawn and that they havn't replied to my first message to them.

dean/abz

could you not sell it to the 2nd highest bidder

* * * KEV * * *

iTrader: (5)

I didn't really get as much for it as i wanted anyway so i'll just re-list it if nothing comes of this. Just pisses me off that i'll have to pay again to re-list.

How long do you think i should wait, is there a set time?

dean/abz

you need to give them at least a few days because they might be good ebayers you never know

* * * KEV * * *

iTrader: (5)

OK thanks

Raartoot

Am I missing something, You say he wants to pay cash.......then why not let them pay cash? You not silly enough to give him the phone without cash first are you!!!!!...or am I just totally missed something and is thick as Pig sh*t!!!

* * * KEV * * *

iTrader: (5)

Its just that they have zero feedback and you hear that many stories about people trying to buy mobile phones that try to rip you off one way or another. I just said it seems strange that they've had their feedback withdrawn. You'd think that it would actually sat why its been withdrawn.

Raartoot

ok I gets ya!!!

Just let him pay with cash through post or whatever, once you got the cash, its not like they can take it back eh

white scooby

Open a dispute with ebay, when he does'nt reply within 7 days, you get your fee's back, then re-list the phone!

Terminator X

iTrader: (7)

Don't forget about the elbow grease that you bought ...