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Would you buy something for £200 from a new seller

32 replies

minko · 21/01/2007 12:10

who only takes cheques? What do you do if your goods don't arrive? The seller is in Brighton. I'm a bit new to Ebay y'see... thanks for any advice.

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munz · 21/01/2007 12:12

depends on what the item is, but I prob wouldn't no. can you collect?

McDreamy · 21/01/2007 12:12

No I wouldn't which is probably unfair on the seller but it is a lot of money

southeastastra · 21/01/2007 12:15

can you post the item no here and we can check it out a bit?

Fillyjonk · 21/01/2007 12:17

no

I might if it was paypal as paypal will refund.

Its a problem though cos I think its quite common for new sellers to only take cheques...

I do find it odd. Why are they starting out with such a high value thing? When I started selling I already had a lot of positive feedback from buying BUT then sold lots low value items to build this up further.

I'll tell you what would concern me...they are selling a high value item so might have changed their name, having recieved poor feedback...

VioletBaudelaire · 21/01/2007 12:18

No I wouldn't. I always pay via Paypal for eBay, so I have some recourse for a refund if things don't work out.

noddyholder · 21/01/2007 12:21

what is the item?

Flamesparrow · 21/01/2007 12:22

No.

munz · 21/01/2007 12:26

VB - yes i'm the same either paypal or cash on pick up. and I don't normally buy from those who have a FB lower than 99% - will wisk a 98% but don't normally go any lower.

TenaLady · 21/01/2007 12:30

Hmm, not sure I would unless it was a company rather than an individual.

Fillyjonk · 21/01/2007 12:31

would actually be more worried if it were a company, tena, I think!

dunno why though

had very unpleasant experience with MrCraftyUK (I think...something like that)...sold duff wool...

goblinqueen · 21/01/2007 12:43

No I wouldn't. I only buy from sellers using Paypal, for protection... and who can be bothered waiting till a cheque clears!

mummylin2495 · 21/01/2007 12:56

no

Flower3554 · 21/01/2007 13:08

The only bad experiences as a buyer I've had has been paying by cheque. I will not now bid on anything where they request payment by cheque/postal order. I think Paypal at least offers you some protection against fraudulent sellers.

jabberwocky · 21/01/2007 13:20

No!!

LIZS · 21/01/2007 13:28

So would that mean I'm unlikely to get any buyers if I don't use paypal, or would people still send cheques for lower priced goods ?

southeastastra · 21/01/2007 14:00

no people will send cheques for lower priced things, don't worry!

Fillyjonk · 21/01/2007 14:06

i'll pay by cheque for something, quite happily.

I just wouldn't do it for a high priced good.

I can def see point in going the cheque route for £200 cos the paypal fees on that would be massive.

and I have a dp who absolutely refuses to let me do bank transfers.

hmm. dunno what I'd do there really...

Original poster
minko · 21/01/2007 16:03

This is the link:

cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=010&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=200069932918&rd=1&rd=1

It's a handbag as you can see. No one is touching it...

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Fillyjonk · 21/01/2007 16:06

Rght

I know NOTHING about handbags but

how do you know thats not a fake?

kittypants · 21/01/2007 16:06

could you send seller a question asking why no paypal and say more people might be interested if she used paypal?
i wouldnt buy by the way!

Fillyjonk · 21/01/2007 16:07

ah c'mon as well, the other items

men's jeans in different sizes

SnafuOutOfHiding · 21/01/2007 16:07

Wouldn't touch it.

southeastastra · 21/01/2007 16:09

seems pretty authentic but i wonder why the bidders id are kept private

hunkermunker · 21/01/2007 16:09

There's a bid on it, isn't there?

tissy · 21/01/2007 16:15

I'd go for one of the other sellers- both have decent feedback.